Clio is a short lace face veil in soft Italian tulle, set on small combs and finished with our Clio lace. It sits just over the eyes, framing them with a softly scalloped lace edge. A gentler, more romantic alternative to a birdcage veil, it has all the drama of a blusher with nothing to lift back.
- Set on small combs that slide into your hair, so you can place it at exactly the angle you want.
- Soft Italian tulle falls lightly over the eyes without hiding your expression.
- Edged in our Clio lace, a scalloped lace that draws a soft line across the face.
- A short wedding veil and modern alternative to a traditional long veil, for a church, civil or registry office wedding.
- Handmade to order in Bath, England — never mass-produced or imported.
Made in Bath, England
Handcrafted to Order
Made in our Bath workshop, a stone's throw from the Abbey. Each piece is crafted individually—never mass-produced or imported.
Couture Materials
We source materials from specialist mills and suppliers in England, Italy and the USA, selected for quality and longevity.
Gift-Ready Presentation
Every order arrives beautifully wrapped and ready to gift. No additional packaging needed—just hand it over. Presented in our signature keepsake box with grosgrain ribbon.
Since 2007
Founded by Sarah, Britten is an independent atelier seen in The Crown on Netflix, featured in Vogue and Style Me Pretty.
"Clio is the voilette for brides who like to style it themselves. The scalloped lace gives a softer, rounder line across the eyes, and the combs let you set it straight across the brow or tilt it to one side, then forget about it." — Sarah, Founder
Specifications
- Materials: Italian tulle edged with Clio lace, on two metal combs
- Colour: Ivory or Off white
- Drop: Approximately 15cm from comb to lace edge
- Design: Voilette face veil, permanently mounted to combs
- Origin: Entirely handmade in Bath by one artisan
Frequently Asked Questions
Hold the 'Clio' so the lace edge sits at eye level, then slide the combs into your hair, teeth pointing back, so they catch close to the scalp. Combs grip best in hair with a little texture, so a light spritz of dry shampoo or a touch of backcombing where they sit makes all the difference. For more styling advice, please read our wedding veil guide or get in touch.
Both are short voilettes in the same soft Italian tulle. The 'Clio' is set on combs and edged in our scalloped Clio lace, so you can position it wherever you like, including on a half-up style or tilted to one side. The 'Vita' is mounted on a satin headband and edged in our Siena eyelash lace, and simply slides on like an Alice band.
A voilette is a short veil that falls just over the eyes. The 'Clio' is made in soft Italian tulle, which is finer and more fluid than the crisp Russian net of a birdcage veil, so it falls gently over the face. It is edged with our Clio lace and drops approximately 15cm from the combs.
Store your voilette loosely and never folded flat under weight, so the scalloped lace edge is not crushed. Keep it somewhere dry and away from direct sunlight. If you need storage solutions, please see our veil bag and hanging clip.
All our veils are entirely handmade in Bath by one skilled artisan, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. Each 'Clio' is edged by hand and mounted to its combs individually, never mass-produced or imported. This approach means your veil is a true piece of craftsmanship that will remain beautiful for generations.