Wedding Veil Lengths- Easy Quick Guide with Photos- How to Choose

Easy Quick Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Veil Length

Bridal Spree offers the 5 most popular veil lengths

You don't actually have to worry too much about choosing a particular veil length for your specific dress type. In fact, you can follow a couple of simple steps that will always achieve the final DREAMY bridal look.

First, let's understand the most popular wedding veil length options.

Veil Length Chart

Waist Length Veil (81 cm / 32 inches)

Fingertip Length Veil (90 -100 cm / 35.5 - 39 inches)

Floor Length Veil 190 cm (75 inches)

Chapel Length Veil 230 - 240 cm (90.5 - 95 inches)

Cathedral Length Veil 300 cm (118 inches)

Waist Length (Short veil)
Falls to the waistline. Typically 30 inches; however, Bridal Spree's waist veils are custom-designed to 32 inches so that they drape more naturally and do not give the abrupt "ended too short" look.
- Also used for Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties!
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Fingertip Length Veils (Short veil)
Hangs down to the bride's fingertip, below the hips. Length 90-100 cm (35.5-39 in)
- Particularly popular for mermaid gowns.
Floor Length Veils (Full length veil)
Flowing fabric just gracefully touches the floor & does not create a train. Length 75 inches (190 cm)
- Minimalistic. Popular among boho brides as it beautifully compliments slim dresses.
- Perfect match for dresses with no train.
- Having an outdoor/ beach wedding? Floor veil has an easily manageable length, which makes it a highly popular outdoor long veil.
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Chapel Length Veils (Full length veil)
Longer than the floor length veil & creates a modest train that sweeps the floor. Length 90.5 - 95 inches (230- 240 cm)
- A sweet modern minimalist bridal look.
- Perfect for dresses with zero/ short trains.
- Creative style-up choice for dresses without a train by creating the illusion of a train for your dress.
- The perfect balance between no train & dramatic train.
Cathedral Length Veils (Full length veil)
Intended to extend beyond long bridal dress trains. Length 118 inches (300 cm)
- A statement piece. Trails elegantly & adds sophistication.
- Want to create an unforgettable entrance?
- Want the dramatic & dreamy portraits?
- Wedding at a grand venue?
- The most popular length for brides & photographers.

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Next, let's walk through the simple process to style yourself!

It is not as much about the dress style you have, but the final effect you would like to achieve. There is no one correct length for a particular dress type. Remember, trust your instinct!

Consider Dress Length
As the simplest rule, choose a short veil or if choosing a long veil, ensure the veil is longer than your dress train length so that the veil would not look abruptly cut off before the dress train ends. However, some brides choose a veil shorter than their dress train for outdoor weddings for ease.
Consider the Wedding Venue
The grander the venue, the longer the veil- to help accentuate your bridal presence. For smaller intimate settings, you could consider shorter veils.
Consider the Final Effect: Simple Modest or Drama Presence?
Would you like to achieve a simple, modest, or boho feel? Short veils add a subtle finishing touch. On the other hand, long veils add drama & allow for special styling effects for keepsake wedding photography. Let it catch in the wind...filter sunlight...
Simple & Plain Wedding Dresses
Do you have a simple dress that you would like to keep minimalistic? Or would you like to style it up?
Many brides choose long veils with embellishments (lace, beading) to creatively transform & completely elevate their final look.
Consider Bride's Height
Keep bride height differences in mind. Shorter brides may prefer the waist length over the fingertip length, and the chapel length over the cathedral length.
Measure from your head to visualize the veil length that works best for you!
Outdoor, Destination, Beach Weddings
The short veils (waist & fingertip lengths) are universally flattering for all wedding dresses, timeless, easily manageable & won't hide any dress details. However, the majority of brides actually opt for the best-selling cathedral length veil for outdoor weddings for captivating photography effects!