Veil Alternatives for the Modern Bride
In a world where brides are eloping to the Amalfi Coast, saying “I do” under twinkling garden lights, or dancing barefoot on a Greek island beach — do we really still need the veil?
Don’t get me wrong, the veil has had its moment… for about, oh, the last few centuries. But in 2025, the modern bride is rewriting the rules. She’s planning welcome parties that feel like fashion editorials, recovery brunches that belong in Vogue Travel, and ceremonies where the dress code is “you, but elevated.”
And when it comes to accessorising the dress, she’s not looking for layers of tulle that hide her face — she’s reaching for something that says, I’m still the bride, but make it chic.
The Rise of the Veil Alternative
Bridal capes. Statement scarves. Sheer, floaty layers that don’t just whisper “bride,” they declare “style icon.” They move with you, they dance with you, they let you sip champagne without getting tangled.
It’s not just me saying this — brides everywhere are rethinking tradition. Maybe it’s the rise of elopements. Maybe it’s the influence of intimate weddings. Or maybe it’s just that women have finally realised they can have more than one look on their big day… and not have to commit to the veil all night.
The Story That Sparked Vedére
For Vedére cofounder Isabella Delér (née Garwood), the hunt for the perfect veil alternative was more than just a Pinterest search.
Last year, she eloped. A Rat & Boa slip dress. The Mediterranean as her aisle. A moment that was pure magic — except for one thing: she couldn’t find a single piece that gave her that “I’m the bride” feeling without feeling overly bridal.
“I wanted something that would make me feel special for the ceremony, but that I could keep wearing for sunset cocktails and dancing,” Isabella says. “I didn’t want to take it off the moment the vows were over. It just didn’t exist.”
So she made it. And Vedére was born.
Why the Fashion Crowd Is Obsessed
It’s not just brides falling for this look. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has draped herself in billowy sheer capes on the streets of Positano. Alexandra Mleux has floated through city streets in capes that catch the light like water. These pieces don’t just stop at the altar — they follow you to the beach club, the garden party, the honeymoon dinner.
How to Choose Your Veil Alternative
Think of it like choosing the right plus one:
Your setting: If you’re beachside, go sheer and weightless.
Your dress: A slip loves a cape. A structured mini loves a long scarf.
Your events: Pick a piece that can go from “I do” to “pass the rosé” without missing a beat.
The Vedére Edit
At Vedére, we design pieces that are bridal, but also beyond bridal:
Delfino Cape: For your ceremony… or your cabana.
Medusa Cape: Gives your dress two personalities — ceremony and after-party.
Farfalla Scarf: 3.5 metres of endless styling possibilities.
Because sometimes, the most romantic thing you can do on your wedding day… is break up with tradition.