Every girl knows no outfit is complete without a few well-chosen accessories. The same holds true for your wedding day! The perfect earrings, necklace, shoes and veil can transform a dress into something even more amazing.
Almost every bride will purchase jewelry especially for her wedding day. Sometimes these are heirlooms from grandma or maybe even his mom. Sometimes they are a gift from your parents. (A beautiful pearl earring and necklace set is a treasured reminder of my wedding day every time I wear them.) Sometimes your jewelry holds no other significance than that you simply loved it. No matter the origin of your jewelry, it will undoubtedly be a way for you to complete your bridal look.
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| Kate Rose Jewelry photographed by Sterling Images |
Have you figured out what your accessory style is? Are you into big, flashy earrings and statement pieces? Do you prefer more subdued, classic pieces? Are pearls your thing? Would you love to wear a tiara?
Before going to pick out your accessories, you should probably consider a few things:
First, think about what you envisioned for the day. Did you imagine a cathedral-length veil, your grandmother's pearl earrings and a simple bracelet? Did you imagine a birdcage veil, a pair of statement earrings, and a crystal-encrusted pair of shoes? If you don't know what you want, it will be hard for the consultant (or whoever is helping you) to point you in the right direction. If you are totally unsure of what you want, at least know a few things you would prefer not to have.
Tony Bowls earrings make a great statement piece
Second, consider how much you want to spend. Do you want pieces to last a lifetime? Or are you fine with costume jewelry that may not make it to your daughter's wedding? Do you want a strand of real pearls? Or are man-made pearls fine with you? Jewelry costs add up fast so make sure you give yourself a budget and stay aware of the cost of what you're trying on.
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| Bird cage veil with pearls and crystals at the comb by Mariell |
Lastly, know how far in advance to order. Can you make your selections weeks before you need your accessories for your bridal portraits? Or do you need to order months in advance? Your ordering time frame will depend on a great number of things so take the time to ask. (Just as a heads up, around our store you need to order about 12 weeks before you need your accessories. Some of our pieces take less time, but it depends on the designer.)
Jewelry and veils aren't the only accessories! Shoes are also a great way to show your style. Bridal shoes range from simple ballet flats to flashy Swarovski-encrusted 5" heels. Some shoes can be dyed to match your dress, your bridesmaid dresses, the color of your groom's eyes, or pretty much any color that strikes your fancy. Here's a few examples of some of our favorite shoes!
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| Gaga by Benjamin Adams |
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| Cinnamon by Pink Paradox London |
Remember, there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to your
accessory style. The only thing that matters is that you love it!
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