Veils have always been the most magical part of a wedding look and brides are giving them fresh twists that feel personal, modern and totally swoon-worthy.
They aren’t just an accessory anymore; veils are an emotion that turns an outfit into a beautiful love story.
Here are some celeb-inspired veils that every girl who wants a fairytale-like wedding must bookmark.
Mahieka Sharma
IMAGE: Mahieka Sharma looked like she stepped out of a royal portrait in her champagne-gold lehenga and matching veil. The embroidered borders and tiny pearls paired with a matha patti and pearl collar necklace made the whole look glow. Photograph: Kind courtesy Tarun Tahiliani/Instagram
Nupur Sanon
IMAGE: For her mehendi, Nupur Sanon went full experimental mode with a veil made entirely of rope tassels decked in mirrors. Starting from her bun and cascading to her blouse, it was quirky yet gorgeous. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nupur Sanon/Instagram
Alia Bhatt
IMAGE: Alia Bhatt kept it soft and dreamy with a veil draped over her long locks. The pearl trim and floral motifs added just the right dose of romance. Photograph: Kind courtesy Manish Malhotra/Instagram
Shibani Dandekar
IMAGE: Leave it to Shibani Dandekar to break all rules in the best way. She wore a red tulle veil with her red gown, skipping both the lehenga and the white dress. The result? A modern bridal moment that still felt emotional. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shibani Dandekar/Instagram
Katrina Kaif
IMAGE: Katrina Kaif’s veil was a sweet tribute to her mother’s British roots. The tulle floral sari paired with her veil which featured English flowers blended cultures beautifully while making the ensemble look gorgeous. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sabyasachi/Instagram
Priyanka Chopra
IMAGE: If being over the top is your love language, Priyanka Chopra’s 75-foot tulle veil from her white wedding is the only reference you need. Floating behind her like a cloud, it made her bridal moment historical. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram
Rhea Kapoor
IMAGE: Rhea Kapoor reinvented the sari veil by skipping the dupatta and choosing a pearl-encrusted veil instead. Thousands of tiny pearls came together to give her minimalist white sari a soft glow. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rhea Kapoor/Instagram
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