Some of you may remember, I bought my wedding dress some months ago. Collette Dinnigan, 'seashell' (a rich champagne) silk. 1920s/Grecian style - long and flowing with slight draping; crystals in a geometric pattern on the shoulder straps and under the bust-line. A very deep v-neck.

Now its time for a headpiece! I hate puffy veils, and would like either - a simple netted fascinator with silk roses on one side...OR...a very long and fine floor-length veil, almost like a fine silk rather than a course netting.

Which do you think would go best with my dress? Any new ideas or places to buy veils? Websites etc?

I really love this one:

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Sapphy, first off, let me say I adore your taste. I love both your options. For your dress, I'd be inclined to go for the short veil/fascinator thingy. I think it would look really beautiful and compliment everything so well. But then, I am SUCH a fan of the soft drapey floor-length veil. So....this one is hard...

I am thinking you might have trouble finding the veil? Bridal shops are still stuck in 1996 and are pretty much lacking in any taste whatsoever...

PS - why can't I be the girl in your pic?! She looks unbelievable! I never see wedding hairdos like that, they are always starched and dated instead of soft, romantic and contemporary. :(

Sapphy, first off, let me say I adore your taste. I love both your options. For your dress, I'd be inclined to go for the short veil/fascinator thingy. I think it would look really beautiful and compliment everything so well. But then, I am SUCH a fan of the soft drapey floor-length veil. So....this one is hard...

I am thinking you might have trouble finding the veil? Bridal shops are still stuck in 1996 and are pretty much lacking in any taste whatsoever...

PS - why can't I be the girl in your pic?! She looks unbelievable! I never see wedding hairdos like that, they are always starched and dated instead of soft, romantic and contemporary. :(

Thanks ozkat! I tried to upload an image of the other veil but it was too big. I don't have any photos of my dress yet to post either :(

This is another one I like, but without the short top layer.

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Oh my God Sapphy, that veil is too beautiful for words. Are you getting married in a church or elsewhere? I believe this may be the defining factor...

Oh my God Sapphy, that veil is too beautiful for words. Are you getting married in a church or elsewhere? I believe this may be the defining factor...

Fitzroy Gardens Melbourne at 4:30pm. I know this is traditionally a church/formal veil but...

Hmmm....my vote is for the fascinator. I could see the veil working at a church altar, but I can soooo see the fascinator working in a garden. :)

I say go the fascinator. It's gorgeous Sapphire. The veil may also get in the way ??? I just think that I wouldnt want to spend my wedding day having to worry about if Im going to step on my veil.

If your getting married in a garden setting, the fascinator is the way to go :)

I'd say the fascinator! Especially seeing as you're getting married in a garden! I think it would be perfect!

Yup I agree with the other girls. LOVE the fascinator, and perfect for a garden wedding. Good luck!! xxx

yep I agree with the girls too. Its such a beautiful headpiece Sapphire, and from what I can remember about your dress I reckon it would go perfectly...

YAY more wedding talk!!

Sapphire, i think the fascinator is absolutely stunning!!! I think the veil is more church-y (i will be having a long lace trimmed veil).

The fascinator wont take away from your stunning dress as well, and in my opinion is "softer" which suits the style of your dress

I love everything about the fascinator, those roses are sooo beautiful! And what says "Sapphy" more than roses?!

i also prefer the facinator , the veil even made from silk tulle will still be heavy , have u tried one on yet ?

ok so this doesn't go with my whole careful with your money thing but could u wear one to the wedding & one to the reception , though only if u can't decide

i actually wore 2 veils one longer & another fuller & shorter so this way at the reception i could drop some "weight"

I like the fascinator too but then I am biased because I wore one at my wedding. In fact my sister made it. She has been making them for years & now she has finally launched her website. She has done many weddings & pieces by consignment. She is also now doing feather bouquets after I requested one for my day.
http://fascinator.biz/showcase/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=109

http://fascinator.biz/showcase/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_1&products_id=113

Fascinator seconded, thirded and fourthd-ed from me. Gorgeous and won't draw attention away from your fabulous CD dress Sapphire. Will also show off a slender neck, so elegant.

I like the veil too, but would probably only wear it if I was going for a more traditional wedding and wanted to have that part of the service where you put it back over your face.

PS M checked out the links; the gardenia one is...wow....

I like the fascinator too but then I am biased because I wore one at my wedding. In fact my sister made it. She has been making them for years & now she has finally launched her website. She has done many weddings & pieces by consignment. She is also now doing feather bouquets after I requested one for my day.
http://fascinator.biz/showcase/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=109

http://fascinator.biz/showcase/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_1&products_id=113



beautiful pics , what a fab idea i'll pass it onto my sis , right up her alley
thanx Medusa

I :hearts: the first pic!

The pictures are BEAUTIFUL sapphire!!!!!! I have to say Im with the other adorables on this one and would say to go for the fascinator. I think also since your dress has a design on it you wont want to cover it up, or have the veil take away the attention from it. And the fascinator will dress up your hair do beautifully, and it looks very pretty and sopisticated!

I like the fascinator too but then I am biased because I wore one at my wedding. In fact my sister made it. She has been making them for years & now she has finally launched her website. She has done many weddings & pieces by consignment. She is also now doing feather bouquets after I requested one for my day.
http://fascinator.biz/showcase/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=109

http://fascinator.biz/showcase/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_1&products_id=113

Wow, opinions seem unanimous!

Medusa, would you believe it; I have already contacted Melissa at Fascinator Biz with some preliminary queries and sent her that photo I posted as an idea! I did not know she was your sister, but it was you who mentioned the website ages ago on this forum, so I thought I would contact a recommended source. Your sister, hey?!

Oh, is this something else to consider - I want to wear my hair down or half-up; both options with soft long curls and a side-part. Sort of 30s-40s but less structured; more whimsical. Would the fascinator suit these styles?

Such a small world.:chuckle:

Oh, is this something else to consider - I want to wear my hair down or half-up; both options with soft long curls and a side-part. Sort of 30s-40s but less structured; more whimsical. Would the fascinator suit these styles?

Sapphire personally (and this is so only an opinion) I'd wear my hair all up, but gathered very loosely at the nape of my neck, with a deep side part and some soft fingerwave-type bits at the front. You could still let some bits of hair trail down your neck. And perhaps you could then take off the fascinator at the reception, and take half of your hair down but leave the flowers remaining? If it's a soft unstructured hairstyle, you should be able to take half down without too many worries. Anyway, it's just an idea!

Edit: It's a shame that all wedding hairstyle websites are stuck in 1992 or I could find a pic and show you what I mean...

Sapphire personally (and this is so only an opinion) I'd wear my hair all up, but gathered very loosely at the nape of my neck, with a deep side part and some soft fingerwave-type bits at the front. You could still let some bits of hair trail down your neck. And perhaps you could then take off the fascinator at the reception, and take half of your hair down but leave the flowers remaining? If it's a soft unstructured hairstyle, you should be able to take half down without too many worries. Anyway, it's just an idea!

Edit: It's a shame that all wedding hairstyle websites are stuck in 1992 or I could find a pic and show you what I mean...

That sounds fabby! I like that idea lots! :hearts:

Sapphire personally (and this is so only an opinion) I'd wear my hair all up, but gathered very loosely at the nape of my neck, with a deep side part and some soft fingerwave-type bits at the front. You could still let some bits of hair trail down your neck. And perhaps you could then take off the fascinator at the reception, and take half of your hair down but leave the flowers remaining? If it's a soft unstructured hairstyle, you should be able to take half down without too many worries. Anyway, it's just an idea!

Edit: It's a shame that all wedding hairstyle websites are stuck in 1992 or I could find a pic and show you what I mean...

Ozlicious im having heaps of trouble finding a pic of the hair I want. I can see it in my mind, but all the styles i see are soo over done. I want my hair all up cause i know it will irritate me if i have it down.

Here are some pics which may (or may not) help you Sapphire

Thanks girls but I do not want to wear my hair up at all - I have long blonde hair and I like to show it off! An up-do is not an option for me - I have never liked wearing my hair all up, alas.

Oh I really like that 3rd picture! :hearts:

Oh I really like that 3rd picture! :hearts:

Yes, that one is nice. Would like a little less up at the top though.

Oh I really like that 3rd picture! :hearts:

Yes, that one is nice. Would like a little less up at the top though.

I like that one too. Maybe you could print the pic, and go see your stylist, tell them you like that, but with less on top, and see what they can do?

I like that one too. Maybe you could print the pic, and go see your stylist, tell them you like that, but with less on top, and see what they can do?

Good thinking 99.

The soft classic curl look I want is surprising hard to find pictures of - everything is over styled or 'not-quite-right'. Who would have thought?

What about these Saphhire:

http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/28/e/AAAAAvUdigMAAAAAACjnEA.jpg
http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2006_online/09_articles/02_beauty_hairlongloosewavy/00_main/004_primary.jpg

What about these Saphhire:

http://www.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/28/e/AAAAAvUdigMAAAAAACjnEA.jpg
http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2006_online/09_articles/02_beauty_hairlongloosewavy/00_main/004_primary.jpg

I cannot seem to open the links - will try again later. Thanks though tim tam; it is great to be able to exchange ideas and gather thoughts here like this.

No problem Sapphire. I know how overwhelming it can be and i love coming here and being able to get some honest and valuable advice.

Happy to help in any way :)

tim tam I really love the first one of those two pics - the pre-raphaelite blonde curls. Beautiful.

I also like these:

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I love the third one, sans leaves!

I really like the 2nd one of those - the first one the model freaks me out a bit. Might just be lighting.............. but she looks wrong somehow.

Sapphy the first one might suit your dress and the fascinator a bit more. More classic and vintage, less beachy? But would your hair hold that curl and still look soft after a few hours? I don't want them to have to hairspray it into oblivion!

Ok, just read Miss O's answer, and thought, I better clarify which model freaks me out - it's the one with leaves. I think I like the hair, but she scares me! :shakehead:

Hi Sapphy,

I just adore the every first pic of the hair-do and the hairpiece of this thread :worship:

I dont have any pics of it (love the thrid pic with out the leaves agreed) but hat about sides up, all curls and a facinator with a little netting piece over your eyes that can be pulled back over your hair???

Sounds like fun. Im thinking veil for my wedding but soo many styles and lengths and materials to consider.

Do you leave it on at the recetion or do you have to take it off (I kinda wanna leave mine on) Onsecond thoughts. ITS MY WEDDING I'LL DO WHAT I DAMN WELL PLEASE!! :chuckle::glee:

Looks like you have a good idea of the direction you'd like to go Saphire. Love to see what it all looks like in the end :hugs::waving::clapping:

I just adore the every first pic of the hair-do and the hairpiece of this thread :worship:

That's my fave too. :hearts:

Thank you so much for your responses girls (although Rosie, I'm not sure why Miss Leaf Hair freaks you out so much, lol!)

To clarify my style a bit - or possibly confuse everyone just as much as I have confused myself, here is a pic of my wedding dress. I was going to take one with me inside the dress but with my swollen cheeks and flushed skin (thanks wisdom teeth surgery!) I thought I'd avoid any pictures of myself at the moment!

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What do you think?
I also found this picture of a mini-veil that I thought might be nice too...have I just confused you all?!

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I forgot to say - I'm glad you have joined us in this debate, bride-to-be TBA! Don't forget to keep us posted on your journey too :)

Sapphy the dress is just divine. You will be stunning.

The mini-veil is pretty, but I'm still sweet on the fascinator....I think it'll be tres fabu with the style of the dress.

I forgot to say - I'm glad you have joined us in this debate, bride-to-be TBA! Don't forget to keep us posted on your journey too :)

Did i miss something?! TBA are you getting married too?! :clapping::clapping:

That is one gorgeous dress. I'm with RBB on the fascinator vs. veil. Either would work, I just prefer the fascinator.

i see especially why u want your hair down , long blonde hair with that dress WOW

that dress is so beautiful , i think either of the head dresses will work fine i still think if u can't decide u could wear the veil to the ceremony & the fascinator to the reception

My vote is definitely still to the fascinator!

I forgot to say - I'm glad you have joined us in this debate, bride-to-be TBA! Don't forget to keep us posted on your journey too :)

Yes alas it is true!! :penguin: But mines not till October next year! Sooo far away. I'm a bit meh about it all atm. more:penguin: about boobs atm (sorry i cant help talking about it :chuckle:) I have it all planned in my head. Just a matter of finding it all. I was rushing around in the first couple of weeks of being engaged trying to organise the whole thing but now the initial excitement has worn off. Havnet even decieded when we're having the engaement party. :shakehead::whistle::redcheeks::chuckle:

Looove the dress Sapphire. Looks very Collette Dinnigan. O p.s she has updated her birdal wear on her website too :clapping:

Looove the dress Sapphire. Looks very Collette Dinnigan. O p.s she has updated her birdal wear on her website too :clapping:

TBA, I love it too but I have had it for several months now and I am afraid that by the time November comes I will be sick of it! I'm too frightened to look at CD's new collection in case I see a gown I like better! But the one I chose is very classically 'me', so I hope any others I see are only fleeting infatuations.

I have yet another hair idea - you all must be sick of me by now!

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No, we aren't sick of you. :kissing: And I still like the one I originally said.

No, we aren't sick of you. :kissing: And I still like the one I originally said.

Thanks lovely Rosie! It seems I cannot have a wedding thought at the moment without it spilling out onto Adore as well!

TBA, I love it too but I have had it for several months now and I am afraid that by the time November comes I will be sick of it! I'm too frightened to look at CD's new collection in case I see a gown I like better! But the one I chose is very classically 'me', so I hope any others I see are only fleeting infatuations.

I have yet another hair idea - you all must be sick of me by now!

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Sapphy I really really love that hair, but I thought you said you wouldn't wear it up?

TBA, I love it too but I have had it for several months now and I am afraid that by the time November comes I will be sick of it! I'm too frightened to look at CD's new collection in case I see a gown I like better! But the one I chose is very classically 'me', so I hope any others I see are only fleeting infatuations.

I have yet another hair idea - you all must be sick of me by now!

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we r not sick of u or anything wedding , your dress is beautiful , u should have your hair down like u want & either head thingy will look divine
long deep breath - it will all work out , no need to panic :hugs:

Sapphy I really really love that hair, but I thought you said you wouldn't wear it up?

But its not 'up' it is down with a head band in?

Thanks fusspot. I am not panicking, just incapable of making decisions!

yeah i really got my knickers in a knot trying to decide this & that , trying to get everything just right :whistle:

yeah i really got my knickers in a knot trying to decide this & that , trying to get everything just right :whistle:

Uh-Huh!

Mind if I put in my 20c worth here. I love the idea of having both head pieces. The veil for the ceremony and the facinator for the reception. All the celebs are having two dresses these days so why not be different and have two head pieces. I am only suggesting this as I can't make a decision between the two so I say have both!!

Mind if I put in my 20c worth here. I love the idea of having both head pieces. The veil for the ceremony and the facinator for the reception. All the celebs are having two dresses these days so why not be different and have two head pieces. I am only suggesting this as I can't make a decision between the two so I say have both!!

While I love this idea PCC, money may be an issue when it comes down to it - we are paying for most of the wedding ourselves.

Ok I would go with the fascinator then as it really matches the feel of the dress. Weddings are such an expense aren't they. Making me think I might just pop off to an exotic location when it's my turn without telling anyone!

If I ever got hitched it would be in Vegas, preferably by an Elvis impersonator ("Do you promise to love and cherish this woman, to never be a hound dog...")

If I ever got hitched it would be in Vegas, preferably by an Elvis impersonator ("Do you promise to love and cherish this woman, to never be a hound dog...")

RBB, I am so with you on that. I made up my mind a long time ago that I didn't want a wedding, and I definitely want to do the Vegas thing. My mum is cool with it too, she wants me to get it done so she has an excuse to go to Vegas!

I've always wanted to go to Vegas. The concept of a completely non-organic, indulgent, controlled materialistic and unnatural city in the middle of a desert - which is utterly organic, natural , raw and wild - really fascinates me. What a strange place!

i love vegas it is such a blast :clapping::penguin:

It is so much fun. Unashamed fun. But can be glam too. You'd love it Sapphy.

Sorry for hijacking the thread! Have you decided which way you'd like to go with hair-wear? Also do you have a hair trial planned?

It is so much fun. Unashamed fun. But can be glam too. You'd love it Sapphy.

Sorry for hijacking the thread! Have you decided which way you'd like to go with hair-wear? Also do you have a hair trial planned?

I'm sure I would, raspberry!

Re wedding day hair/head, no I don't know yet. And I don't have a hair and makeup trial until one week before the wedding because it is in Melb and I am in Perth and cannot get back to Melb before then. So much has been organized online or over the phone!