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snauzer129
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No Veil?

I keep reading that you should not have a veil at a vow renewal? I was curious if that just means the veils that you put over your face or can you have one that hangs in the back under your hair?

My husband has been in Iraq for a year and we too got married 5 days before he left. Our priest actually married us one evening. Now when he gets back we are going to have a full blown ceremony, bridesmaids, white dress, reception, everything. I have been researching a lot about ettiquette etc. This website I found today and it is great. I was still just curious about the veil. I am also gathering that it is okay to have your father escourt you down the aisle?

the_admin
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Re: [snauzer129] No Veil? [In reply to]

In Emily Posts newest book on etiquette she says it is ok to wear a veil down the back and in some religions a veil is even required. It's best to match the veil with the formality of the wedding, keeping it simple and free of frills since most second time weddings are less formal. Shorter veils, less opulent, attached to a hat or headpiece going down the back would be acceptable. The only no-no still considered is the blusher veil, worn over the face, which is reserved for the first time bride.
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Re: [snauzer129] No Veil? [In reply to]

Yes, your father can escourt you down the aisle.
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