meaning to wearing a veil. The fact is, that it is merely a personal choice. A veil, a headdress and a hat have been a sym- bol of the bride's complete look for many centuries. Ancient Rome many believed the bride should be covered with silken veils pre- venting her from being attacked by evil spirits. Therefore concealing the bride with a covering confused the spirits from seeing her features. Then during Medi- eval times the veil was used as a protec- tion from "the evil eye" and was used as a symbol of purity, chastity, and modesty. ranged marriage. In latter times a young man would make a bargain with an eli- gible young lady's father for her hand in marriage. When the ceremony was over the veil was lifted revealing the brides features, thus it was to keep the groom from backing out of the deal should he not like what he saw. And still others say the veil was used as a symbol to display a bride's submission and willingness to obey her husband. veil to signify the joy of a wedding day, to highlight her appearance and features for a brief moment. Whether it is a veil, fas- crowning touch for HER DAY. veil, the modern day bride still looks to her wedding day as the most significant day in her life. She wants to feel special and recognized by her groom as a thing of beauty for him. Therefore, she seeks advice from her mother, grandmother, bridesmaids, friends, etc, as to what she should wear in both attire and headdress for the occasion. Nevertheless, she re- ceives multiple opinions of what to wear whether it be the veil from her mother, grandmother or her own, and in some cases she decides on no veil at all. into planning their wedding, planned on wearing a veil of some sort. The other at all. Although of that 15% that decided on no veil at all found themselves chang- ing their mind once they tried one on. She thinks back on her parent's wedding day album. She thinks of how her mother will be helping her for the last time as "Miss". She thinks of dad escorting her down the aisle to give her away and how traditional and formal it would be to have him pull her veil back (if covered) to give his daughter to a fine gentleman. All these things go through her head as she struggles with making these decisions. bolic meaning with my brides. A bride can come into the salon with her mind made up that a veil is not needed. Her thoughts are, "it is old-fashioned, makes me look old, it is not needed". Then she will find herself going over to the veils without thinking, touching the fabric, and trying them on. And before long the tears of joy flow from her eyes, her mother's, her bridesmaid's and even mine. I can't express how many times over and over again, it has happened. After the veil is put on the crown, it becomes an epiphany whether the wedding gown is simple or extravagant; the veil becomes the crown- ing touch to the wedding day. |