MARTHA'S FAVORITE BOW & CHOOSING VEILS
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HEADPIECES & HAIR ACCESSORIES


Veils


Like the gowns they are worn with, veils can be wildly romantic or simple and understated. The main requirement is that the veil suit the dress and the bride, and proportion is the major factor to consider. A short veil looks too informal with a long, elaborate gown; an extremely long veil or multitude of tiers on a petite bride may be overwhelming. Also, the veil should not compete with the dress for attention: A detailed gown is better complemented by a simple tulle veil than by yards of Chantilly lace. Different lengths are illustrated below, from a veil that ends just below the shoulders to dramatic royal length. When trying on veils, wear your hair in a style that is similar to the one you will wear on your wedding day- up or down, for example—to get an accurate impression of how you will look. If you'll be wearing a heirloom veil, brig it with you when you go dress shopping.

Martha's Favorite Bow

A perfect bow may be all the embellishment a favor box needs.
When wrapping a box, first tie a left-over-right half knot.
1. Shape two evenly sized loops, one in each side of the ribbon.
2. Cross right loop over left.
3. Knot loops by threading right loop behind left, under, and up through hole; make sure ribbon is not twisted or bunched.
4. Pull loops into a smooth knot; adjust loops; trim tails to be slightly longer than the loops.