Is it appropriate use veil when already wearing a haku lei (head lei)? I have never seen anyone do that, and I'd like to know if it is appropriate, would it even look right?
Perfect Dresses
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Dec 8, 2005, 11:34 AM
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A wedding is and an expression of you and your partner- if the haku lei is a part of your culture and you would like to have it incorporated into your wedding I think it is a fabulous idea.
If you are concerned about the look with the lei in combination with a veil - many headpieces now incorporate flower (real and artificial). Remember that you want the flowers to be an accent but they should not overpower the entire wedding ensemble. A small wreath of white stephonitis would be stunning. Amy of PerfectBridal.com http://www.perfectbridal.com
RevSusanna
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Dec 8, 2005, 1:18 PM
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It is appropriate to wear a head lei for a Hawaiian theme ceremony. The traditional flowers used in Hawaiian weddings are white jasmine, pikake and ilima. Also, there is nothing wrong with mixing traditions by combining a lovely wreath of flowers of your choice with a sheer silken veil western style.
It is, afterall, your wedding dear bride-to-be. You should feel comfortable and oh-so-beautiful on your momentous day!
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GContiMillinery
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Dec 11, 2005, 5:36 PM
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Dear Phil's Future Wife There are no "rules" here regarding a veil with your traditional haku lei. Although I have never seen the combination on a bride ... I imagine it could look lovely. My only suggestion would be to keep the veiling simple. You might want to coordinate the veil so that it could be removed following the ceremony ... Again, the choice is yours. Be happy ... the most beautiful brides are happy brides. Gena Conti, Designer, Milliner http://www.genaconti.com
philsfuturewife
Dec 11, 2005, 10:27 PM
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Haku lei and veil
