So, you've got the dress sorted. Now, it's time to add some beautiful accessories to polish off your wedding day look. You need to follow a few guidelines concerning bridal decorations so that you won't look over the top or too plain.
Let's explore!
It may be tempting to wear a lot of jewellery and other accessories on your wedding day. However, it is better to select choice pieces to augment your gown rather than being drowned in decorations.
Consider the style of your dress. If the gown is bold, you won't need many extras. Your engagement and wedding rings and well-chosen earrings will look perfect.
If your dress is quite simple, you can jazz it up with a show-piece necklace, hair accessories, and even a tasteful waist sash.
Yes, it's a special day. But you still want to keep to your regular style. Your wedding look should be the most refined version of how you typically appear. You don't want to look too different and scare your intended!
When selecting jewellery for your wedding, it's best to choose items of the same tone. For example, if your wedding rings are gold, then earrings, hair accessories, or necklaces in the same hue are ideal.
Be careful if you're choosing rose gold items. The metal is beautiful and trendy, but it clashes with silver and yellow gold. It can also be challenging to find. I.e. you may find a necklace and earrings, but not a hair comb.
Furthermore, you also want your accessories to conform to your overall style. If you're going vintage, for example, an art-deco piece or an old-style locket is ideal. Otherwise, pearls and crystals are also always a classic choice.
Your accessory choice often depends on your gown's neckline. Designs that show off the décolletage, such as a sweetheart or strapless dress, lend themselves to more straightforward - or no – necklaces, and more dramatic earrings. Let your figure speak for itself!
It's best to place more emphasis on your earrings or hair accessories with a higher neckline. A V neck dress just begs for the perfect necklace to finish off the look.
The type of hairstyle you'll have on the day also plays its part. For up-styles, more noticeable dangling earrings look stunning. If your ears will be mostly covered by a down-do, then pearl or silver studs are perfect.
If you're getting married during cooler months, remember to add something warm yet stylish to your ensemble. You may not need it during the day, but as evening falls, it's best to have something to ward off the chill. It's also an effective way to strike a different feel between the ceremony and reception.
Popular cover-up choices include modish shawls, shrugs, faux fur pieces, lace jackets, wraps, stoles, or even capelets. There are several ways you can go.
Just remember to keep the cover-up in a style that matches or compliments your dress and other accessories. If your dress is ornate, choose a simple cover-up, and vice versa.
Don't be tempted to go for mega-heels. It'll be a lengthy day, so choose footwear you can handle for a long haul. Slippers with a small heel or pumps are perfect. Unless you're going for a short dress, shoes will be covered by your gown anyway, so go for comfort. Always make sure the style of your slippers complements your dress.
Even if you choose smaller heels or flats, wear in your wedding shoes to prevent unpleasant blisters on the day.
If image and style are not your strongest suits, get some advice from a stylist. Your wedding planner can help as well.
Happy accessorising!
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