Pearl Veils

The difference between a scattered pearl veil and a pearl edge veil comes down to where the pearls sit. A scattered pearl veil has pearls spaced across the tulle, which adds delicate texture to the whole veil, like our Marcela Scattered Pearl Veil. A pearl edge veil has pearls set along the border, which frames you with a clean line, like our Simple Pearl Edge Veil. Love texture? Go scattered. Prefer simple and polished? Go with a pearl edge.

The pearls on your veil don't need to match your dress exactly, but they should coordinate. If your dress has pearl beading, a pearl veil ties the whole look together. If your dress has crystals only, a crystal veil, a simple veil, or one with both, like our Kylie Crystal & Pearl Veil, will coordinate better. Our pearls are Light Ivory, which works with most white, ivory and light ivory dresses.

Absolutely, pearl earrings coordinate beautifully with a pearl veil because they repeat the same detail close to your face. Choose small to mid-size styles, like a pearl stud or a short drop, so your veil stays the star. A big statement earring can compete with the pearls already framing your face.

Pearl veil lengths depend on the style, and each product page lists the lengths available. Across our pearl veils you'll find elbow (30 inches), fingertip (36 inches), knee (45 inches), floor (72 inches), chapel (90 inches) and cathedral (108 inches). Start with the style you love, then pick the length that works best with your dress and venue.

Some of our pearl veils are finished by hand. Our Kylie Crystal & Pearl Veil, for example, has a row of pearls and crystals hand-sewn along its edge. Each product page explains how the pearls are applied, so check the style you're considering.

Yes, a pearl veil works beautifully with a lace dress, especially when the pearl detail is light. With a scattered pearl veil, the pearls are spaced apart, so the lace pattern still shows through the tulle. A heavy pearl edge can feel busy over a detailed lace back. If your lace already has pearls in it, choose a veil with a similar pearl size so the two coordinate.

A pearl veil looks classic and romantic in photos. Pearls really shine in close-up shots and portraits, where the detail is easy to see. From a distance, a pearl veil reads as soft texture rather than sparkle. Want a little of both? Our Kylie Crystal & Pearl Veil gives you glow and sparkle.