Choosing an ideal wedding veil could be a complicated job for many brides. One-tier or two-tier? White or ivory? Tulle or lace? This bridal task becomes one you'll relish one of these goof-proof tips.

Choose your wedding dress BEFORE you decide on the veil (except if, you're wearing a household heirloom)

Except your mom, sister, or friend to cry once they first help you in a wedding veil

Think carefully about your hairstyle if you are wearing a veil

Take the veil towards the hairdresser to experiment

Practice taking it off for that reception together with your chief bridesmaid

Wear a birdcage veil in case your bridesmaid dresses

is short or retro. You can keep it on for that reception too

A blush veil is a that fold within the face when you are walking on the aisle, then lifted whenever you reach the altar

For a little more coverage, choose an elbow-length veil. Particularly in case your dress comes with an ornate bodice you need to show off

Fingertip veils are great for full-length gowns, specifically bride is tall. But it won't look good in case your wedding dress includes a train

A cathedral veil is floor-length and dramatic. It looks wonderful having a formal gown (think about Kate Middleton on her behalf wedding day) and falls six inches beyond the train

A white veil suits a vintage white wedding gown. Or choose 'antique white' if you are wearing an off-white dress. If your red bridesmaid dresses is ivory, select a champagne-colored veil

Try on a number of different veils when you are choosing your wedding gown and pay attention to what the salesperson suggests. Although you may have always had your heart set on the particular kind of veil, you can surprise yourself

Finally, if you want the wedding photographs to stay classic, then try not to select a wedding veil that's too on-trend because it will look seriously dated in a short while.