In bridal fashion, the short veil that covers only the bride’s face is called a blusher veil.
A blusher is usually a single layer of lightweight fabric that falls over the face from a comb, headpiece, or longer veil. During a ceremony, it may be lifted back by the partner, a parent, or the bride herself. The word describes the veil’s position and function rather than a particular fabric.
A blusher is often confused with a birdcage veil. A birdcage veil is a short net veil that usually frames part or all of the face, while a blusher specifically refers to the section worn over the face and traditionally drawn back during the ceremony. A cathedral veil, by contrast, is a long formal veil extending well behind the wearer.
Blushers can be attached to veils of different lengths, so they are not limited to informal weddings or one historical period.