Choosing the Right Bridal Accessories

After you've selected your wedding gown, it's time to shop for your accessories. It's important to be sure that your accessories match the style and feel of your dress - and that you don't overdo it. Just one or two carefully chosen pieces are usually all you need. Check out our advice on selecting the right accessories for your gown.

Veil

A full-length veil looks just right with a classic ballgown


Gloves

While gloves are most frequently seen with traditional gowns, we love playing up the retro, Marilyn Monroe factor by pairing them with a glam, sexy style.


Birdcage Veil

Brides who want a vintage look gravitate toward a short birdcage veil. This style looks particularly lovely with a short dress.


Floral Wreath

For a full-on boho-chic garden fairy look, a floral wreath is just the right hair accessory. We suggest pairing it with a sheath style gown, perhaps with some floral details to match.


Statement Earrings

If your gown has just a splash of sparkle, a pair of statement earrings can ramp up the look. But if you're wearing a gown that's covered in head-to-toe bling, select smaller earrings.


Jacket or Coat

If you're getting married in the wintertime, consider sporting a cool cover-up if you decide to take pictures outside. Jackets or other outerwear look best on a less-adorned gown.

Hair Flower

A large hair flower looks particularly lovely with a fitted gown or sheath with just a hint of sparkle.

Headband or Tiara

Sparkly headbands or tiaras look picture perfect with a grand ballgown. It's the ultimate princess look.

Necklace

We normally think that statement necklaces look best with strapless necklines, but this pairing of a cool necklace with an illusion neckline gown by Amsale changed our mind.