Every bride would want to look spectacular on their wedding day, and of course, bridal accessories are one of the things that play a role in achieving this look. The type of accessories you choose to beautify yourself with on your special day determine how that beauty will stand out. Choosing accessories for your wedding is not easy. Many brides get overwhelmed with several options they should pick from. Others get over-excited that they end up choosing wrong. To get it right on the accessories that would exceptionally match your look, you need to consult a wedding expert.

If you are in Los Angeles, the Beautiful Day Wedding is at your service. We have been in the wedding industry for a long time (since 1984), specializing in bridal accessories, custom-made gowns, bridesmaids dresses, tuxedos, etc. We also provide professional advice and alterations to your wedding look. Don’t hesitate to call us if your wedding is just around the corner and you have trouble choosing what to wear. This article focuses on professional tips on selecting the perfect bridal accessories.

Tips on Selecting the Perfect Bridal Accessories

Bridal accessories range from hairpieces, necklaces, bangles, rings, shoes, earrings, etc. These accessories come in different colors like gold, silver, platinum, and so on. If you do not have guidelines to help you choose the perfect pieces of jewelry, you could get it all wrong. Your skin tone and the design and color of your wedding dress are among the several factors that play a role in determining what accessories you should go for.  Here are some tips to guide you when picking your bridal accessories:

  • Be real and brave

Do not go for fantasy pieces that will make you look or feel like somebody else on your wedding day. In case your usual style is being natural, then you should keep it that way. Accessories are supposed to make you feel special by enhancing your looks. But, they shouldn’t make you feel as though you’re dressed fancily, or you are a fancy person. Still, as a bride, you must look further for what to put on than you do for your daily wear. It’s your chance to wear the things you have always coveted, yet there hasn’t been any occasion to make you put them on. Thus, provided what you choose is true to yourself, you should not keep yourself from going for it.

Remember, it is quite easy to be seduced by a slight sparkle. Real vintage or handmade accessories that are well crafted will add taste and stand out in your photographs. Fashion-led accessories will date quickly than your bridal gown ever can.

  • Add a Splash of colors

Most brides are deviating from the classy ivory shoes that they may never wear again and choosing to go for an eye-catching splash of color.  You could blend the entire look by repeating the color in a pattern of a sash or a flower. Hot pink has particularly been the favorite color over the years. Most brides choose to go with hot pink high-heels together with matching fingernails and flowers.

Color shades are a significant theme at a wedding. Black could represent a bold and simple theme creating an ancient era feel to events. Pastels and muted tones like lace and greens or soft pinks could create romance and warmth as they create an unconventional beauty. On the other hand, bright colors add modernity to your looks. They can perfectly be matched with a classic and simple dress.

  • Pick your wedding gown first

This sounds obvious, but there are indeed brides who first get attracted to chunky necklaces or tiaras and end up buying them before they even know how the design of the dress will be. What usually happens after is that when these brides go for dress fittings, they find out that the accessories they have bought don’t, at all, match their outfit. If you are stuck, consult your fitter. A bridal consultant should be able to know what is in their collections as well as what accessories match best with whatever gowns they have.

After you have chosen a dress, ensure you have the color of that gown in mind when selecting accessories.  Whether you are choosing earrings, a necklace, or cuff bracelet, first consider the precise color and design of your dress while at it. Note that not all wedding gowns are merely white. There is a traditional bright, ivory, champagne white and so on. Figure out what category your gown falls into, and then pick your jewelry accordingly. A bright white dress, for instance, may clash with gold, but it will match best with light metals, for example, platinum.

  • Accessorize your bridesmaids

Even though this will be your big day and all eyes will be on you, it is critical to not forget about your bridesmaids. Remember that bridesmaids are a crucial part of your wedding. Thus, you should also let them shine by accessorizing them with matching accessories. However, also note that bridesmaids should only compliment your bridal look and note drive the attention away from you. The secret to achieving this is to keep the accessories of your bridesmaids as delicate and simple as possible. Go for small stud earrings and delicate flower hair pieces, but ensure they all match so that they can look great in your photos.

  • Keep in mind your neckline

Based on how your neckline is, you might want to put on a necklace on the wedding day. However, this is not necessary. In case your dress’s neckline is rife with lace accents and beading, a necklace may add much visual noise. If you have an archetypal sweetheart neckline, choose a simple necklace to accentuate the cut. In case your dress’s neckline is straight, you can go a little bigger and, instead, choose a statement necklace.

  • Consider the venue of the wedding

Before choosing your pieces of bridal jewelry, you should also consider where the wedding will take place. The venue does not have to be the break-or-make factor in case you indeed like a given accessory. However, it could be part of your decision-making process. Also, in case the venue is stylish, you can pick a gown and accessories that complement it. If it is casual and simple, then keep the look of your wedding day the same, casual and simple.

  • Find your style

Ask yourself what style you are opting for. Is it a princess, natural, vintage, or boho style look? You will want your bridal accessories to compliment the entire look and match your dress so that the results look coordinated and elegant.

Also, have an appointment with your hairdresser to help you decide on how you style your hair on your wedding day. Your hairstylist should be capable of advising you on the kind of hair accessories that’ll match your look. The hairdresser will help you decide whether to go for hairpins, flowers, tiaras, etc.

  • Keep its simple

You should not go entirely classy with your bridal accessories. What is trendy now will not necessarily be trending ten years later. Therefore if you choose classy jewelry, your wedding pictures may go from being extraordinary to a little embarrassing after considerable time has passed. For instance, someone who got attracted to the large hairpieces of the 1980s will bear witness that they are outdated in the present.

  • Go for matching metals

You don’t need to complement your bridal accessories with your wedding bands and engagement rings exactly. However, this would be a good starting point. Generally, jewelry metals are classified into three: gold, sterling silver, and platinum. But, apart from these three classes, there are more modern metals, for instance rose gold.

You can use whatever kind of metal your rings are made of as a starting point to choose your accessories. For example, if you’ve rings are made of gold, you could go for silver earrings. If you opt for rose gold earrings, it will clash.

  • Do research

Start perusing through wedding blogs and wedding magazines to have an actual idea of what accessories are trending in the market. Also, look at various real weddings. It is critical to see how certain hair accessories, necklaces, etc., look on actual brides, and not only models.  Also, researching will help you know the prices of different accessories you need to buy. This would help you shop for accessories that are within your budget. Remember that buying expensive, extravagant jewelry is not necessary.

Consult a Los Angeles Wedding Dress Expert

You now have the guidelines you need to select exceptional bridal accessories. After having these tips in mind, the next step to take is going shopping. Have a little fun while at it. Choosing the perfect bridal accessories is the most fun part of the entire wedding planning process. Therefore, don’t be too strict on yourself. If you are in Los Angeles and need more advice or guidance on what to pick, then just call Beautiful Day Wedding at 213-386-1900. We are available to help in any way we can. You can also visit our shop to see what we have in store. Just remember, you may opt to go simple or classy since this is your special day. But, also keep in mind that accessories are meant to enhance your look, not detract from it.