Maria Lucia Hohan for Weddings: Bridal Veils, Capes and Guest Gowns
Maria Lucia Hohan for Weddings: Bridal Veils, Capes and Guest Gowns
Maria Lucia Hohan dresses brides and their guests. For the bride there are lace-trimmed tulle veils and sheer capes. For the guest there are metallic silk gowns, many of them made with a matching shawl for the ceremony. All of it is made in Bucharest by a house founded in 2003.
Which Maria Lucia Hohan veils are there?
- Kiomi: tulle with a fine metallic thread and a lace trim.
- Connie: a long lace-edged veil that falls into a train.
- Iva: soft tulle with a deep lace border at the hem.
- Anise: the simplest of the four, falling past the shoulders.
All four are made without a comb, so you can pin them high on the head, then lower at the back.
When should a bride choose a cape over a veil?
A cape works when the gown has a strong back you want to keep in view. The Dalma is tulle with a lace trim that sits on the shoulders, and the Celestina cape in white is floor-length silk mousseline. Both come off easily for the party.
What should a wedding guest wear from Maria Lucia Hohan?
For a black-tie wedding, choose a metallic gown and bring its shawl for the ceremony. The Salima in Galaxy has a matching Cris shawl, and the Tomina and Verity also have shawls cut in the same print. Avoid white and ivory as a guest, which rules out the Birch and Moonbeam shades.
What about the rehearsal dinner?
This is where the minis come in. The Elsinora has a tulle panel that falls like a short train, and the Kelly has an extra-long back panel. For the morning, the sheer Sassy kaftan is made for getting ready.
What should I know before ordering for a wedding?
Sizes are French, so check the Maria Lucia Hohan size guide first. Order early: the house prepares each piece to order, and alterations to pleated silk take time.
Which gown suits which wedding?
| Wedding | Maria Lucia Hohan choice |
|---|---|
| Black-tie evening | Nadira, Naima and Huda in metallic silk tulle |
| Destination summer wedding | Salima in Peach Fizz, Meilien in Rosa |
| Winter wedding | Heidi in Incense with the Fussili cape |
| Civil ceremony, as a bride | A slim white silk gown with the Anise veil |
How do you choose a veil length?
Match the veil to the gown and the venue. A long veil such as the Connie suits a church aisle and a gown with a train. A shoulder-length veil such as the Anise suits a city ceremony and a slim column. If the gown has a strong back, choose a sheer veil so the detail still shows.
What should a mother of the bride wear?
Something covered but not dull. A metallic gown with a matching shawl over the arms gives coverage for the ceremony, and the shawl comes off for dinner. The Celestina cape over a strapless gown does the same job.
How do you care for a gown after the wedding?
Steam the metallic silk to refresh it, as the house specifies, then store it on a padded hanger inside a breathable bag. Dry clean the veils and the tulle capes only.
See also how to wear a shawl over an evening gown, how to style a Maria Lucia Hohan gown and the full Maria Lucia Hohan at Luxury Shoes .
Frequently asked questions
Does Maria Lucia Hohan make bridal veils?
Yes. The Kiomi, Connie, Iva and Anise veils are tulle with lace trims, all made without a comb.
Can I wear Maria Lucia Hohan as a wedding guest?
Yes. The metallic silk gowns suit black-tie weddings. Avoid the white and ivory shades as a guest.
Do Maria Lucia Hohan gowns come with a shawl?
Several gowns have a matching Cris shawl sold separately, including the Salima, Tomina, Verity and Zephyra.
Does Maria Lucia Hohan make bridal capes?
Yes. The Dalma is a lace-trimmed tulle cape and the Celestina is a floor-length silk mousseline cape.
By Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Luxury Shoes .
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