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We have been asked what it is about Charlene Wittstock’s wedding veil that made it look so spectacular at her wedding to Prince Albert of Monaco, so today we share more details.
Charlene’s veil was a two-tier tulle creation with a simple beaded edge.
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The top tier, or blusher, was longer than on a standard veil, which you can see in this picture here.
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When the blusher is over Charlene’s face, it reaches beyond her hands, which considering it is already put quite far back on her head, shows just how long the blusher really is. A standard blusher is around 30” long, and would fall just above the waist if worn at the back of the head, but we expect that Charlene’s was around 45” long.
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Of course as all of our veils are hand made to order, we can make them to any size you would like, so if you would like your veil to have a longer blusher then just let the bridal shop know when you make your order.
As mentioned, Charlene wore the veil further back below the crown of her head, so that it was secured just above her chignon. This created this beautiful halo effect when Charlene wore the blusher over her face, which in our opinion makes her a truly stunning bride.
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The decoration on Charlene’s veil was very simple but effective. It allowed the long, flowing tulle to make up the bulk of the veil, meaning that the focus was on that beautiful shrouded effect.
Although Charlene is a royal bride, with a princess’s bank balance, her veil would be ideal for a bride who wants to look like a princess but doesn’t want to go over budget. The simple decoration brings the price down, and the long fine tulle gives a princess bride effect. A fantastic option for a bride who wants to achieve this effect would be a Richard Designs style C204C, with tiny Swarovski crystals sewn around the edge, in a 126” or 144” size, and with a longer blusher if you prefer.
See here for information on Charlene’s silver hair piece and how to achieve a similar look.
Would you wear a longer blusher? Would you even wear your blusher over your face? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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