Wearing a veil is a beautiful and time-honored tradition of white weddings, with a long history in ceremonies of different religious affiliations including Jewish and Christian. In addition to playing a symbolic role, the veil also provides a wedding photographer with some dramatic and exquisite image opportunities. There’s something enchanting about seeing a Cathedral veil spread in all of its glory right before the bride is about to walk down the aisle, or catching a glimpse of her face behind the white netting as she stares into the eyes of her groom at the altar. Here are some of our favorite breathtaking images of beautiful brides and their most treasured accessory.