BEFORE now, veils were used for protection. Ancient Greeks and Romans placed veils on their brides to guard them from evil spirits trying to kidnap them. In Japan, veils were used to hide a bride's "horns" of jealousy or ego, things which were considered unbecoming of a gentle wife.

With time, the veil came to symbolize the bride's purity and virginity, and the groom's lifting of the veil came to be a sign that he had taken possession of his bride.

Clearly, a lot has changed over the years when it comes to weddings. These days, a bride is no longer her groom's property and doesn't need to hide from evil spirits, but wearing a bridal veil remains one tradition that almost every bride takes part in. A veil adds a formality and mystery that almost no other accessory can match.

In choosing your veil, you can select a veil that you wear during the ceremony and later remove for your reception so as to flaunt your hairstyle,or a veil that you wear throughout the event such that your hair will hold the veil. Also, considering religious belief in wearing a veil, therefore the bride has to find the appropriate veil for your religion.

There are various types of wedding veils to choose from in terms of the lengths, dress styles that they best fit and lots more. They range from Blusher, Elbow, Waltz, Chapel, Cathedral, Mantilla, Double-tier and Pouf.  

The bride should keep in mind that her wedding is unlikely to revolve around her veil as much as it will around the dress, so purchase the gown, and then try on various veils of different styles, then stick with the appropriate length. With so many different options out there, you're sure to find the perfect piece to top off your wedding day look.