Wilde By Design

Why we were veils over our faces

1. Protection from evil spirits
This is the explanation most historians consider the most likely. In ancient cultures such as Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece, veils were believed to protect the bride from evil spirits, bad luck or jealous forces that might interfere with the marriage.

2. Symbol of modesty and purity
In many Christian traditions, the veil became associated with modesty, reverence and purity. The bride would remain veiled until a certain point in the ceremony, often when the groom lifted the veil.

3. A sign of status and wealth
In some periods, particularly in Europe, the more elaborate and luxurious the veil, the wealthier the family was perceived to be. Fine lace, silk tulle and long cathedral veils were expensive status symbols.

4. The unveiling as a symbolic moment
Over time, lifting the veil evolved into a symbolic gesture representing trust, the start of married life and the transition from one stage of life to another.

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