Monday, December 19, 2011

A Veil Of A Tale

When I first went dress shopping I had already decided that I didn't want a veil. Why, you may ask, did I make this decision? Well, quite honestly, I think the concept behind a veil is just plain weird. According to Wikipedia "veils covering the hair and face became a symbolic reference to the virginity of the bride", and lets face it, Mr Elk and I have been living together for almost 4 years- that ship sailed a long time ago. (I know a white dress is supposed to do the same, but mine is definitely not pure white- its got a dark ivory underlay) Moreover, stores try to charge at least 100 dollars (and up to thousands!) for a piece of fabric that covers your face for all of a 25 minute ceremony.

While I had made my decision regarding veils, it by no means made me immune to their beauty. I started seeing pictures of gorgeous brides in flowing veils, and began to wonder whether I had made my decision prematurely.

I mean, could this photo be any more beautiful?

image via spinnet and ink/ photo by Aaron Delesie

And then there's Twigs and Honey. I'm not sure if its just this model (who reminds me of Alexis Bledel), but I NEED anything that graces her head. She just makes everything look gorgeous to me.


I was beyond confused, and so I brought the issue to Mr. Elk. The conversation went something like this:

Me: What do you think of veils?

Mr Elk: They're weird, I really don't like them. Why? Are you seriously considering wearing one?

Me: Not anymore.

And there you have it, my decision was made- no veil for me.

Anyone else not wearing a veil? What made you decide not to?

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