How to Wear a Veil with Hair Down: Gorgeous Bridal Styles

Oct 11 2024 Hoa Pham Thi Viet

Wearing a veil with your hair down is a popular choice among brides for its comfort and natural beauty. This effortless style creates a soft and romantic appearance, exuding femininity and grace.

Nowadays, most brides purchase their veils online, which can often lead to confusion about how to wear them correctly, as instructions can vary from different businesses. Many brides also worry about their veils slipping or coming undone while they move. Tara Bridal understands these concerns and recognizes that many brides have experienced the common mistake of wearing their veils backward or incorrectly during their first attempt.

In this blog, we’ll help you identify the best wedding veil’s to pair with your free-flowing hair and give you step-by-step instructions on how to secure your veil to your hair correctly for your wedding day.

Why Choose to Wear a Veil with Your Hair Down?

For many brides, wearing their hair down on their wedding day feels like the most natural option. This style exudes a relaxed yet elegant vibe, allowing brides to feel comfortable and confident. You can pair a wedding veil with any hairstyle to create your perfect bridal look.

Whether you have long, flowing waves or short, chic layers, leaving your hair down gives you the freedom to showcase your natural beauty while still embracing the traditional allure of wedding veils.

Plus, the combination of loose hair and a well-chosen bridal veil can add a touch of bohemian romance or classic glamor, depending on the style of the wedding veil you choose. Many modern brides prefer this look because it strikes the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. The softness of the hair complements the delicate fabric of the wedding veil, resulting in a harmonious and dreamy bridal aesthetic.

Beach theme wedding with floral 3d dreamy veil

Hair down paired with a soft dreamy 3D floral veil / Bride: Gretchen Stern - California, USA - Veil: Kayla - Photo: Julieta

Wedding Veils that Complement Hair-Down Styles

There are countless wedding veils that can beautifully complement a hair-down style, depending on the bride’s personal preferences, fashion sense, and desired look. At Tara Bridal, we’ve gathered a few recommendations based on photos sent by our brides after their weddings and current bridal attire trends. (Check out our "Our Brides" photo albums HERE)

Veil Lengths for Hair-Down Styles

For hair-down styles, the most suitable veil lengths are cathedral length, chapel length, fingertip length, and elbow length. Here’s why each length works so well:

Cathedral Length: This dramatic veil is ideal for formal indoor weddings or grand venues. Its ethereal elegance complements the flowing nature of loose hair, creating a stunning visual as you walk down the aisle. The long train adds a touch of grandeur, making it perfect for a classic, romantic ambiance.

Handmade floral royal cathedral length veil in church

Bride: Paulina Leal - Zapopan, Mexico. Photo: danielagtzh.com. Veil: Lilly

Bride: Haley Bethel - Georgia, USA. Photo: signaphotocollective.com. Veil: Jesi.

Chapel Length: Slightly shorter than the cathedral length, this veil works well for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. It offers an elegant yet understated appearance, making it versatile for various themes. Whether you’re in a garden or a rustic barn, the chapel veil beautifully enhances soft waves or curls while maintaining a relaxed elegance.

Handmade floral chapel length wedding veil in garden

Bride: Alix Celestino - Ventura, CA, USA. Photo: karatillerphotography.com. Veil: Jesi

Handmade floral chapel length wedding veil in the nature

Bride: Sofia Hirt - Georgia, USA - Veil: Kaitie - Photo: lovestoriesco

Fingertip Length: This length is perfect for casual or semi-formal weddings, particularly for beach or outdoor settings. Ending at your fingertips, it offers a light and airy feel that pairs wonderfully with flowing hair, allowing for ease of movement while you enjoy the festivities. It strikes a balance between casual and elegant, making it suitable for various wedding styles.

Handmade floral fingertip length wedding veil on island

Bride: Kate Soares. Photo: luisefigenio.com. Veil: Kaitie

Elbow Length: Ideal for a relaxed wedding atmosphere, this veil length is perfect for informal outdoor weddings or beach ceremonies. It frames the face beautifully while allowing your hair to flow naturally, especially in an outdoor setting, where the veil and your hair can flow together in the open breeze. The elbow-length veil keeps the look light and effortless, making it a great choice for brides wanting a carefree vibe on their special day.

Veil Styles for Hair-Down Styles

Wedding veils have gained increasing importance as they allow a bride to express her personality through creative, custom-made designs. From lace veils, embroidered veils, 3D floral veils, embellished veils, to even colored veils—there’s a wide range that can pair beautifully with hair-down styles.

How to Secure Your Veil with Hair Down

One of the main concerns brides have when wearing a veil with their hair down is how to keep it secure. After all, you want to enjoy your wedding day without worrying about your veil slipping or coming undone. Here are some tips on how to wear a veil with hair down and ensure it stays in place throughout your ceremony and reception.

Use a Veil Comb Most wedding veils come with a comb sewn into the base, which makes it easy to attach the wedding veil to your hair. To secure your veil, simply slide the comb into the crown of your head, just above where your hair naturally parts. Make sure the wedding veil comb is positioned so that it blends seamlessly with your loose hair. At Tara Bridal, all wedding veils include a strong metal comb for an extra secure attachment.

Add Hairpins for Extra Support If your hair is fine or silky, you might need extra support to keep the wedding veil in place. Use bobby pins or decorative hair pins to secure the wedding veil comb more firmly. Place the pins discreetly at the sides of the wedding veil comb to avoid visible gaps in your hairstyle.

Tease the Crown of Your Hair Teasing the crown of your hair before securing the wedding veil can create extra grip and volume, helping to keep the wedding veil in place. Lightly backcomb the hair at the crown of your head to create texture and lift, then gently smooth over the top layer of hair before placing the wedding veil comb.

Choose the Right Placement When deciding how to wear your veil with your hair down, consider the placement of the wedding veil. Some brides prefer to wear their veils higher on the head for a more traditional look, while others may opt for a lower placement for a modern and relaxed vibe. Experiment with different placements to see what complements your hairstyle and face shape the best.

Final Thoughts on How to Wear a wedding Veil with Hair Down

When wearing a veil with your hair down, focus on choosing a style that makes you feel confident and comfortable. The key is secure attachment, allowing you to move freely throughout your wedding day while maintaining a beautiful look that complements your overall bridal aesthetic, from your gown to your accessories.

Practice different hairstyle and veil combinations before your big day, working with your hairstylist to find the perfect balance. Remember that your wedding day celebrates your unique style, so choose a look that reflects your personality and lets you enjoy every moment with confidence.

Styling Advice

FAQs

How do I secure my veil in place with my hair down?

Most wedding veils come with a metal comb sewn into the veil, which allows you to slide it into your hair easily. Use bobby pins to anchor the comb firmly in place. This will help ensure that the veil stays put and blends seamlessly with your loose hair, allowing you to enjoy your special day without worrying about adjustments.

Can I wear a veil with a high bun or updo?

Definitely. You can absolutely wear a veil with a high bun or any updo. To ensure the veil is secure, place it just below the bun and use additional bobby pins to keep it firmly in place. A wedding veil is a fantastic accessory that showcases your fashion sense and personal style.

What is the best veil length for wearing with hair down?

The best veil length for wearing with hair down depends on your personal style, the overall look you want to achieve, and the material of the veil. At Tara Bridal, we use soft and lightweight tulle, allowing you to wear a veil of any length—from elbow and fingertip to chapel, cathedral, or even royal cathedral—while still feeling comfortable as you move throughout your wedding day.

How do you take a veil out without ruining your hair?

To take out a veil without ruining your hair, start by removing all bobby pins or hair accessories that are securing it in place. Next, gently slide the comb out of your hair, preferably with someone’s help to ensure it’s done carefully. Once the veil is removed, take a moment to adjust your hairstyle as needed for a polished look.

What is the point of the wedding veil?

A wedding veil symbolizes purity, modesty, and protection, historically believed to shield the bride from evil spirits and misfortune. Its significance varies among brides; modern brides view it as a beautiful accessory that enhances their wedding dress, while traditional brides cherish it as a time-honored custom within their families or cultures. For many weddings, the veil is also an integral piece of the ceremony, the lifting of the veil signifying the union of the marriage and passage of the bride from the care of her family to that of her partner.

HOA Pham Thi Viet

Hoa is the founder and owner of Tara Bridal, bringing over seven years of experience in designing bespoke wedding veils for more than 3,000 brides worldwide. Passionate about helping brides shine with a unique style, she brings fresh ideas into each accessory, breaking traditional molds. Hoa understands the fatigue and time-consuming search that brides face when looking for wedding veils online, which is why she strives to create a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience. She creates stunning veils that beautifully reflect each bride's individuality by blending global fashion trends with exquisite hand embroidery from skilled Vietnamese artisans.