How long is a fingertip length wedding veil?

The exact length depends on your height and arm length, but for most people a fingertip veil measures between 90 and 110 centimetres from the comb to the bottom edge. When you stand with your arms relaxed, the veil just touches your fingertips. This length works beautifully with A-line, fit and flare, and sheath dresses because it draws attention to your waist and hips without covering the dress details.

Fingertip veils are versatile. They suit church ceremonies, register offices, approved venues and outdoor weddings in Scotland or Northern Ireland. They are long enough to feel bridal but short enough to move easily, dance and sit down without fuss. They also photograph well from behind, which is why many couples choose them.

When you try one on, wear your actual shoes and have your hair styled as you plan for the day. The veil should sit at the crown of your head, not too far back, so it falls correctly. If you are having a civil ceremony in England or Wales, remember that the registrar will not mind the veil, but you may need to lift it or remove it for the legal signing if it covers your face. For a humanist ceremony in Scotland, your celebrant can guide you, but the veil is purely your choice.