Wedding Veils - A Brief History Of A Long Standing Wedding Tradition

If you’re opting for a traditional white wedding, chances are you may also consider a veil. Whilst a veil is not a requirement for your wedding day, the majority of women still choose to wear one. But what is the history behind the veil, and what can you do if yours gets damaged?

Veils themselves have a hidden history. There is little agreement as to when they were first introduced into wedding ceremonies. It is known that the ancient Romans believed wedding veils protected a bride from evil spirits, while in medieval times a veil symbolized the her purity and chastity. The veil is traditionally lifted by the groom after the father of the bride presents her to her husband-to-be. The lifting of the veil symbolises the transition from a girl into a woman, as the veil is supposedly lifted on the woman’s innocence.

Twenty first century brides may not appreciate the patriarchal side of this symbolism, perhaps choosing to wear a veil for aesthetic reasons instead. A veil can simply be worn as part of a hair decoration, and does not need to be lifted to ‘reveal’ the woman beneath. Some brides-to-be opt to wear a veil simply because it frames the face attractively for the multitude of photos that will be taken during the wedding day.

A veil may be heavy with cultural significance, but it’s also a very delicate piece of material. Any bride should take extra care when transporting her veil, to make sure that the thin layers of netting do not rip. Veils can cost anything from around £20 to hundreds if it’s particularly ornate. Brides opting for embroidered veils or veils decorated with lace, beads, pearls or crystals should certainly keep them in a box or protective wrapping to keep them safe from damage and dirt.

If your veil does get damaged, or even worse is lost entirely, you will be thankful for having taken out good quality wedding insurance. There are so many things that could go awry on a wedding day, and so much expense involved that if the unexpected happens it’s reassuring have the financial protection of wedding insurance.

Wedding insurance will financially protect your veil, as well as other vital parts of your wedding ceremony including the wedding rings, wedding dress and the wedding cake too. Though all insurers provide slightly different levels of protection some will cover any irrecoverable expenses for damaged bridal wear, which renders the items unwearable, and where the purchase or hire of alternatives is not possible. Just be careful – as your insurance policy may be invalid if your bridal attire is damaged whilst left unattended.

Investing in good wedding insurance will give you financial protection and peace of mind. Whilst your veil covers your face, your insurance policy will cover your veil and other bridal attire, leaving you free to enjoy your big day.

By: Josie Anderson

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