Olympia Pearl Mantilla 1 Tier Veil

The Olympia is a one-tier pearl mantilla wedding veil in light ivory, available in three lengths from 300cm to 400cm. Pearls are set along the edges and gather towards the train, rather than scattered evenly across the whole veil.

That placement is a deliberate styling choice. The tulle framing your face stays clean and unembellished, so nothing competes with your neckline, earrings or headpiece. The weight of the pearl detail sits in the trailing length instead, which means it reads strongest from behind — in the walking-away shot, and in photographs taken from the back of the aisle.

Details

• Style: Mantilla, one tier (no blusher)
• Colour: Light ivory
• Lengths: 300cm, 350cm or 400cm
• Pearl placement: Along the edges and concentrated towards the train

Which length should you choose?

All three Olympia lengths are cathedral or longer, so this is a decision about drama and practicality rather than formality.

• 300cm — cathedral. Extends roughly a metre past a standard train. The most versatile choice, and the easiest to manage without a second pair of hands.
• 350cm. A noticeably longer sweep for a long church aisle or a grand staircase entrance. Worth having someone help you arrange it before you walk.
• 400cm — royal. The most dramatic option, designed for a cathedral or ballroom with the space to carry it. Plan for someone to lay it out for photographs.

Longer veils need more floor. If your ceremony space is compact, or you are marrying outdoors where wind and uneven ground are a factor, the 300cm is the sensible choice.

Which dresses does the Olympia suit?

Because the pearl detail lives in the train rather than around the face, Olympia pairs differently from a face-framed veil.

• Gowns with a detailed bodice or neckline: the strongest pairing. The clean upper section of the veil lets beading, lace or an illusion neckline stay the focus.
• Fitted gowns with a short train: the veil supplies the length the dress does not, without adding bulk at the waist.
• Plain satin and crepe: the pearls become the only ornament in the look, which suits a deliberately minimal gown.
• Gowns with a long, heavily decorated train: take care here. Two decorated trains layered over each other can read as busy — the 300cm is the better balance.

Olympia or Charlotte?

Both are one-tier pearl mantillas in light ivory. The difference is where the pearls sit. Charlotte frames the pearls around the front edge so they catch the light near your face, and scatters more throughout. Olympia keeps the front clean and concentrates the pearls towards the train. Choose Charlotte if you want the detail visible from the front as you walk down the aisle; choose Olympia if you want your gown to lead and the veil to deliver its impact from behind.

Common questions

Where are the pearls on the Olympia veil?

The pearls run along the edges of the veil and become denser towards the train. The section that sits over your head and around your face is left plain.

Does the Olympia veil have a blusher?

No. Olympia is a one-tier veil, so there is no separate layer to wear over your face. If you would like a blusher, choose a two-tier veil instead.

Can I wear a headpiece or crown with this veil?

Yes, and it is well suited to it. Because the top of the veil is unembellished, a crown, tiara or hair comb sits against plain tulle rather than competing with pearl detail.

How is a mantilla veil worn?

A mantilla drapes over the crown of the head so it falls softly around the shoulders, rather than being pinned high at the back of an updo. It works with hair worn down, half-up, or in a low bun.

Olympia is part of our mantilla veils range. Compare it with the Charlotte pearl mantilla, browse all pearl veils, or pair it with a bridal headpiece.