Veil Colour Guide
Will a Calily Veil Match the Colour of My Dress?
We know how important it is for your veil to pair beautifully with your dress. This guide will help you understand how Calily veils complement different gown shades, so you can feel confident your veil will be the perfect match.
Our light ivory has a small tint of cream, offering a warm undertone. It is more on the white side than the yellow side. This is our standard, as we’ve found that pure white can show up slightly blue in wedding photos.
When checking your dress colour, we recommend using a photo taken in natural light — showroom lighting can often have a warm, yellow tone that affects how your gown appears.
Our standard light ivory veils are designed to complement most bridal gown shades, including white, off-white, bright ivory, and light ivory. For example:
Our light ivory colour does not match well with gowns that are creamy/yellow-ivory or have mocha, peachy, or nude undertones. For example:
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