"Don't Want to Regret It... 3 Important Tips for Lifting the Veil During Your Wedding Ceremony"

2019.11.29 published

Things to Be Careful About During the Veil-Up

The moment just before the vow kiss during the ceremony when the groom lifts the bride's wedding veil, called "Veil-Up"

The Veil-Up signifies,

☑︎ Removing the wall that separates the two of you

☑︎ A sacred and beautiful message of protecting the woman you love for a lifetime.

To make this Veil-Up beautiful and romantic, both the groom and bride need to practice and be aware of their posture, movements, and even subtle gestures.

After looking at photos and videos later, it would be regrettable to find yourself in an awkward posture or making somewhat stiff or unnatural movements.

You'd feel embarrassed and leave a lingering sense of regret...

@kakipwedding

Thus, in this article,

"I wish I had done this differently..."

"I think this gesture at that moment might not have been necessary..."

I've gathered insights on what to be careful about and what to keep in mind during the veil-up, based on regrets shared by brides and guest feedback.

Caution 1: The Groom Should Not Overly Smooth the Veil

After the groom gently lifts the veil,

adjustments such as extending or spreading the veil are only necessary if the hem is crumpled, the sides are unbalanced, or the veil is covering the bride's face.

However!

Be careful not to overdo it.

For example, excessively pulling the veil sideways or repeatedly smoothing it down can come off as a bit strange to onlookers...!

(Could he be too meticulous? Is he anxious? Is he the bride's guardian or something... like a companion?)

The groom is likely to be nervous and may feel pressured by the bride or attendants who have told him to "lift the veil beautifully," which causes him to unconsciously fidget with the veil too much, but fundamentally, once the veil is lifted, he should try not to touch it anymore.

Caution 2: The Bride Should Not Squat Too Low

When doing the veil-up, the bride opens her legs front and back under her skirt (it's tough to squat with legs together) and assumes a semi-squat position.

At that time!

You should be careful not to squat too low.

Previously, at a wedding where both the couple had similar heights, I saw a bride who crouched down to about her groom's belly button so as not to make him stand on his tiptoes...

"That's quite low..."

"Isn't that a bit too much...??"

I felt that way! (Crouching too low might give off a subservient vibe, which is risky >_<)

Therefore, confirm the height difference with your partner and ensure that he lifts the veil at a natural height.

Generally, around chest height is just right.

@yuih_wd

Caution 3: The Groom Should Not Bend His Knees

When performing the veil-up, the groom steps one foot (always the right foot!) forward toward the bride.

He then lifts the veil, but for some reason, many men end up bending their knees at this moment...!

Sometimes both knees are bent,

or the right foot that stepped forward is straight while the left knee is bent, causing an imbalance...

If this happens, balancing the body becomes difficult, and the awkward stance diminishes the visual appeal... It won't look smart!

Therefore, the groom should always keep his legs straight when lifting the veil.

Let's Collaborate for a Beautiful Veil-Up♡

I have shared three important points to be mindful of during the veil-up at the ceremony.

Since these are things you might unconsciously do, it's essential to discuss them with your partner in advance and practice thoroughly.

To make the veil-up look beautiful, mutual trust and cooperation between the bride and groom are indispensable.

May you show a lovely sight to your guests!♡

@730mikan_kobe_wd