Fabric. Veils are made from a variety of different fabrics including tulle, lace, silk, chiffon, and organza. Some of these fabrics are opaque, while others are transparent.

The late King Constantine's daughter Princess Theodora of Greece married Matthew Kumar in an Irish lace veil originally worn by Princess Margaret of Connaught in 1905. See the other royal brides ...

One of the oldest elements of a bridal ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece, veils have largely remained a staple accessory for even the most modern or subversive brides.

A veiled history. At her wedding in 1840, Queen Victoria swapped her velvet robe of state in favor of a white silk gown — its wide, almost off-the-shoulder neckline trimmed with a curtain of lace.

At her wedding in 1840, Queen Victoria swapped her velvet robe of state in favor of a white silk gown — its wide, almost off-the-shoulder neckline trimmed with a curtain of lace.

One of the oldest elements of a bridal ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece, veils have largely remained a staple accessory for even the most modern or subversive brides.

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — One of the oldest elements of a bridal ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece, veils have largely remained a staple accessory for even the most modern ...

The late King Constantine's daughter Princess Theodora of Greece married Matthew Kumar in an Irish lace veil originally worn by Princess Margaret of Connaught in 1905. See the other royal brides ...

A return to fashion. Previously, veils of grandeur — or length — were reserved for royal nuptials. In 1981, Princess Diana wore the largest veil in the monarch’s history, clocking in at a ...

One of the oldest elements of a bridal ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece, veils have largely remained a staple accessory for even the most modern or subversive brides.

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — One of the oldest elements of a bridal ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece, veils have largely remained a staple accessory for even the most modern ...