Drop it Like it’s Hot

I’m slowly getting closer to completing my bridal ensemble, hive. Over the past few weeks, I’ve purchased pretty much everything I need. The only things left to buy are the shoes. But let’s save the shoe drama for another day”¦ this post is about the veil. Yep, I finally bit the bullet and ordered a gorgeous, flowing, simple veil.

Remember the topper I was searching for? Well, that idea transformed the moment I saw a drop veil in one of my crazy Google image searches. It was perfect! Drop veils are super simple, when pulled back they are two tiers, and they come in a variety of lengths. I was sold.

Monique Lhuillier Lyric gown and veil / Image via Project Wedding

GORGEOUS. You can see why they’re called drop veils. They are literally just dropped right on top of your noggin’. Usually held in place with a hat pin.

Oscar de la Renta gown / Image via BRIDES

Millicent Wong photography

Sara Gabriel Veiling and Headpieces

Yep, she wore one too. Image via Wedding Bells Blog

Once I knew what I wanted, I followed all the amazing suggestions you guys left in my last veil post, and headed over to Occansey designs. After a little bit of measuring, a little math, and (let’s just be honest) some guess-timating, I had a veil under construction!

I decided to go with a total length of 125 inches. When pinned at the crown of my head, it will fall 25 inches in the front (just above my bouquet) and 100 inches in the back. I left the back a little bit long because, as stated above, I have yet to find a pair of shoes (facepalm). I didn’t want the train to be too short if I decided to go with a higher heel.

Very similar to the one I purchased / Image via Occansey Designs

Closer look at the raw edge”¦ I love how simple it is! / Occansey Designs

Did anyone else go with a drop veil? How are you attaching yours? Hat pin? Or something else?