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[2024] The Definitive Guide to Wedding Accessories: Current Trends, Jewelry, Footwear, and More!

The Definitive Guide to Wedding Accessories: Current Trends, Jewelry, Footwear, and More!

Key Takeaways

  • Importance of Wedding Dress Accessories: Essential in completing the bride’s look, enhancing the dress without overwhelming it.
  • Variety of Accessories: Includes jewelry, footwear, hairpieces, belts, enhancing the bridal ensemble’s glamour, style, and elegance.
  • Current Trends: Personalized, unique accessories; minimalist designs; sustainability; versatile for multiple occasions.
  • Jewelry Selection: Match with dress neckline and overall style; consider metals, stones, venue, and theme.
  • Footwear Choices: Balance comfort and style; consider sneakers, flats, heels; match with venue and dress silhouette.
  • Hairpieces, Veils, Belts, and Sashes: Add glamour or personal style; choose based on hairstyle, dress neckline, and wedding theme.
  • Accessory Coordination: Ensure color, material, and style complement the dress; avoid overshadowing natural beauty and dress elegance.
  • Renting vs. Buying Accessories: Renting is cost-effective for high-end items; buying keeps as souvenirs or heirlooms; decide based on budget and sentimentality.

The Importance of Wedding Dress Accessories

Accessories are not just add-ons; they can define the entire bridal ensemble. Each piece is critical in completing the bride’s look, from the sparkle of a diamond necklace to the bride’s shawl’s elegance. They build on the beauty of the dress, enhancing it rather than overwhelming it. 

There are various accessories to choose from, each with its charm. Jewelry like necklaces and earrings add a touch of glamour, while footwear ensures the bride walks down the aisle in style and comfort. Other adornments, such as hairpieces and belts, can accentuate the bride’s style and tie the whole look together. However, not all accessories are interchangeable between dress styles. With so many options, below is a guide on when to use which wedding accessories.

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Bridal Sunglasses: The Ultimate Outdoor Wedding Trend or Passing Fad?

Bridal Sunglasses: The Ultimate Outdoor Wedding Trend or Passing Fad?


It’s been a record season for weddings, with logging 70,000 weddings in Ontario alone. As more brides continue to eschew tradition and embrace their individuality, you might be considering an outdoor wedding instead of a traditional church ceremony. However, given the increased sun exposure, you might be thinking about wearing sunglasses at critical points during your wedding day. But this idea poses a few concerns – will the sunglasses age well in your outdoor wedding photos? What types of sunglasses won’t clash with your outfit? Finally, will bridal sunglasses make you look cool – or just tacky?

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The Symbolism of Wedding Shoes

The Symbolism of Wedding Shoes

Wedding shoes have carried meaning throughout history, their styles evolving alongside fashion and societal norms. From the aristocratic heels of European nobility to Queen Victoria’s white boots, which set a dominant bridal trend, these shoes symbolized status, wealth, and the bride’s style. The significance of wedding footwear lies in its reflection of the times and cultural values. For example, in the Regency Era, boots gained popularity as women’s lifestyles became more active. The 

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8 Beautiful Types of Jewelry to Add to Your Wedding Day Outfit

8 Beautiful Types of Jewelry to Add to Your Wedding Day Outfit

Preparing for the big day can be a stressful time, getting everything ready to go and ensuring that all details are taken care of. With so much to do, it’s easy to forget one crucial element of the entire look: jewelry! Jewelry can add sparkle and glamour to your wedding wardrobe and take your outfit up another level.

From earrings and necklaces to rings and bracelets, selecting just the right accessories can turn any ordinary bridal ensemble into something extraordinary. In this blog post, we’ll share eight beautiful types of jewelry you should consider adding to your wedding day outfit!

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