| Backpiece |
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| A somewhat generic headpiece term used to describe
any headpiece that attaches to the hair at the back. It is often a bow or cluster of flowers. |
| Ballet or Princess or Waltz Veil
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| This term describes a tier of veiling that is
approximately 60" in length. It comes to about your knees. It is sometimes referred to as a Ballet or Princess length. |
| Blusher or Shoulder Veil
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| Term to describe the tier of veiling that is used
to cover the face. It is also called Shoulder Length. It is about 20" to 24" long. |
| Bun Holder/Wrap |
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| A medium to small circular headpiece that wraps
around a bun. Often decorated with beads or lace. |
| Butterfly Headpiece |
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| A butterfly headpiece is essentially a half-headband.
It arcs over the top of the head but the ends do not go all the way to the ears. |
| Cap |
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| A headpiece, usually of fabric or lace, that fits
close to the head. It may be worn forward or farther back. Also referred to as a Juliet. |
| Cathedral Veil |
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| This term describes a tier of veiling that is
approximately 126" in length (about 2.5 feet from your waist). Brides often order Cathedral Length veils detachable so that they can be removed during the
reception. |
| Chapel Veil |
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| This term describes a tier of veiling that is
approximately 108" in length (about 1.5 feet from your waist). Brides often order Chapel Length veils detachable so that they can be removed during the
reception. |
| Crescent |
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| A hybrid of a crown and a wreath, the Crescent
arcs over the top and back of the head. It is usually lace or fabric with beading. |
| Crown |
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| A headpiece composed of a full or half-circle
of beads, fabric or lace. It usually sits high on the head. It is similar to a Tiara. It is not as small a circle as a Bun Wrap. |
| Crown-Veil or Headpiece |
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| Headpiece that perches on the top of the head
standing up. It may or may not be a full circle. |
| Elbow Veil |
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| This term describes a tier of veiling that is
approximately 23" to 27" in length. It comes to about your elbow. |
| Fingertip Veil |
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| This term describes a tier of veiling that is
approximately 29" to 42" in length. It comes to about your fingertips. |
| Headband |
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| A headpiece that arcs over the head with one end
behind each ear. It may be metal or fabric. |
| Mantilla |
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| A very traditional headpiece/veil style. Usually
a lace bordered, one-tier veiling that is "laid" across the head. Mantillas are available in any length, but most are at least Waltz length |
| Pouf |
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| Loops of net or veiling placed at the back of
the head. |
| Raw Edge |
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| A common edge for veiling. The netting used for
the veiling is carefully cut and left unfinished so that the edges of the veiling are not noticeable. |
| Rolled Edge |
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| A common edging treatment for veiling, in which
they fold the raw edge under 1/4" and then 1/4" again, enclosing raw edge. It is then topstitched to hold hem. The end result is a very narrow "roll" of
netting. |
| Spray |
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| Sometimes called a Side Spray, these headpieces
usually do not have any veiling. They are often loose clusters of flowers and beading. |
| Tiara |
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| A type of Crown headpiece. Usually it is a half-circle
of silver or gold decorated with pearls and beads |
| V-Band |
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| Similar to a wreath, the v-band sits on the top
of the head but dips to a v-shaped point onto the forehead. |
| Wreath |
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| A circular headpiece often decorated with flowers. |
