gown.jpgDress Sashes

Colorful ribbons and sashes can be added to the waist of the wedding dress or around the shoulders. The chosen color may compliment the bridesmaids’ gowns or may be the exact same color. The male vests or cummerbunds may also match the color scheme.

Dress sashes are perfect for women who want a splash of color but who do not want to deviate from the traditional white gown. The sash allows her more freedom of choice to move into a more modern era but at the same time allows her to keep the old tradition alive.

Jewelry

Jewelry will depend on the bride’s preferences in terms of how much she wants to wear or how little. For women who wear little or no jewelry on a regular basis, she may keep it simple by using only earrings and a small necklace or string of pearls.

Another area that will dictate the type of jewelry is the neckline of the dress. A high collared dress limits the type of jewelry and may be too elaborate for any type of necklace. On the other hand, a low cut or round neck dress may be perfect for a large piece of jewelry with many strands or baubles.

Tiaras, Veils, Hairpieces

The bride may choose a tiara for herself and her flower girl. When choosing a tiara, it is best to pin your hair up roughly the same way it will be on your wedding day. Keeping your hair down when trying on tiaras will fit a smaller tiara, then on your wedding day if your hair is high up, you will have a problem. Some tiaras have tiny combs attached to help brides with fine hair. The combs will help to keep the hair in place. Other tiaras sit on the crown of the head.

Veils generally come in five lengths. Shoulder length or blusher veils are lovely for civil ceremonies, as the outfit worn is not generally as elaborate as the wedding gown. Elbow length veils look great with gowns that have no train. Fingertip length veils are perfect for most full length gowns except those will a train. Chapel length, which basically just touches the floor. And the cathedral length veils are best reserved for formal weddings with the bride wearing a long train. The veil normally extends until the end of the train.

Tiaras, veils and hairpieces are chosen not only by the bride’s preference but also, by how it looks with the gown. The headdress should not detract from the gown. It should flow naturally and look like it is part of the ensemble. The headpiece should also match the gown. If the gown is embellished with pearls, the headdress may seem out of place with another type of gemstone. Also, the headpiece should be chosen as though it was a piece of jewelry. The stones of all pieces should compliment one another.

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