Weddings Winter 2008 > Brides

Veils Store Directory

Basia Custom Headdresses & Accessories

304 Columbus Ave., nr. 74th St.; 212-874-6720

Basia’s one-of-a-kind headpieces and veils are elegant and understated, with exquisite embellishments like ribbon, enameled flowers, feathers, or Swarovski crystals ($100 to $400).

Bride's Head Revisited

43 E. 78th St., nr. Madison Ave., fourth fl.; 212-465-2613; bridesheadrevisited.net

The owners of this precious boutique, Emily Martin and Alexandra Kowalski, draw upon their art and design backgrounds (both once worked at the Costume Institute of the Met) to create unique headpieces for the style-conscious. They make French veils from $100, crystal combs from $40, and silk flowers from $98.

Ellen Christine Millinery

255 W. 18th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-242-2457; ellenchristine.com

This boutique carries creations adorned with handmade flowers and vintage netting. Most are made by Christine herself, a former costumer who skillfully turns out custom hats and headpieces to brides’ specifications. Prices upon request.

Eugenia Kim

347 W. 36th St., Ste. 502, nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-674-1345;eugeniakim.com

This chic millinery shop will create a custom headpiece and veil to match any gown (from $200). In-stock selections include straw and cotton hats for summer, fur and wool for cooler weather, and asymmetrical cocktail hats for the funkier bride. By appointment only.

Jennifer Behr

718-569-2896; jenniferbehr.com

A former Frédéric Fekkai hair accessories designer, Jennifer Behr has been fashioning silk and leather adornments for Saks Fifth Avenue and Henri Bendel for several years. Her new bridal collection incorporates feathers and hand-pressed silk flowers ($128 to $1,450) for the downtown artsy crowd.

Leah C. Couture Millinery

124 W. 30th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 203; 212-947-3505; leahc.net

Leah’s striking custom-made headpieces ($225 to $750)—featuring her trademark feathers—will satisfy any bride with a flair for drama. Her wide-net veils run the gamut from retro-inspired to swankily sophisticated. By appointment only.

Regina B.

350 Seventh Ave., nr. 30th St., Ste. 2203; 212-643-2939; reginab.com

Brides should take advantage of the one-on-one service at this 22nd floor nook, where Regina offers more than 400 headpieces—tiaras (about $450), bun wraps, Spanish combs—made with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls.

Sposabella Couture, La Sposa Veil

8207 Fifth Avenue, nr. 82nd St., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; 718-680-9665; sposabellacouture.com

The extensive veil section at this bridal salon includes more than 600 different kinds of headpieces. Veil prices start at a reasonable $65, but can soar to $3,000, depending on beadwork and material. Headpieces are $80 to $1,000.

Suzanne Couture Millinery

27 E. 61st St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-593-3232; suzannemillinery.com

Customers from nearby Reem Acra and Vera Wang come to this elegant Madison Avenue boutique for glamorous headpieces, hats, and veils that will do justice to their elegant gowns. Every piece is custom-made (from $300).

Wedding Library by Claudia Hanlin and Jennifer Zabinsky

43 E. 78th St., at Madison Ave.; 212-327-0100; theweddinglibrary.com

A Wedding Library’s vast collection includes headpieces from the romantic Susan Hoxie and the glam Regina B., as well as an extensive supply of best-selling Bride’s Head Revisited veils. Headpieces, from bun wraps to tiaras, are $175 to $1,000; veils are $125 to $1,500.