Shopping for a wedding dress is extremely rewarding. Equally as exciting, however, is picking out accessories. The Wedding Shoppe, now with a new Lobby Lounge, knows how to make your boutique experience even more fun. When you start planning how to accessorize your wedding dress, here are some bridal accessories to consider and six bridal accessory tips that will make your wedding dress really shine.
1. Match Your Jewelry and Headpieces
Earrings
When thinking about how to accessorize your wedding dress, start with the earrings. Your face will be in every picture and every video. Your uncle Rob will be filming it on a 90s camcorder catching close ups of you saying “I do,” so your nuptials can be forever embedded in VHS formatting. Trust us when we say the right earrings look perfect in standard or high definition. The wrong ones? Not so much.
When we suggest that you “match your jewelry,” this is the origin point. Pick the right earrings to go with your theme and your dress. Then everything else should fall into place.
Bridal Hairpieces
For the second most important bridal accessory tip, headwear is a close runner up to your earrings. The classic look is a stand alone veil. If you go the traditional route with a white dress and a white veil, matching the rest of the bridal accessories will be easy.
Some choose not to be so traditional at their wedding by wearing black gowns, dressing up in cosplay, or simply getting a dress with pockets. If you go in this direction, you might want to think of something other than a veil. The tiara is always a popular item. Feel like royalty on your wedding day!. Pick a golden tiara covered in rhinestones and sparkle or a floral wreath crown for the boho bride.
Also, don’t forget your bridal party. You will want your most supportive crew to be just as elegant as you. When you pick out your hair accessories, it’s the perfect time to pick out their hair accessories as well.
Décolletage
The neckline of your wedding dress offers various ways to show off your beauty. If your gown has a plunge neckline, a sparkling necklace is a great option. You can find longer necklaces that rest loosely around your neck or necklaces that hang tight and closer to your neck.
Bracelets, Anklets, Diamonds, Pearls, and More
Once you’ve picked out everything else, you’ll have a solid base and idea to narrow down your selection. Whether you use pearls, diamonds, emeralds, gold, or silver bridal accessories, finding matching miscellaneous items will be a breeze.
Some things to consider when shopping for bridal accessories, make sure that the item accentuates the dress instead of distracting from it. For instance, if you pick a gown with a high neckline, you will want to refrain from getting a necklace. That would make the area too “high traffic” and distract from the overall look.
Also, matching your jewelry is imperative in tying the whole outfit together. Consider making sure all the jewelry has the same precious metals and jewels.
2. There’s More to Bridal Accessories Than Jewelry
When planning how to accessorize your wedding dress, don’t just think about jewelry. There are so many different combinations out there that speak to your personality. Do you want a garter that suggests “wild and uninhibited” or would you prefer one that says you’re “madly in love?”
If your gown doesn’t have pockets, you might want a matching handbag to carry your phone. Maybe you don’t want to be covered in gold jewelry, but you want something to stand out. A belt would be great for something more toned down. If you get married in the winter, a jacket would be necessary on your list of bridal accessories.
3. Less Can Be More When it Comes to Bridal Accessories
It’s easy to get carried away when you walk in for your bridal accessories appointment. Once you start seeing your theme coming to life, you’ll want the tiara and the veil along with the shiny necklace, the dangly earrings, and several rows of bracelets. We get it. It’s exciting. That’s why we love doing what we do. We get to reach that level of excitement every day!
As far as bridal accessory tips are concerned, we would be remiss if we didn’t talk about this potential situation. You don’t need to lose sight of your vision and when there are a lot of fabulous options, it’s hard not to want all of them. Trust the expert stylist who’s helping you. They are there to guide you to that ultimate wedding day look. Sometimes, being a minimalist bride says so much more.
4. Don’t Forget About Bridal Shoes
Once you get the rest of your wardrobe together, find the perfect shoes to tie the whole outfit together. Your wedding might call for extravagant, sparkling, and elegant high heels to match the royalty of your tiara.
You might not want to be a princess at all. In fact, you may want to show off your skater side. In this case, you should check out some wedding sneakers.
Your wedding shoes are a great way to show off your unique self. Whether you are going for a traditional or modern look, there’s definitely a perfect pair of shoes to match the wedding day look you envision.
5. Be You and Don’t Forget to Smile
Of all the bridal accessory tips that we’ve given you, there is no rule greater than #5. Don’t hesitate to hold out for the perfect item to suit your vision. A luxury experience involves you having the power to say no. The expert stylists will find something to make you glow with a big, excited grin.
It’s an emotional day, but it’s your big day and it will live in your heart forever. So, don’t be afraid to have fun with your theme, wedding gown, and bridal accessories. You’re there to celebrate the love you have for each other, so don’t forget to smile from earring to earring.
6. Find the Right Bridal Shop
If you are ready to take an in depth course in “How to Accessorize Your Wedding Dress,” call our bridal experts! The Wedding Shoppe offers high quality dresses, scheduled appointments, a large selection of bridal accessories, and champagne to toast to your big day. Our luxury bridal shop will take your expectations seriously and will have the expert advice to take your wedding day look from great to incredible.
We hope these accessory shopping tips are helpful for your matrimonial adventure. If you are planning on exchanging vows in the near future, book an accessories appointment with us today to ensure you have everything you need for your dream wedding day look.
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