Traditionally, veils are used to symbolize virginity and modesty;
in this case the veil is usually worn to cover the head and face of the bride
as a symbol of her virginity. When at the end of the ceremony the veil gets
lifted by the bride’s father or groom.
Nowadays in the case where the bride is not a virgin but
still would like to wear a veil on her wedding day... The bride enters the ceremony
with the veil not covering her face and the unveiling part of the ceremony is omitted.
As a religious item, the veil is used to show honor to the
object it covers.
Nevertheless, informally speaking, there is always a scent
of mystery to a veiled bride. The beautiful woman behind the veil…
