Hi Karen, Hope to make a few suggestions that might stimulate ideas. Some remove their veil for the reception, so people aren't close enough to see the underside during the wedding/reception line. It would also save wear and tear on the veil (and in this case I suggest you leave the tulle for foundation. You can always cut it off later). The lace design could become lighter/smaller/narrower on one side of the round (or ellipse) that goes over the face, so less obvious. Lace details moving up the back, viewed by the attendees, could create more balance for this asymmetrical design.
You could consider using only motifs in the face area (with perhaps a sewn design between then if you need continuity) and put the mirror image on the underside so the weight from both sides would be more even. You could consider doing the same mirrored effect with the lace (having the duplicate on the underside of about 1/3 also, but consider the extra weight created, so it may not hang as desired. You could leave the face portion plain for the wedding, and attach the remaining after the wedding, as depending upon the lace design, tulle, hair design and placement on the head, the weight can make it go flat/close to the face, which may not be desirable. None of these are ideal, but offering up ideas for consideration and to stimulate creative options. I could agree about using silk, as it is a very strong fiber if cared for, which antique kimono's, etc. attest to. I understand that the care may not be controlled, and with all the effort involved, you want the work to live on for hundreds of years. The main reason I mention this is, that cotton can be heavier for the tulle to host, also. Thinking of the 'hand' of the veil, will also likely help with these kinds of decisions. After all, any wedding dresses have been made of silk over time...I would also think about compatibility with the dress, as there is a strong likelihood that they will be kept and passed on down, together. HTH, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
