Bridal Veil Inspiration

Eeek I think this is one of my favorite posts so far this year! Thank you to everyone who responded to my poll last week on Instagram! 61% of those who responded said they wanted to see bridal veil inspiration on my blog and it really motivated me to get this post done for you.

Today, it’s all about bridal veil inspiration! If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know I LOVE veils. I feel like they are truly the perfect finishing touch for a bride on her wedding day. They’re romantic, elegant, and FUN!

I’m really excited to share this inspiration post with you, but I’m even more excited to share that my good friend Stacie over at White House Bride is giving away a cathedral veil to one lucky winner! Eek! There’s nothing like a gorgeous cathedral veil blowing in the wind on a wedding day! To enter, head to this post on Instagram for all the details!

Long Veils

First up: a few wedding morning moments of our brides with their mamas or maids of honor. I love the idea of making someone feel so special by giving them the honor of putting on your veil.

Mother putting on bride's veil at Park Chateau Estate | Photo by Idalia Photography Bridesmaids putting on bride's veil at Park Chateau Estate Maid of Honor putting on bride's veil

Veils also do a great job of softening an image and making your bridal portraits look so elegant and classic!

Bridal portrait with long veil Bride with cathedral veil Romantic black and white bridal portrait with veil Bride opening gift from groom on her wedding day Classic bridal portrait at a window at Park Chateau Estate Flower girl giving bouquet to bride Elegant bridal portrait at Castle at Skylands Manor Bridal portrait in black and white at Clarks Landing Yacht Club

Long veils can make church entrances so dramatic!

Bride entering St. Catharine's church in Spring Lake, NJ Bride walking down the aisle at Park Chateau Estate chapel Bride walking down the aisle with her feather at St. Mary's in Morristown

And, of course, they’re so fun to play with during your portrait session!

Bride fixing her veil at Cross Estate Gardens Bride and groom portrait with veil blowing in the wind at Park Chateau Estate Bride and groom photo at Park Chateau Estate Bridal Portrait at Bonnet Island Estate Bride and groom on wedding day at The Mill Lakeside Manor in Spring Lake, NJ Bride and groom at the Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ Bridesmaids taking photos at Skylands Manor in Ringwood, NJ Bride and groom at sunset at Stone Tower Winery Groom kissing bride on forehead at Laurita Winery Bride and groom kissing in front of fall foliage at New York Country Club Bride and groom laughing and smiling at Westmount Country Club wedding Romantic veil photo at Windows on the Water at Frogbridge Bride and groom smiling under veil at Farmhouse at the Grand Colonial in Hampton, NJ Groom kissing his bride among the vines at Laurita Winery vineyard in New Egypt, NJ Romantic veil photo at Park Savoy Estate Groom whispering in bride's ear at Pleasantdale Chateau Groom kissing his bride in front of Ashford Estate in Allentown, NJ Bride and groom posing for photo with romantic veil at Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ Romantic wedding photo of bride and groom at Cross Estate Gardens Elegant wedding portrait at Monmouth University Bride and groom standing in front of the chapel at Park Chateau Estate Photo of bride and groom from under the veil Windswept veil at Palace at Somerset Park Floating veil photo at Cross Estate Gardens Elegant bridal portrait at Park Chateau Estate Joyful bride and groom at Park Chateau Estate Bride and groom posing for photos at Sandy Hook Chapel Bride and groom posing for wedding photo under the veil Joyful bride and groom at The Palace at Somerset Park Bride and groom portrait on staircase at Park Chateau Estate Bride and groom photo at Stone House at Stirling Ridge Romantic photo of bride and groom under the veil Fun bridesmaid photo at Cherry Valley Country Club Bride and groom standing on jetty at the beach Bride and groom photo at Westmount Country Club Windy day wedding at Park Chateau Estate Bride and groom during summer heat wave wedding at Pleasantdale Chateau Groom lifting bride at Laurita Winery wedding Bride and groom during winter wedding at Pleasantdale Chateau

I secretly hope for a little wind at some point during portraits because veils can sometimes do such fun things!

Bride's veil being blown away by the wind Bride and her veil being blown away by the wind

When the wind blows at the right moment! Ha!

Funny photo of veil being blown away by the wind Bride posing during windy day wedding at Park Chateau Estate

Short Veils

Love the idea of a veil but not into a long veil? A short veil is a beautiful alternative! They’re easier to handle on a wedding day so a short veil is perfect for a bride who definitely wants a veil but wants to be more practical about it.

Black and white photo of bride from behind Bride showing off her veil at Lake Mohawk Country Club wedding Black and white portrait of bride and her veil Bridal portrait at Clarks Landing Yacht Club Bridal portrait in black and white Bride with fingertip veil Bride's mom putting on her veil at Pen Ryn Estate Groom lifting his bride on their wedding day

Having a church ceremony? A veil with lace is perfect for more traditional brides!

Bride's veil with intricate embroidery Bride walking with her groom at Battleground Country Club in Manalapan NJ Bride's veil being blown away by the wind at Windows on the Water at Frogbridge Romantic photo of bride and groom at Basking Ridge Country Club Bride and groom under the veil photo Candid moment between bride and groom at The English Manor Quiet moment between bride and groom at Brant Beach Yacht Club Bride and groom walking away and kissing at Stone House Stirling Ridge Bride and groom photo at the beach Bride and groom walking away under an arch at Princeton University