I shortened a borrowed wedding veil without asking. How do I tell my aunt?
Weddings"Bring the veil when you come for lunch," my aunt said. "I'd love to see it laid out again." I said yes, then remembered the strip of lace in my dress bag.
She lent me her wedding veil. I had its lower edge shortened because it caught under my shoes at the fitting. I told the alterations shop I had permission. What I actually had was my aunt saying, "Make yourself comfortable in it." I knew those weren't the same thing when I answered the shop's question.
The removed piece is still in the bag. I don't know whether anything can be done with it. My husband thinks I should explain that the veil looked beautiful in the photographs. I think that's an answer to a question she hasn't asked.
Lunch is on Sunday. Do I call now, or take the veil and explain in person? I want to acknowledge what I chose without presenting the wedding photographs as proof that it was worth it.