Children's Veils: Communion & Flower Girl Veils

A veil gives a child's ceremony outfit its traditional finish, softening the outline of a communion dress or a flower girl dress and marking the occasion as set apart from everyday dressing. Children's veils are made from fine tulle or illusion net in white and ivory, cut in lengths from short shoulder styles to waist and fingertip lengths, and finished with edges that range from a plain cut edge to satin binding, narrow lace, or scattered pearls and sequins for formal portraits. Most children's veils are sold attached to a headpiece, including a floral wreath, a satin headband, a small comb or a tiara, which keeps the veil positioned correctly and makes it easy to put on. A two-tier veil adds a shorter blusher layer over the face for traditional presentations, while a single-tier style is simpler for young children to manage. The choice between white and ivory should follow the dress fabric exactly, and the trim should echo the dress: lace with lace, pearls with pearl trim, plain tulle with an unadorned dress. Retailers in this category stock veils as part of complete communion and wedding departments, so the veil can be tried with the dress, gloves and shoes it will be worn with.

Children's communion veils in white tulle draped over display stands beside floral wreaths, garments only, no people

Children's Veil Stores - Children's Clothing Store Directory of Stores Selling Veils in Girls Sizes

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Corrine Company : A special occasion wholesaler which manufactures and imports First Communion dresses (sizes 6 - 12), veils and accessories, boy's suits and tuxedos (infant - size 14), baptism/christening outfits, apparel and accessories, godparent gifts, unique baby gifts, wedding accessories, and an extensive line of Irish themed items. They sell to both online and brick & mortar stores; specializing in quality, extensive selection and availability of merchandise, competitive pricing and great customer service. Address: 14521 Eureka Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 Phone: 734-283-5806 Fax: 734-283-3751 E-mail: sales@corrineco.com Contact : Melissa Belknap Corrine

     • First Communion Dresses
    • Communion Veils & Headpieces
    • Communion Capes, Gloves, Anklets, Purses & Accessories
    • Boys Suits (black, charcoal, navy & white)
    • Boys Tuxedos (white & black)
    • Christening Gowns
    • Christening Suits & Rompers
    • Baptismal Dresses
    • Christening Accessories

MyFirstCommunion.com : offers a beautiful selection of First Holy Communion dresses, veils and accessories including gloves, anklets, purses, keepsake Bibles and boy's ties. They stock their product so you can be assured your order will arrive promptly. Be sure to view their entire collection of first communion dresses, veils, accessories and gifts by clicking on the category links on the left of their website page. Beautiful selection of full length and tea length first communion dresses. Communion Veils and headpieces are in stock and ready to ship.

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SophiasStyle : SophiasStyle is an online children's boutique offering first communion dresses, flower girl dresses, veils, headpieces, and special occasion outfits for girls.

Mia Bambina Boutique : Mia Bambina Boutique offers girls' special occasion dresses, including first communion dresses, flower girl dresses, baptism dresses, and veils, sold through their online boutique.

Simply Perfect : Simply Perfect : the UK experts in First Holy Communion dresses, headdresses, veils, shoes, tights, bags and gloves. In addition, they have communion ties for boys, partyware, and invitation and congratulations cards. Their top quality first communion dresses and accessories are designed exclusively for them and can be found only on there site or at one of their sales in and around London.

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Choosing Tulle, Trim and Tiers

The fabric of a veil changes how it photographs and moves. Fine illusion tulle falls softly and reads almost transparent, the classic communion look, while slightly stiffer net holds a fuller shape away from the shoulders, which suits very full dresses. Edge trim weights the fall of the tulle: a satin or lace edge makes the veil's outline visible in photographs, while a cut edge disappears into softness. Scattered pearls or crystals catch light for portraits but should be sparse on a young child's veil, keeping the effect delicate rather than bridal.

Care keeps tulle looking new. Hang a veil or store it loosely rolled in tissue, never folded sharply or compressed under other garments, since creases in tulle are stubborn. Light steaming, held at a distance, relaxes shipping folds; direct heat can melt synthetic net, so keep steamers and irons well away from the fabric itself. After the ceremony, a veil stored clean in acid-free tissue becomes a natural keepsake alongside the dress, and many families hand both down together, which is one more reason to buy a classic style in a well-made tulle.

Common Questions

What veil lengths are available for children?

Children's veils run shorter than bridal styles: shoulder, elbow, waist and fingertip lengths are the common choices. Shorter lengths suit younger children and simpler dresses, while fingertip lengths pair with fuller, more formal gowns. The veil should fall in proportion to the dress rather than overwhelm it.

How does a child's veil attach?

Most are sewn to a headpiece such as a wreath, headband, comb or tiara, which anchors the tulle and positions it correctly. Comb styles need hair with enough body or a small braid to grip; wreath and headband styles sit comfortably on any hair and are the easiest for young children.

Should a communion veil be white or ivory?

Match the dress. Bright white tulle with an ivory dress looks bluish by contrast, and ivory tulle can look dingy against a pure white dress. Buy the veil from the same retailer as the dress when possible, or compare a swatch in daylight before deciding.