We’re way past the stringent rules about what a bride can and can’t wear on their wedding day. So while not an essential, a wedding veil or headpiece can be a final touch for many—the quiet detail ...

Editor’s Note: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes is a new series investigating how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet. One of the oldest ...

Who has not ever been intrigued by a woman’s veil? From shy brides blushing beneath their veils to grieving widows cloaked in black, mourning profound loss, veils have long held space for both joy and ...

(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, subversive brides. When ...