In my head I really wanted to have two dresses (one for the ceremony and one for the reception) but the cost and impracticability of the idea changed my mind. So, alternatively, I decided to have two veils (one for the ceremony and one for the reception). Here is a pic of my ceremony veil (cathedral length):

For my reception veil I wanted something fun and easy. I found this really great pom veil in a bridal shop but it ran upwards of $100 (way too much). I then checked out my favourite online marketplace, Esty, and found this great pom veil below. Unfortunately, because I left it to the last minute (ie less than a week) the store didn't have enough time to ship it to me : ( So I had to get creative.


I had a roll of tulle my friend had given me so I rolled out a bunch, looped it in a figure-eight pattern and cinched it in the middle with some thread. Followed that up by hand-sewing it to a hair comb/clip. And, voila, here is the finished product (love):