Connecticut Bride 2008: Unveiling the Story of Bridal Veils

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Who would've thought a thin piece of lace or tulle could truly make a bride look and feel like she is getting married. Veils have remained an important part of wedding-day attire for centuries. Veils date back to ancient Greeks and Romans, who used them to fend off evil spirits and demons. The thinking was that the evil spirits would not be able to get to the person behind the veil, hence keeping her safe for her husband. In the late eighteenth century in America, veils became quite popular. Aides to George Washington saw his daughter Nellie sitting by a lace-curtained window and remarked on her stunning beauty. Nellie recreated the scene at her wedding by making a veil of white lace.

Today's brides still take part in the tradition of the veil, but add their own spin on the accessory. Veils typically correspond to the color of the gown. White represents the ultimate purity of the bride. A veil can be whatever you want it to be, from simple and understated to extravagant and detailed. It can also be any length, from cascading beyond the wedding train to ending at the bride's elbow.

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Connecticut Bride 2008: Unveiling the Story of Bridal Veils

No matter what you choose in a veil, it's important that it compl...

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