Did you know that the veiling of the bride originated in the idea that the bride is pure and vulnerable to enchantment? Therefore, she must be hidden and shielded from evil spirits. The Romans took this idea to a whole other level and veiled brides in flame-colored veils in order to scare off those spirits. The Romans probably would not be big fans of Eyes on You, as we aren’t in the business of making brides scare anyone off!
Perhaps the most evil of spirits, in an arranged marriage, is the threat that the groom, who is perhaps seeing the bride for the first time, won’t like what he sees. The veil saves everyone some embarrassment in the short term, but long term Eyes On You would be the best solution for this situation!
The Victorians turned that reverence into a status symbol. During Victorian times the weight, length and quality of the veil was a sign of the bride’s status. Royal brides had the longest veils and the longest trains. No matter what the weight and length of your veil on your big day, Eyes on You is guaranteed to make anyone feel like royalty!
In modern times, generally we have some assurance that the groom has seen his bride and won’t be disappointed, and that the only evil spirits will be the ones behind the bar at the reception. The tradition has become more of a finishing touch in wedding fashion. It’s the icing on the cake, so to speak. We seem to find that the general consensus tends to be that the hair and makeup pull together the veil and the dress. Anyone can hide behind a veil, but what happens when the veil is removed…….all Eyes On You!
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