I don't WANT a wedding veil?

Question

Is that fine? I just want my hair to be put up nicely. That's it. No veil.

Answer 1

That is ok for you not to wear a vail. A vail mean virgin in the olden days. Now it's more of a fashioned statement. I have been at weddings where brides don't choose to wear a vail. There isn't anything wrong with making that choice.  

Answer 2

Well there is one main reason for a veil - hide the bride. This is because every woman on her wedding day is more beautiful than any other woman could possibly be. This puts her at risk for other men stealing her away. So if you and/or your fiance is able to fight them off you're good.

The other reason to hide the bride is to make sure the groom doesn't object to how she looks, but I'm pretty sure your fiance has already seen you.

I'm just a little cynical about these wedding "traditions": people trying to pretend that a white dress was a sign of purity, or that bridesmaids were there to help the bride (their only help was to confuse the demons bringing bad luck as to which woman was getting married).  Best of luck!

Answer 3

Veils are pretty much pointless these days... just an old tradition.  I mean, most people these days don't cover their face and unveil themselves at the altar, you know?  But people still wear them in keeping with tradition.

I'm not wearing a veil at my wedding!  I, like you, just want my hair to be done nicely and maybe adorned with a few simple flowers.

Answer 4

Then don't have one.  There's other options like sparkly headbands or flowers.  Or just have your hair up!  My friend wore her veil for some pictures but not to the ceremony or reception.  That's an option too..

Answer 5

So don't have one!  There's no rule that says you must wear a veil (in today's society, he PROBABLY knows what you look like!)

Congratulations and wishes for many happy anniversaries.

Answer 6

Um, yeah, it's fine.  Quit whining.

Answer 7

Then don't wear one :)

Answer 8

Of course that's fine. I didn't wear a veil when I got married either time.

good luck. :)  

Answer 9

Veils are overrated.   You dont need one.  I didnt have one.  Have fun!

Answer 10

I wanted a veil but not over my face. It seemed that everyone else wanted it over my face. It is YOUR day. You make it how you want it to be. I know it was very stressful, but you put a smile on your face and tell everyone else how it is going to be. I was soooo worried I would hurt everyone's feelings but in the end, you don't want to regret anything not being how you wanted it to be. I think it is perfectly fine not to have a veil. A lot of women these days go without. You are not out of the norm.

Answer 11

yeah its your wedding do whatever you want. My wedding will actually be unlike any other wedding, completely untraditional. Its your day, so do what makes you happy.

Answer 12

Then don't wear one. It's your wedding.

Answer 13

Of course it is.  It's your wedding day, do what makes you happy.  There are a lot of lovely things you can do with your hair on your wedding day.  You can use lovely hair pins, combs, ribbons or baby's breath.  There are all kinds of possibilities even if it's pearls and crystals you put in your hair.

I hope you find something you like and good luck.  Congratulations.