Congrats, you’re engaged!
Or maybe you’re .
Okay, maybe you’re just really curious about all things wedding history.
No matter your proximity to walking down the aisle, you’ve probably thought about your wedding day.
Whilewedding trends and traditionscome and go, history is forever.
One of the most historical pieces a bride can wear on her wedding day is a veil.
Wedding historian and author Susan Waggoner toldBridesthat the veil is “the oldest part of the bridal ensemble.”
Once at the altar, the groom removes the fabric from her face, revealing the blushing bride.
As weddings changed over the centuries, different traditions were established including the veil.
The veil can be traced back to weddings in Ancient Greece (viaThe Knot).
Totally rude, but it happened!
Couples and their families wereextremely superstitious about their wedding day.
What could they possibly be afraid of during such a happy and joyous occasion?
If you guessed evil spirits, you’re absolutely correct it’s always evil spirits.
Veils weren’t always exclusive to just the brides, either.
For centuries, brides wore vibrant colors and avoided white, because it was so hard to keep clean.
But that all changed with just one bride: Queen Victoria.
Queen Victoria inspired brides around the globe to find their ownwhite lace wedding dresses and veils.
Less veil, more sparkle
Lots of brides opt out of wearing veils nowadays.
There are still tons of beautiful alternatives that scream bridal (perBrides).
Some brides wear flower crowns down the aisle, capturing thetrendy fairycore aesthetic.
Other brides channel their inner princess with tiaras and crowns.
Throw them right out the window if you want to.
If headpieces and accessories aren’t your things, nix them.
