Do it someone else veil

I cannot express how shocked I am every time I look up veil prices. $400 for a veil? Really? that would cost me more than my actual wedding dress (which i changed for something else btw).

On my wedding day, I could only picture myself with a mantilla cathedral lenght veil. Nothing more, nothing less.

 image found through eBay

Looking at the prices had me pretty sad because I knew I would not spend that much, I just couldn't! I went back and forth regarding the veil. At times I just wanted to give up and find a simple and CHEAP veil. I later started thinking about doing it myself, but who am I kidding? I dont have those kind of skills. For several months, I left the subject alone. That was until a week ago when I had a freakout moment and I suddenly needed to figure out what the heck was I going to do regarding a veil?

I bit the bulled and asked FMIL for help. I had totally forgotten that she has a sowing machine at home. She was actually very happy to help out with this project! I printed the picture above and told her i wanted something like this, but a little smaller. I asked for an Ivory mantilla cathedral lengh veil. She said she was able to do it with no problem.

That same weekend, we headed out to the garment district of where else? Downtown L.A of course! It didnt cross my mind to take pictures while there, sorry. We were quite concentrated on finding the perfect tulle and lace applications. After a couple of hours of walking up and down those crowded streets, we settled on one design, we purchased several yards and went home.

This Sunday, my FMIL called me and asked if we could stop by for a minute; she had already cut the tulle and wanted to see how long will it be on me. Again, it didn't cross my mind to take pics of the tulle on me, but i did snap some of the work in progress. I am beyond excited and thankful, I will be able to have the veil i wanted and for less than $50!!

 

 

I will show you more pictures as it gets done, we are aiming for a two tier mantilla veil. I still havent figuered out what to wear for the reception. Maybe a DIY hair flower? Im no a big fan of birdcage veils. Idont think it looks well on me. Any ideas??

What type of veil are you wearing or wore on your wedding day?