Your wedding is more than just a ceremony. It’s a celebration of you and your better half’s love, commitment, and respect for each other. While every bride wants to live a fairytale wedding, there’s no need to empty your pockets to achieve this vision, especially regarding your bridal accessories.
If you want to look fabulous on the most memorable occasion without breaking the bank, here are a few budget-friendly bridal accessories suggestions curated explicitly for you.
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10 Ways To Make Your Bridal Accessories Budget-Friendly
Create A Budget
Like every other aspect of your wedding planning, your jewelry and accessories must be allocated a budget. It may be possible that you need an extravagant pair of earrings to complete your wedding ensemble, but necklaces and rings aren’t that important for you.
In that case, prioritizing your bridal accessory needs and creating an optimum budget is essential. Try to fix a particular amount you’ll be spending, then bifurcate your expenses based on your needs and wants.
Begin Early
You must start looking early to find the best bridal accessories in your budget. Many factors go into choosing the right pair of earrings, a necklace that matches your wedding attire’s neckline, and a headpiece that’s just right for you.
So start by browsing magazines, bridal websites, and even Pinterest to create a vision for your bridal accessories needs, and then start shopping. Starting early also gives you enough time to find items on sale and discounts.
Plus, there are so many items in the marketplace that may not be marketed as bridal pieces but match your vision for your wedding day. Use extra time to find amazing accessories for your big day at low costs and save big!
Choose Timeless Bridal Accessories
While trends come and go as the days pass, certain bridal accessories are timeless. You can save big bucks by choosing a classic piece of bridal accessory. Not only will it give you an elegant look on your wedding day, but it will also be a great addition to your accessories later on.
By buying accessories you can repurpose on different occasions, you’ll save money and always have a part of your special day with you, reminding you of those happy moments.
While most trendy bridal accessories are part of fast fashion, usually influenced by social media, it can help to incorporate some trendy accessories into your ensemble for a fresh look.
However, to keep it budget-friendly, aim for a timeless look that shows elegance, is versatile, and will hold sentimental value for you down the line. Some examples of accessories like these include an intricately embroidered veil, a jewelled hair comb, studs or chandelier earrings, crystal bracelets, and a classic bridal belt to bring your wedding gown together.
Create A Look That Matches Your Attire
Your bridal accessories should complement your wedding attire, not overshadow it. That’s why it’s essential to find accessories for your wedding dress and look. You can find unique items to match your aesthetic by identifying your look early on.
For instance, if your wedding theme is a garden party, then incorporating real flowers and leaves into your bridal accessories will help you look unique and save you money. On the other hand, for a rustic countryside wedding, incorporating some beautiful and inexpensive wooden jewelry in your bridal accessories can make your ensemble swoon-worthy.
Less Is More
If your personal style is simple and elegant, you can look fabulous without breaking the bank. You can play it two ways. If your wedding gown has extensive embroidery and an overall bold vibe, then sticking to simple, low-key jewelry will help your dress be the centrepiece of your ensemble.
The contrast between your wedding dress and bridal accessories can help make your wedding look more cohesive instead of all the elements fighting for attention.
But if your attire is understated and simple, adding simple accessories with just one bold piece of accessory will make you look like a fashion diva. Here, it would help if you decided which one piece of bridal accessory you want to highlight and keep the rest of your bridal accessories understated.
For instance, you could wear large chandelier earrings with an updo bun and a simple dress with a sweetheart neckline, keeping all other accessories simple and minimalistic.
Play With Different Hairstyles
You can save a lot of money on your bridal hair accessories by being more creative with your hairstyles. Many updos and braid styles require minimal accessories to enhance the look. You can try a few different styles with your hairstylist before the wedding and finalize one that makes you look and feel confident, even without extra help from bridal accessories.
Here are some inspirational hairstyle ideas for you:
- Try a sleek ponytail for an elegant look. Keep it high or low based on your preference. You can adorn it with a cute bow for an aesthetic appearance.
- Try opting for a low bun with soft ringlets framing your face for a romantic look. It’ll give you an effortless look, especially if you leave the accessories out.
- Opt for a classic chignon twisted at the nape of your neck for a timeless look. For a modern feel, add a flower or beaded hair fastener.
Keep Your Focus On The Neckline
The design of your bridal attire’s neckline can make all the difference in achieving a budget-friendly, fabulous look using bridal accessories. Your jewelry can change accordingly based on the shape and design of your neckline.
While a short V-shaped neckline is accentuated by a lovely choker or a collar necklace, a sweetheart neckline can be enhanced by stacking necklaces of varying lengths.
The best part of creating a bridal accessory look based on your dress’ neckline is that you get the opportunity to experiment with your jewelry and create a fabulous look without spending a fortune on it.
Here are some other suggestions that work:
A high neckline can be worn without a necklace. Since it’s embroidered enough, you can do it without a necklace, but if you want to add something, a simple, single-stone pendant works too. This accessory style can also be worn with a crew neckline.
Incorporate Family Heirlooms
The most beautiful way of saving money on your bridal accessories is by incorporating family heirlooms into your look. A lovely necklace passed down through generations in your family, a pair of earrings that your mother wore on her wedding day, or even a bracelet that your sister and you shared through the years can be your ‘something borrowed.’
Most of all, by wearing a family heirloom to your big day, you can add a vintage touch to your wedding look while celebrating the nostalgia with your forever person and your loved ones, even those who couldn’t be there but are present in spirit.
Rent Instead Of Buying
You started looking across bridal accessory shops and found something you have your heart set on but can’t afford now. What will you do? Rent it! It is as simple as that. Many online and offline stores offer rental dresses, bridal accessories, shoes, and other accessories for both brides and bridesmaids to wear on their wedding day without buying them.
Apart from saving you a lot of money and helping you get your preferred accessories, renting your bridal day needs can also be ecologically efficient. By choosing to wear rented precious gemstones and other metals, you can reduce your carbon footprint significantly and reduce the need to buy and store multiple expensive accessories after D-Day.
Try Some DIY Bridal Accessories
There are many ways to make your bridal look memorable without spending a fortune, most of which involve a little more creativity. There are so many Do It Yourself (DIY) projects that you can create on your own or with your family and friends to add a bit of oomph to your wedding day ensemble.
For instance, you can create a floral crown for your outdoor wedding to give a dab of freshness to your aesthetic and amp up that natural beauty look. You can also make a floral comb or hair chain using flowers and leaves for an au natural headpiece. But if you want to stick to more classic looks, you can easily make yourself a bridal hair vine that’ll complement your wedding dress.
For a bohemian-themed wedding, you can DIY some tassel earrings for the bride and bridesmaids. A beautifully crocheted wedding bouquet can also make you stand out from the crowd as the most unique bride.
Summing it Up
Your wedding day is a unique affair, and so should your style. While it’s understandable that bridal accessories hold a sentimental and aesthetic value for the bridal look, it’s equally important to not lose yourself in the hustle and bustle but instead find a way to look fabulous without breaking the bank. By following the tips above, you can easily create a gorgeous look for yourself that makes your head turn and helps you feel confident on your special day!
