Priyanka Chopra Jonas gives major veil goals: A look at other epochal wedding looks in fashion history

PC has a global fan base and she spoke to her audience through her veil. Stylist Isha Bhansali says, “I kind of expected it. I am not surprised by the length of the veil, which complemented the larger-than-life backdrop. But my favourites remain Grace Kelly and Lady Diana; those extravagant veils deserved that hype and hoopla.”

Bridal veils in fashion history have been the metaphor for nuptial regalia and decadence. Who can forget Princess Diana’s aisle-length ivory tulle ensemble? And more recently, Givenchy’s hand-embroidered piece for Meghan, which has impacted every designer’s mood board across the board. Here’s looking at some of the game-changing wedding ensembles that had the most arresting wedding veils. 

The Duchess of Sussex’s veil was handcrafted from silk tulle and measured five metres. Its trim was handmade out of hand-embroidered, divine florals in silk threads and organza — a tribute to each of the Commonwealth countries.

At her wedding to Jamie Hince, Moss picked her favourite designer and fellow Brit — John Galliano’s creation with a 1920s style lace Juliet cap veil, made of pure silk tulle.

Easily the most iconic wedding dress in couture history — the late Diana’s outfit was designed by husband and wife David and Elizabeth Emanuel. Diana’s veil was so long that it barely fit in her carriage. And wait till you hear this! The veil used a total of 153 yards of tulle.

The Duchess of Cambridge’s veil became the talking point in the sartorial domain and was made of silk ivory tulle with an accent of hand-embroidered flowers. Designed by McQueen’s Sarah Burton, it was nine inches long and held in place by a Cartier tiara lent to her by the Queen.

The American actress picked a tulle veil, fastened with a Juliet cap. The designer, Helen Rose, had inculcated lace motifs around the edges, of which two were tiny lovebirds.

The first lady opted for a rose point lace veil, handmade by Ann Lowe, which was a family heirloom that had earlier been worn by her grandmother Margaret Merritt Lee.

She picked a rose point lace veil, designed by Ann Lowe, which was a family heirloom that had previously been worn by her grandmother Margaret Merritt Lee.