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Birdcage Veils: Bridal Headpieces for the Modern Bride

Not into the traditional wedding look? Take a tip from these trendy brides. They opted for an eye-catching birdcage veil - a short, lightweight and stylized alternative to the usual fabric veil and train.

Bridal headpieces come in all shapes and sizes, and birdcage veils (also known as visor veils) are no exception. These modern pieces hint at a vintage feel while still being cutting edge and can feature feathers, embroidery, flowers, and other embellishments. Some brides choose all-white birdcage veils to go with their wedding dress, while others add flare to their ensemble with color accents. Whatever bridal headpiece fits your style, you're sure to wow the crowd walking down the aisle.

To view other wedding photos by Bella Pictures, visit our Portfolio.

New Year's Wedding Photos

Now that 2012 has arrived, we'd like to wish you a happy New Year with some of our favorite New Year's wedding photos. Each December 31st, our photographers capture fun couples reveling in their "I Do's" to the backdrop of New Year's festivities.

At these nuptials, festive hats, streamers and poppers often make for amusing wedding favors, while venues that offer a view of fireworks displays don’t just merge the dual celebrations. They also set the stage for great New Year’s wedding photos. From baubles to bubbly, these newlyweds ring in the year with more than a typical midnight kiss.

In addition to these New Year’s wedding photos, view more Bella Pictures wedding photography by visiting our Wedding Photography Portfolio.

Bridal Session | Amy

Along with wedding photography, engagement photography and wedding videography, Bella also offers bridal sessions. The bridal session is a photography shoot with the bride alone. It typically takes place a few months before the wedding. The purpose of the bridal session is to illustrate the elegance and beauty of the bride, in a private, relaxed setting. Many brides choose to wear their gowns for this session and use the session as a "test run" to verify that the accessories, hairstyle and makeup that they've chosen complement their dresses. Check out Amy's bridal session below! You can also check out Amy and Graham's wedding photos!

Engagement Session in Chicago, IL | Renee & Mark

Renee and Mark had an urban engagement shoot in Chicago, IL. They used the city's great architecture and the beautiful skyline to accent their photographs which made for some amazing shots. Check out another Chicago, IL engagement session with a sports theme! Also, visit our planning section for tips on great engagement photography spots in Chicago.