Éternelle is a full lace mantilla in cathedral length, cut entirely from Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®, the certified Leavers lace of Calais and Caudry, in the north of France. There is no tulle at its center. From the crown to the hem, the veil is lace, so its roses, leaves and scrolling stems run over your hair, along your shoulders and down the full length of the train.
Each veil is cut and finished by hand in our Paris atelier. The scalloped, eyelash-fringed edge is placed to follow the line of your face, then falls behind you in soft, unbroken folds. Leavers lace is fine and supple, so even at this length the veil drapes close to the body instead of standing away from it.
All Lace, from Crown to Hem
Most mantillas, including our own Avec Toi and Mon Amour, are made of fine tulle finished with a lace border. Éternelle is built differently: the whole veil is lace. The result is richer and closer to the antique mantillas once passed down through families, and the pattern stays visible even where the veil rests against your dress.
If you would rather have tulle at the center, so your hair and gown show through more clearly, Avec Toi (wide floral border) and Mon Amour (scalloped edge) are our lace-edged alternatives, cut in a circle. You can compare all three in our mantilla collection.
The Lace: Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®
Calais lace is made on Leavers looms, machines that came to Calais from England in the early nineteenth century and are still in use today. Instead of knitting a mesh, the loom twists thousands of threads around one another, which gives the lace its depth, its fine hexagonal ground and its soft, irregular eyelash edge. It is slow work, and only a small number of lacemakers in Calais and Caudry still do it.
Dentelle de Calais-Caudry® is a collective trademark and, since 2024, a protected geographical indication. The name may only be used for Leavers lace made by certified lacemakers in Calais and Caudry. We use the same certified lace across our French lace veils.
A Mantilla for the Nuptial Mass
The mantilla has always belonged in church. For many Catholic brides, covering the hair with lace for the wedding Mass is a way of keeping an old custom, and it remains common at the Traditional Latin Mass. Because Éternelle is lace throughout, it covers the hair fully while leaving the face open and softly framed, so it can be worn through the whole ceremony, at the altar and at Communion, not only for the walk down the aisle.
Secured with its comb and a few bobby pins, it stays in place through the standing and kneeling of a full Mass. For other veils suited to a church ceremony, see our veils for a Catholic wedding.
Length, Fit and Styling
Éternelle is cathedral length, 250 cm (98 in) long, cut as a rectangle with softly rounded corners. Worn at the crown, the front edge frames the face and the back extends into a train beyond the hem of your gown.
Placing the comb
A clear comb is sewn in at the top. Slide it in at the crown, or a little further back if you want more of your hair to show, and add two or three bobby pins under the lace for extra hold. The lace sits best over a low bun or smooth hair worn down; a very high updo lifts it away from the face.
Which gowns it suits
Because the lace carries the look, Éternelle is at its best with clean lines: silk crepe, satin or mikado, long sleeves, a high or bateau neckline. With a lace gown, choose a dress whose lace is similar in tone and scale, so the two read as one.
Made in Paris, Kept for Generations
Each Éternelle is cut and finished by hand in our Paris atelier. Stored flat or loosely rolled in acid-free tissue paper, away from light, the lace keeps its color and shape for years, ready to be worn again by a daughter, a sister or a friend.
Care
Hang the veil a few days before the wedding to let any folds relax. If needed, steam gently from a distance, never directly on the lace, and do not iron. For cleaning, entrust it to a dry cleaner who works with bridal lace.
Details
- Lace: 100% Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®, Leavers lace
- Construction: full lace, no tulle
- Length: cathedral, 250 cm (98 in)
- Shape: rectangle with rounded corners
- Attachment: clear comb
- Cut and finished by hand in Paris
Éternelle is a full lace mantilla in cathedral length, cut entirely from Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®, the certified Leavers lace of Calais and Caudry, in the north of France. There is no tulle at its center. From the crown to the hem, the veil is lace, so its roses, leaves and scrolling stems run over your hair, along your shoulders and down the full length of the train.
Each veil is cut and finished by hand in our Paris atelier. The scalloped, eyelash-fringed edge is placed to follow the line of your face, then falls behind you in soft, unbroken folds. Leavers lace is fine and supple, so even at this length the veil drapes close to the body instead of standing away from it.
All Lace, from Crown to Hem
Most mantillas, including our own Avec Toi and Mon Amour, are made of fine tulle finished with a lace border. Éternelle is built differently: the whole veil is lace. The result is richer and closer to the antique mantillas once passed down through families, and the pattern stays visible even where the veil rests against your dress.
If you would rather have tulle at the center, so your hair and gown show through more clearly, Avec Toi (wide floral border) and Mon Amour (scalloped edge) are our lace-edged alternatives, cut in a circle. You can compare all three in our mantilla collection.
The Lace: Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®
Calais lace is made on Leavers looms, machines that came to Calais from England in the early nineteenth century and are still in use today. Instead of knitting a mesh, the loom twists thousands of threads around one another, which gives the lace its depth, its fine hexagonal ground and its soft, irregular eyelash edge. It is slow work, and only a small number of lacemakers in Calais and Caudry still do it.
Dentelle de Calais-Caudry® is a collective trademark and, since 2024, a protected geographical indication. The name may only be used for Leavers lace made by certified lacemakers in Calais and Caudry. We use the same certified lace across our French lace veils.
A Mantilla for the Nuptial Mass
The mantilla has always belonged in church. For many Catholic brides, covering the hair with lace for the wedding Mass is a way of keeping an old custom, and it remains common at the Traditional Latin Mass. Because Éternelle is lace throughout, it covers the hair fully while leaving the face open and softly framed, so it can be worn through the whole ceremony, at the altar and at Communion, not only for the walk down the aisle.
Secured with its comb and a few bobby pins, it stays in place through the standing and kneeling of a full Mass. For other veils suited to a church ceremony, see our veils for a Catholic wedding.
Length, Fit and Styling
Éternelle is cathedral length, 250 cm (98 in) long, cut as a rectangle with softly rounded corners. Worn at the crown, the front edge frames the face and the back extends into a train beyond the hem of your gown.
Placing the comb
A clear comb is sewn in at the top. Slide it in at the crown, or a little further back if you want more of your hair to show, and add two or three bobby pins under the lace for extra hold. The lace sits best over a low bun or smooth hair worn down; a very high updo lifts it away from the face.
Which gowns it suits
Because the lace carries the look, Éternelle is at its best with clean lines: silk crepe, satin or mikado, long sleeves, a high or bateau neckline. With a lace gown, choose a dress whose lace is similar in tone and scale, so the two read as one.
Made in Paris, Kept for Generations
Each Éternelle is cut and finished by hand in our Paris atelier. Stored flat or loosely rolled in acid-free tissue paper, away from light, the lace keeps its color and shape for years, ready to be worn again by a daughter, a sister or a friend.
Care
Hang the veil a few days before the wedding to let any folds relax. If needed, steam gently from a distance, never directly on the lace, and do not iron. For cleaning, entrust it to a dry cleaner who works with bridal lace.
Details
- Lace: 100% Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®, Leavers lace
- Construction: full lace, no tulle
- Length: cathedral, 250 cm (98 in)
- Shape: rectangle with rounded corners
- Attachment: clear comb
- Cut and finished by hand in Paris
Éternelle is cut entirely from Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®, Leavers lace woven by certified lacemakers in Calais and Caudry, in the north of France. On a Leavers loom, the pattern and the fine net are formed together, thread by thread, rather than knitted or printed onto a plain mesh. This is what gives the flowers and scrolls their soft relief and finishes the edge in a delicate eyelash fringe. The lace is light and supple, falls in loose folds around the face and shoulders, and holds its pattern over time. Cut and finished by hand in our Paris atelier.
Éternelle is cut entirely from Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®, Leavers lace woven by certified lacemakers in Calais and Caudry, in the north of France. On a Leavers loom, the pattern and the fine net are formed together, thread by thread, rather than knitted or printed onto a plain mesh. This is what gives the flowers and scrolls their soft relief and finishes the edge in a delicate eyelash fringe. The lace is light and supple, falls in loose folds around the face and shoulders, and holds its pattern over time. Cut and finished by hand in our Paris atelier.
What is a mantilla wedding veil?
A mantilla is a lace veil worn at the crown with no gathering at the top, so the lace lies flat and frames the face. It comes from Spain, where it was traditionally worn over a tall comb, and it has long been worn in church. Éternelle is cut as a rectangle with softly rounded corners.
Is this veil made entirely of lace?
Yes. Éternelle is a full lace wedding veil: the whole piece is Calais lace, with no tulle at the center.
How is Éternelle different from the Avec Toi and Mon Amour mantillas?
Avec Toi and Mon Amour are made of fine tulle with a Calais lace border, which lets your hair and gown show through. Éternelle is lace from crown to hem, so it covers the hair more fully and gives a richer, more traditional look.
What is Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®?
It is Leavers lace made by certified lacemakers in Calais and Caudry, in the north of France. The name is a collective trademark and, since 2024, a protected geographical indication, so it cannot be used for lace made anywhere else.
Is a mantilla appropriate for a Catholic wedding?
Yes. The mantilla is one of the most traditional choices for a Catholic ceremony and is common at the Traditional Latin Mass. Covering the hair is a custom rather than a rule, so if you are unsure, ask your parish.
How does the veil stay in place?
A clear comb is sewn in at the top. Slide it into your hair at the crown and add two or three bobby pins under the lace for extra hold through the ceremony.
Which wedding dresses go with a full lace mantilla?
Gowns with clean lines work best: silk crepe, satin or mikado, often with long sleeves or a high neckline. With a lace dress, choose lace similar in tone and scale to the veil.
What if I need to return or exchange it?
Returns and exchanges are accepted within 14 days of receiving your order. See our Refund Policy for full details.
What is a mantilla wedding veil?
A mantilla is a lace veil worn at the crown with no gathering at the top, so the lace lies flat and frames the face. It comes from Spain, where it was traditionally worn over a tall comb, and it has long been worn in church. Éternelle is cut as a rectangle with softly rounded corners.
Is this veil made entirely of lace?
Yes. Éternelle is a full lace wedding veil: the whole piece is Calais lace, with no tulle at the center.
How is Éternelle different from the Avec Toi and Mon Amour mantillas?
Avec Toi and Mon Amour are made of fine tulle with a Calais lace border, which lets your hair and gown show through. Éternelle is lace from crown to hem, so it covers the hair more fully and gives a richer, more traditional look.
What is Dentelle de Calais-Caudry®?
It is Leavers lace made by certified lacemakers in Calais and Caudry, in the north of France. The name is a collective trademark and, since 2024, a protected geographical indication, so it cannot be used for lace made anywhere else.
Is a mantilla appropriate for a Catholic wedding?
Yes. The mantilla is one of the most traditional choices for a Catholic ceremony and is common at the Traditional Latin Mass. Covering the hair is a custom rather than a rule, so if you are unsure, ask your parish.
How does the veil stay in place?
A clear comb is sewn in at the top. Slide it into your hair at the crown and add two or three bobby pins under the lace for extra hold through the ceremony.
Which wedding dresses go with a full lace mantilla?
Gowns with clean lines work best: silk crepe, satin or mikado, often with long sleeves or a high neckline. With a lace dress, choose lace similar in tone and scale to the veil.
What if I need to return or exchange it?
Returns and exchanges are accepted within 14 days of receiving your order. See our Refund Policy for full details.
Éternelle - Full Lace Cathedral Mantilla in Calais Lace
Full lace cathedral mantilla in Calais-Caudry lace, 250 cm (98") long. Handmade in Paris.
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