By PAGE Editor

Are you a bride-to-be who’s ready to tie the knot? With all the stresses of planning your wedding falling on your shoulders, the last thing that you want to have to worry about is what you should wear with your wedding dress.

Accessories are an important part of the look and with the right ones you can elevate your wedding day look to be the most memorable bride. They are the icing on the cake for your special day. Brooches, earrings and headpieces are timeless pieces that are always in style.

That’s why we have put together the all encompassing how to guide for everything you need to know with regards to the right brooches, earrings and headpieces for your special day. Look no further and fear no more, we’ve got your back!

THE RETURN OF THE BROOCH

Yes, believe it or not brooches are on the rise once again. Now we know when you hear brooches you may assume it is something worn back in the day and something which shouldn’t still be in the conversation, but you’d be sadly mistaken.

Brooches transcend time itself and remain a timeless accessory which you can add to your wedding day to make it all that more special. Brooches for years have been a mark of elegance and with it on your dress sash, bouquet or veil, you too could show the class of an aristocrat.

Not only were they synonymous with class but brooches provided some utility, as they ensured that your clothes didn’t fall apart. None of us need a wardrobe malfunction, especially not on your wedding day!

Brooches are finding their way back on the runways of the biggest fashion shows in the world, don’t fall behind the trend of this timeless item and make it a staple of your wedding look.

Brooches come in all shapes and sizes and lucky for you, that means that you are spoiled for choice to find the right designer brooch for you. It could be something lowkey or something that makes guests stop, stare and go wow. The key is to find the right brooch which compliments your whole wedding day look.

STATEMENT WEDDING EARRINGS: THE PERFECT BOLD TOUCH

Speaking of items that transcend time and never go out of style, an absolute must have for your wedding look are statement wedding earrings. It is super important that you choose the right style, once again finding that accessory that compliments your look. As was the case with the brooches, you are spoilt for choice with statement earrings and can pick from various styles including chandeliers, drops and geometric designs.

Now, your bride earrings should at most be the robin to your wedding dresses batman, not the other way around, they are there to compliment the look, not overpower it. To not let it overpower your look there is a few things you must keep in mind. These include what sort of gown neckline your dress has, the shape of your face and last but certainly not least, your personal preference.

The key when it comes to your earrings is ensuring that it flows with not only your dress but the other accessories as well to ensure that you look like the Queen you are.

BRIDAL HEADPIECES: A CROWN FOR EVERY QUEEN

Speaking of accessories fit for a Queen, how could we leave out the most eye catching of all, a crown. Well, perhaps not a crown exactly but a bridal headpiece.

Your options start with the small and dainty look of a tiara. It’s not overpowering and expresses your divine femininity perfectly. Away from the tiaras there is floral crowns which could round out your look. This will have you feeling one with nature and blossoming at the altar.

Next to choose from is a bridal hair comb. Sleek and stunning at the same time, this accessory can also elevate the look of your veil and be the final piece of the puzzle. Last but certainly not least, is headbands. Headbands have grown in popularity in recent times and could be the modern touch to go with your classic look.

As is the case with any accessory, we strongly advise that you style it in accordance with the star of the show, your wedding dress.  

COORDINATING ACCESSORIES FOR A COHESIVE BRIDAL LOOK

Now it is time to bring it all together. It is all good and well finding amazing accessories, but they would be pointless if they didn’t all go well together.

Depending on your wedding gown, you want to bring in accessories which enhance the look, for example if your wedding gown is an absolute jaw dropping smoke show then perhaps a more subtle earring would fit the look better or if your wedding gown is very plain yet elegant, then perhaps an eye-catching brooch is ideal.

By mixing different materials, you will not only have an iconic wedding day look but a unique and personalized one as well. Blending the different textures of the accessories in accordance with the dress material can be a hard ask at times but if you keep it subtle, you’ll be sure to find the winning formula.

Most importantly, you want to feel comfortable on your special day and that is why practicality and comfort are must haves for your look.

CONCLUSION

You’re all ready now for your special day. With the right mixture of brooches, earrings and headpieces you’ll easy wow all the guests in attendance and most importantly your partner to be. With our advice, they’ll be in tears of joy as you make your way down the aisle.

Don’t just take our advice for it all however, we encourage you to play around with different looks and experiment a bit to really see what feels right for you. With all that being said, from our side, congratulations and we hope you have the most beautiful wedding.

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