Where the veil falls is affected by your height, where you place the veil on your head and the fullness of your gown. To get a better idea of the length you prefer put on you gown (and all the undergarments you will wear under it: bra, slip and SHOES make a difference). Place a string where you want to wear the comb for the veil and have a friend spread it straight down your back to the where you want the veil to end. Be sure the back of the dress is not crumpled and it hangs smoothly. A full-length mirror really helps. You can use a hand-held mirror to see your back in the full-length mirror.
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Shoulder
The shoulder
length veil touches your shoulders or slightly covers them.
The Communion Veil is often falls in the shoulder
length category, though it will fall differently on a smaller
body. Be sure to measure the young lady to find her preferred
length.
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Elbow
The elbow length veil reaches your elbows or your waist.
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Finger Tip
The fingertip length veil should just graze your
fingertips when your fingers are extended. |
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Waltz
The waltz length veil should end 8” to 12” above the floor or
just about knee length. |
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Chapel
The chapel length veil falls just above the floor or to the
ankles. |
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Cathedral
The cathedral length veil trails behind the gown on the floor
like a train. |
