The rhythm of the wedding has slowly been building in a crescendo and is soon hitting the climax. You have put everything together including that gown you have always dreamed of as the bride, and for you the groom, you just nailed that tweed suit to agree with your rustic themed wedding and you are somewhat pleased with yourself.
So, what is really left to complete your wedding look? I would think you now need something a little more to compliment the outfits. We are talking about accessories; the shoes, the cufflinks, the watch, bracelet, the hair clips, the purse just to mention a few.
Here is what you need as you aim to accessorize with style to complete your wedding look. We will follow this up with a few tips of what to look out for when shopping for the wedding accessories.
We start with the groom. Here is what you need, to seal the deal on the look!
You definitely want to stand proudly at the end of the aisle waiting for your bride to emerge. The shoes might not be on your mind at the time, but you certainly want to be looking sharp and well-coordinated. So, you need the perfect pair of shoes to go with your attire. It is an accessory.
Gold, silver, palladium or platinum watch! Well, the choice is yours. This will add character and personality to your look so it is an important accessory but not a must, it just depends on your personal preference. But advise here is that it will be a great add as an accessory especially for the groom! Don’t you think it marks you as a serious and dependable man? Hope we are not being superficial with this!
Same as the watch, it gives that unique touch to saying who you are, almost a personal signature. Of course, this is only applicable if part of your look includes a shirt that actually needs cufflinks as some grooms may prefer a shirt with just simple buttons. Feel free to play with the cufflinks design; consider engraving yours and her initials on the cufflinks.
This piece of accessory adds oomph! and class to your groom’s look. It is also important to consider weather and the general wedding theme when deciding to have either a cravat or a bow tie as an accessory. When you have this figured out be sure to look absolutely stunning in these seemingly tiny pieces.
These pieces give you a chance to add some color and character to your look. Whether to match your lady’s shoes or the theme colors, this is the perfect piece for just that! It also adds a little class, and you will not go wrong adding that cummerbund or waist coat.
The hat is a lovely accessory to add onto an easy look for the groom. Do not feel shy to consider it especially if you are having a summer wedding somewhere on a beach front. Enticing thought, right?
Also known as the boutonnière is simply a single flower or a bud won on the lapel of a suit jacket or a tuxedo. It is mostly won to match the bride’s bouquet for a personal touch to their specific look.
And now to the bride. What accessories are you looking at?
Just like the groom the brides’ shoes are definitely an accessory to add taste and personality to your look, as well as boost your confidence.
Now to that veil! You can give yourself the princess of Wales look with a long veil, running all the way to the door of the cathedral, as you inch closer to the altar. You could also just keep it simple with a fascinator that matches the color of your gown, whether brilliant white or ivory. In all, the veil is a must-have accessory to complete your look.
This includes but not limited to your earrings, necklace, bracelets, engagement ring etcetera, to add that sparkle to your look.
Well, your hair is not complete without its own sparkle. Put time and effort to look for that piece that gives your desired bridal hair look.
Beaded, plain or glittery, the brides’ clutch carries your little girlie stuff for the day! And there is no harm to pick something that is absolutely stunning, and an eye catcher.
These are all to keep you warm in that evening chill. But let the piece be beautiful!
Now that you have your list of items, how and when do you go shopping for these tiny but clearly essential items? Here are some tips to get you started!
Give yourself ample time. Do not leave this to the very last minute as it is very possible to get frustrated when you need that specific set of earrings, and now you have just been told is out of stock 5 days to the wedding! To avoid such scenarios that only work to increase your anxiety, how about you start early? Do not push this to the tail-end of your wedding planning schedule.
Put your personal style into consideration when picking out your accessories. For example, do not experiment with high heeled shoes on your wedding day when you generally are always in flats, and have always been comfortable with them. If your personal style is easy-going, then getting a bulky gown will only slow you down and so forth. Let your personal style guide you on this shopping.
They are seemingly small things, but if you get just the right piece to go with your attire you are a step closer to nailing that look. There are conventional looks that you may choose just because that’s what is done; but you can choose to be creative, considering your personal taste and preference to come up with your own signature look using different accessories.
Just because it is chunky and perhaps expensive doesn’t mean it will accentuate your look. Try keeping it simple and nice! I’m sure you have heard the saying little is more; this will work even for your wedding look. So, as you go out looking for the accessories remember to stay within the limits of simplicity.
It is important to factor in your wedding attire so that the accessories, whether the watch, necklace, cufflinks or any other piece, is not lost. The idea is that each piece should stand out on its own in a way that also compliments the entire look. If for example you have a high neck gown, a very tiny necklace may not be seen or may not even be necessary, so this should prompt you to look for another accessory that harmonizes with your gown style.
The shoe can be a piece of jewelry altogether. It can bear bling or just be plain; you can further consider writing on the sole of the shoes a customized message just for your groom and have fun shooting this for memories’ sake. Bring your creativity on board is what we are saying. If you had felt deprived to use color in your entire look, then this is a chance you have to include it. Look for shoes in your coveted color no matter how wild. Granted, for the most part of the wedding, the gown will be hiding the shoes, so you can have fun with that! It will shine at the wedding photoshoot.
It is more cohesive that whatever metal you choose for your accessories, be well matched or complimented. Let the bracelet, the earrings, necklace and even wristwatch be of the same or complementing metal choice. If for example you love rose gold for the earrings, it would be a complete clash to go for a silver necklace. Find a delicate balance in the metals you choose.
We sure hope these tips will be helpful. So, let’s go add glitz and glam to that wedding look!