Weddings Summer 2008 > Brides

Veils Store Directory

Basia Custom Headdresses & Accessories

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

Basia's one-of-a-kind headdresses and veils are the stuff of storybook weddings: elegant and understated, with exquisite embellishments like ribbon, enameled flowers, feathers, or Swarovski crystals ($100-$400).

Ellen Christine Millinery

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

This boutique houses creations adorned with handmade flowers, vintage netting, and other details, most 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 light cotton hats for summer and fur, felt, and wool for cooler weather. Asymmetrical cocktail hats for the funkier bride are also available.

J Couture Design

179 Berkeley Pl., nr. Seventh Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-783-6855; jcouturedesign.com

During the six years Joanna Luo spent working at a Soho bridal shop, she dreamed of opening her own. Now she creates one-of-a-kind gowns ($1,500-$3,000), headpieces, and veils ($100-$400).

Jennifer Behr

718-569-2896; jenniferbehr.com

From her Brooklyn-based studio, former Frédéric Fekkai designer Jennifer Behr has been fashioning silk and leather hair accessories for Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Henri Bendel for several years. Her new bridal collection incorporates feathers and hand-pressed silk flowers ($128-$1,450), and fashions custom pieces from couture feathers and pearls, vintage lace, and metallic ribbons for the downtown artsy crowd (from $250).

Leah C. Couture Millinery

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

Women love Leah's romantic, custom-made headpieces ($225-$750) and wide-netted veils, which often feature her trademark feather hair ornaments.

Nelson D'Leon

50 W. 34th St., at Sixth Ave., Ste. 21C9; 212-563-9879; nelsondleon.com

D'Leon and his sister customize veils ($150-$3,000) and handcraft headpieces using lace, beads, pearls, porcelain flowers, and Swarovski crystals ($150-$600). Consultations are $250.

Regina B.

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

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

The extensive veil section at this soup-to-nuts bridal salon offers 300 different kinds of veils and more than 350 headpieces, including tiaras, combs, and flowers. Veil prices start at a very reasonable $65 but can soar up to $3,000, depending on beadwork, style, and material. Headpieces are $80-$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 swank gowns. Every piece is custom-made by designer Suzanne Newman's team (from $300).

Wedding Library by Claudia Hanlin and Jennifer Zabinsky

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

The wedding library's vast collection includes headpieces from romantic Susan Hoxie and 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-$1,000, while veils are $125-$1,500.