Hello,
Our wedding will be in the UK and a non-religious registry office marriage. We're keen to keep it as traditional as possible, which I guess means that we'd like it to be as similar to a church wedding as possible.
Should a bridesmaid or the groom lift the bride's veil? And at what point? Should it be as the bride arrives at the front and takes her place next to the groom, or should it be after being pronounced man and wife and immediately before the bride and groom kiss?
I've never been to a wedding....
Many thanks in advance and wish us luck!!!
2006-08-20 01:50:31 · 13 answers · asked by Thanks! 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I don't know if it's different overseas, but I believe the traditional way is for the groom to lift it after they are pronounced man and wife, so that he is able to kiss his bride (immediately before the bride and groom kiss). That is what my husband and I did. On TV, I've seen the father of the bride lift it so he can kiss her goodbye; some lift it and then put it back down and some put it all the way up. Something to think about if you are planning to have the wedding outside: the netting of the veil will protect the bride from any mosquitoes and other bugs flying around. I was very glad I kept mine down b/c everybody else was getting bit.
2006-08-20 02:02:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. The father may lift the veil when he presents the Bride to the Groom.
2. The Groom may lift it right before he kisses the Bride.
3. It is considered a sign of the Bride's independence if she lifts the veil herself.
Any of the 3 above can be considered correct. It is the Bride's choice. Good luck. I hope this helps.
2006-08-20 02:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by organic gardener 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditional Wedding Veil
2016-12-08 20:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations....
The bride is escorted into the room by her father, or other important male person in her life. They walk to met where the groom is standing. The father can lift the veil and give his daughter a kiss, and replace the veil or he can totally lift it and leave it lifted. If he lowers the veil, the groom lifts it when the judge tells him he may kiss the bride.
Honey, there is no set rule for this. I personally like it when the father lowers the veil again, so the groom has to life it for their first kiss as a married couple. I just think it's more romantic.
But it's up to the bride and groom what they would prefer.
I do wish you luck and I pray that your marriage is blessed with happiness and health. God bless us all.............
2006-08-20 02:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by totallylost 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually whoever gives the bride away (traditionally the brides father) when he walks her down the aisle would lift the veil. In the event that the father of the bride has passed away or isn't in the brides life she would pick another male "father figure" such as a close uncle, friend or family friend.
You'll do great! Luck!
2006-08-20 09:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by xskeptictankx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 different traditions to that. Your father (if you choose to have him walk you down the aisle) may be the one to lift your veil after you reach your groom and the officiant in order to give you a sentimental kiss on the cheek.
The 2nd tradition is that the groom lifts your veil either just before he kisses you or he can before you say your vows.
2006-08-23 07:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by Cassiopeia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the father walks the bride down the isle they arrive at the alter. When the father responds to the question who gives this bride, he then raises the veil and gives the brides hand to the groom.
2006-08-20 03:35:05 · answer #7 · answered by lakebridals 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't one traditional time to lift the veil. It really is in descretion of the bride. Sometimes she comes out with the veil lifted or the father lifts it or the husband right before he kisses her. Decide what make sense to you.
I like it when the father lifts the veil personally. Congrats!
2006-08-20 01:57:09 · answer #8 · answered by bluechick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the bridesmaid help you raise the veil before the kiss. Good luck and best wishes on your upcoming marriage.
2006-08-23 06:16:35 · answer #9 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The groom dose it after the pastor says,"You may kiss the bride."
2006-08-20 01:58:25 · answer #10 · answered by michigan_redneck_lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋