{"title":"Bridal Shawls, Scarves \u0026 Capes","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot every bride wants a long veil, and not every wedding day is warm. This collection brings together our silk pieces for the shoulders and neckline: a bias-cut silk crepe bridal scarf, a silk mousseline shawl to wrap around you, and a sheer silk chiffon cape. All three are made by hand in our Paris atelier in natural white silk, with no synthetic blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScarf, Shawl or Cape: What Is the Difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilk bridal scarf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong and narrow, about 100 inches by 9 inches (2.5 meters by 25 cm), cut on the bias in silk crepe. It has a matte, slightly opaque finish and holds a knot without slipping. Drape it over both shoulders, wrap it once around the neck, or tie it at the nape under an updo. It is the most minimal of the three and a modern alternative to a veil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilk bridal shawl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePromis is a wide wrap, about 55 by 79 inches (1.4 by 2 meters), in silk mousseline. It is cut long in front and shorter at the sides, and is meant to be wound around the shoulders or arms rather than worn as a train. It gives the most coverage and warmth of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilk chiffon bridal cape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirage is a single length of sheer silk chiffon, about 26 by 118 inches (68 cm by 3 meters), short in front and long behind. It settles over the shoulders like a cape and leaves the front of the gown fully visible. It can also be wrapped loosely around the arms or knotted softly at the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstead of a Veil, or With One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarf or cape can replace a veil entirely, bringing movement to your photographs without anything in your hair. Because they sit at the shoulders rather than on the head, they also work with a short veil or one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefrenchweddingveil.com\/collections\/birdcage-veils\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;\"\u003ebirdcage veils\u003c\/a\u003e. With a long veil, the two layers tend to compete, so we usually suggest choosing one or the other. For more ideas, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefrenchweddingveil.com\/blogs\/wedding-tips\/what-can-a-bride-wear-instead-of-a-veil-wedding-veil-alternatives\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;\"\u003ewhat a bride can wear instead of a veil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCovering the Shoulders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like your shoulders covered for a church ceremony, or simply want warmth for an outdoor wedding or a cool evening, the Promis shawl gives the most coverage. The Mirage cape covers the shoulders while staying sheer, and the scarf adds a line of silk without covering much at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in Paris, Worn Again\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is cut and finished by hand in our Paris atelier in pure silk. Unlike a veil, a silk scarf or shawl is easy to wear again long after the wedding. For a custom size or a question about which piece suits your dress, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefrenchweddingveil.com\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;\"\u003ewrite to us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions Brides Often Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear a bridal scarf instead of a veil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A long silk scarf draped over the shoulders or tied at the neck gives some of the movement of a veil without anything on the hair, which suits minimalist gowns and civil ceremonies especially well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a bridal cape and a bridal shawl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cape rests on the shoulders and falls behind you, leaving the front of the dress open. A shawl is wider and is wrapped around the shoulders or arms, giving more coverage and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear a bridal cape with a veil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with a short veil or a birdcage veil, since the veil sits on the hair and the cape on the shoulders. With a long veil the two layers compete, so most brides choose one or the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I wear a bridal scarf instead of a veil?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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With a long veil the two layers compete, so most brides choose one or the other.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"promis-silk-bridal-wrap","title":"Promis - Silk Shawl for Wedding","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePromis is a silk bridal wrap, cut long in front and shorter at the sides, meant to be wound around the body rather than draped like a train. Handcrafted in Paris in 100% natural white silk mousseline, it wraps easily over the shoulders or arms for a look closer to a silk wedding shawl than a traditional veil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fabric: \u003cstrong\u003e100% silk\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural undyed white\u003cbr\u003e- Size: 1.4m x 2m (\u003cstrong\u003e55\" by 79\"\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e- Made: \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in our Paris atelier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIdeal for outdoor weddings and cooler evenings, it adds warmth without the weight of a coat, and suits any gown style, from minimalist to romantic lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefrenchweddingveil.com\/collections\/bridal-shawls-scarves-capes\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;\"\u003ebridal shawls, scarves and capes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The French Wedding Veil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51532517638411,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/4856\/1419\/files\/silk-shawl-for-wedding.png?v=1788804475"},{"product_id":"silk-bridal-scarf-medium","title":"Silk Bridal Scarf (Medium length)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA refined alternative to the traditional veil, this silk crepe scarf brings a modern, understated elegance to a wedding look, without asking a bride to give up the feeling of a veil altogether.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 100% silk crepe, bias-cut for a natural drape and gentle structure\u003cbr\u003e• 2.5m (100\") long and 25cm (9\") wide\u003cbr\u003e• Clean finished edges, natural white, slightly opaque\u003cbr\u003e• Handmade in Paris, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut on the bias, the silk falls with a soft, matte drape rather than holding a fixed shape. Drape it over the shoulders, wrap it once around the neck, or tie it in a loose knot at the back, and wear it again long after the wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStyling Inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Draped over both shoulders, for movement in photographs\u003cbr\u003e• Wrapped once around the neck, ends left loose\u003cbr\u003e• Tied in a soft knot at the nape, under an updo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Silk Crepe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk crepe carries more weight than silk chiffon, with a matte, slightly opaque finish rather than a sheer one. It holds a knot or wrap without slipping, and reads quieter in photographs than a sheer fabric such as the one used on our \u003ca style=\"color: #1a73e8;\" href=\"\/products\/silk-chiffon-bridal-cape\"\u003eMirage silk chiffon cape\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Brides Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A minimalist alternative to a veil that will not overpower a gown or an updo\u003cbr\u003e• Timeless rather than trend led, and wearable again after the wedding\u003cbr\u003e• Handmade in small batches in our Paris studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefrenchweddingveil.com\/collections\/bridal-shawls-scarves-capes\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;\"\u003ebridal shawls, scarves and capes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The French Wedding Veil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52874863902987,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/4856\/1419\/files\/silk-crepe-wedding-scarf-1.png?v=1770116020"},{"product_id":"silk-chiffon-bridal-cape","title":"Mirage - Silk Chiffon Bridal Cape Shawl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMirage is a bridal shawl, short in front and long behind, sheer chiffon that leaves the gown's front visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCut from a single length of sheer silk chiffon, our Mirage bridal cape settles over the shoulders like a breath of air. It moves before you do, catches light rather than covering it, and leaves the dress beneath fully visible. Made in natural white silk and finished entirely by hand in our Paris atelier, it is designed for the bride who wants warmth and softness without adding a single unnecessary detail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e100% natural silk chiffon.\u003c\/strong\u003e No polyester blends and no synthetic sheen, just pure silk left in its natural undyed color, so it moves and catches light the way only real silk can.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSheer by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light enough to layer over any dress without hiding it, so your gown stays the focus from the aisle to the dance floor.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e3 ways to wear it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drape it as a cape across the shoulders, wrap it loosely around the arms, or knot it softly at the neck. One piece, several silhouettes.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eGenerous, versatile size.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e26 inches by 118 inches (68cm by 3m): Long enough to wrap, short enough to stay put, cut to work with all styles of wedding dresses.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Paris.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cape is cut and finished by hand in our atelier, not mass produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefrenchweddingveil.com\/collections\/bridal-shawls-scarves-capes\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;\"\u003ebridal shawls, scarves and capes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The French Wedding Veil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53268280213771,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/4856\/1419\/files\/silk-chiffon-bridal-cape-front-shoulders.webp?v=1784889036"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/4856\/1419\/collections\/silk-shawl-for-wedding.png?v=1790264851","url":"https:\/\/thefrenchweddingveil.com\/collections\/bridal-shawls-scarves-capes.oembed","provider":"The French Wedding Veil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}