After the perfect gown has been chosen, like any special outfit, it’s time to accessorize! Shopping for accessories can be just as fun as shopping for the gown. The jewelry, shoes, and veil are great ways to show your personality and flair.

Jewelry
Your wedding day jewelry should be comfortable, timeless, and not overdone. It should complement your gown and of course the most important piece of jewelry you’ll be wearing this day – your wedding ring!

Before you shop for jewelry, talk with your mother, grandmother, sister, or close girlfriends to see if you could wear the jewelry worn on their wedding day. Jewelry is a great item to serve as your “something borrowed” and will have even more meaning when previously worn by a loved one.

You may also choose to make your own jewelry! Bead and craft stores carry many beautiful jewels that are elegant and stylish. Making jewelry may be a fun activity to do with your bridesmaids, perhaps as an afternoon activity on the day of your bachelorette party or wedding shower.

Shoes
Shoes are the accessory that can truly show your personality without distracting from your elegant white gown. First, there’s no rule that your shoes need to be white – your shoes can serve as your “something blue” or as a statement to your love for the color red! For the active or comfort-seeking bride, some even opt for tennis shoes (possibly dressed up with lace ribbon or bedazzled with jewels). Choose shoes that you love and can wear again – they just may become your favorite accessory to wear on your anniversary dates!

Veil & Headpiece
For many, the veil is the finishing touch – the piece of the bridal ensemble that makes the woman feel like a bride. Just as there are a number of choices for gowns, there are endless options of veils. Remember that there are many shades of white. When looking for a veil, choose one that is the same shade as your gown. Determine if you would like to remove the veil for the reception. Some opt to wear a headpiece and veil for the ceremony and just the headpiece for the reception.

In addition to a veil, you may choose a headpiece, such as a tiara, bunwrap, headband, or halo. Try on a variety of headpieces with the veil to determine the best look for you. Bring the veil and headpiece with you to your trial run hair appointment so that the stylist can determine how to incorporate it with your desired hairstyle.

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