Hello :) After 10 years of marriage, my husband & I will be renewing our vows in two short months. We are planning a Renaissance renewal, so there seem to be very few etiquette items to deal with... however, I am concerned about the veil.
According to etiquette, I have read two rules. One states that there should be no veil at all, and another that states that a veil is okay so long as there is no blusher attached.
Because this is a themed ceremony, veils could be considered appropriate due to the time period. Would it be acceptable to have a short veil in back if I were to dye it to match my gown's bodice? (deep red)
Yes, Marcy, there is a little descrepency in what you'll find as "acceptable". The general rule of thumb is to go by the formality and style of the event. Since your ceremony is medeivel I would think a veil down the back would be appropriate. The blusher veil is still best left to first time brides. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Jill
Psychotherapist: Second Weddings & Stepfamilies
Certainly it would be perfectly okay and appropriate to wear a veil for your themed wedding. Quite a different matter from the long white bridal veil. Jill Curtis Psychotherapist, Author How to Get Married ... Again (A Guide to Second Weddings) London, UK http://www.familyonwards.com
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