How to Choose your Veil Colour
In short
Order sample packs and compare them against your dress. If your dress has any hint of cream, ivory is probably the best choice. Our white is an optical white, and few dresses are that white. If you are still unsure, go one shade lighter than your dress.
We get lots of emails from our lovely brides to be asking which colour they should go for when choosing a bridal veiland in most cases we tell them to order our sample packs! We use two different types of tulle, our traditional tulle which comes in white, off-white, ivory and champagne and our silk style which comes in white, off-white and ivory.
If you are in a real emergency and don't have much time then the important thing to remember is that it's unlikely you have a white-white dress! Our white tulle is optical white, it's the whitest white you can get, in natural light it looks almost blue against our off-white which is generally the most common shade of white. In this picture taken in natural light you can really see the difference!
Ivory is much creamier and softer, it's still very pale but if your dress has any hint of cream then ivory is probably the best choice.
Ivory, off white or white: a quick guide
Our ivory is a warm colour with a slight creaminess. Off white is a very pale ivory, close to a soft white. White is an optic white. Everyone means something slightly different by ivory, so if your dress is labelled ivory by its designer, compare samples before you order. If you are still unsure, go one shade lighter than your dress.
Champagne is another less common colour, it's much darker than our ivory. Here's a stunning champagne veil we made with an ivory lace edge so you can see the difference.
It's almost impossible for us to tell colours apart from photos on our computer screens and whilst we do our very best to help we will always recommend our sample packs or for you to purchase two veils and return one to us.
One last thing to consider is that your veil doesn't need to match exactly, it just needs to complement your dress.
If you want to have a lace edged veil then we do samples for those too! The colour of the lace is more important when matching to your dress than the tulle and some of our laces go with both off-white and ivory so the tulle colour can come down to personal preference.
I hope you've found this helpful and once again - if you do need any more help please do get in touch!
At Britten we don't just offer fabulous veils, we also have a selection of handmade bridal accessories including bridal necklaces, head chains and hair combs.
Your questions
Should I choose ivory or off-white for my dress?
If your dress has any hint of cream, ivory is probably the best choice. Off-white suits a soft white dress. Compare samples against the dress, and if you are unsure go one shade lighter.
What is the difference between ivory and off-white?
Ivory is a warm colour with a slight creaminess. Off-white is a very pale ivory, close to a soft white. White is an optical white, the whitest you can get.
Does my veil have to match my dress exactly?
No. It only needs to complement your dress. A veil slightly lighter than the dress is fine.
Can I check the colour before I commit?
Yes. We recommend ordering sample packs, and lace edges have samples too. You can also order two veils and return one.
I have no time for samples. How do I pick?
Remember that few dresses are a true white. Our white tulle is optical white, so if your dress has any cream in it, go for ivory, or one shade lighter than the dress.
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