Ballet: Falls to a length between the knee and the ankle, providing great movement.

Blusher:  A short layer of veiling worn over the face before the ceremony, then either flipped over the head or removed afterwards.

Chapel: A formal veil, the chapel extends to the floor to a length of 2 ½ yards from the headpiece.

Cathedral: The most formal veil, this one extends 3 ½ yards from the headpiece.

Double Tier: Two layers, one shorter and one longer. It may be a combination of a veil and a blusher.

Elbow: Reaches to elbow length when the arms are hanging straight down.

Finger Tip: Reaches to fingertip length when the arms are hanging straight down. This is one of the most popular lengths for formal gowns.

Flyaway: A more informal style, this veil just reaches to the shoulders or an inch or two below.

Fountain: In a gathering at the crown of the head, this veil creates a visual effect around the face (as if it were a fountain of material to accent the bride’s face). Most often, seen as a shoulder or elbow length veil, but can be done as fingertip.

Mantilla: A circular Spanish-style lace or tulle attached with a comb or jeweled clips.

Pouf: A gathering of netting secured with a headpiece or comb to give a height to the veil accent.

Waltz (see Ballet)