Discover Bridal Accessories

The right bridal accessories can capture the romance and spirit of the occasion making a lasting impression on you and your guests for years to come.

From the traditional to the outright kooky, accessories will help you create your signature look and experience.

Bohemian

Indulge in your inner hippie with carefree accessories.

Think unique with unconventional combinations of cultures and styles from several eras.

Here, elements of nature figure prominently with a flourish of colour and detail in a variety of fabrics, overlays and embroidery.

Accessorises should be kept simple. Wedding-day wavy hair will look effortless accented with a silk or chiffon flower hairpin or hairband. Ribbons also give a relaxed vibe.

Avoid fussy sparkly jewellery. Keep your inspiration with nature.

A boho bride can go barefoot, wear sandals or simple heels.

Understated make-up channels laid-back chic, wear earthy toned eye shadow and lipstick. Keep your manicure subtle with peachy-pink polish.

Choose a fresh, floral and feminine wedding perfume.

There is no need to chop up the garden for your wedding bouquet, forget real flowers and use the hand made paper variety. These can be taken home at the end of the night by guests and used to decorate their homes.

Princess Bride

Luxe accessories will make you feel like royalty on your wedding day.

The onus is on beautiful craftsmanship, respect for tradition and the technical construction of clothing.

Embroidered lace and silk offers the right balance between drama and femininity.


Reign supreme with a vintage tiara, choose from crystal, pearls and rhinestones.

Diamond and pearl earrings and necklaces also offer timeless sophistication. If you don’t have the privy purse to back up your budget, diamante can look just as classy.

Additionally a silk tulle drop veil with a simple lace edge will give you a regal look.

For instant princess pin hair back at the front with soft, flowing curls in the back.

Now is the time to invest in designer shoes with a hint of glamour. The highstreet usually offer a cheaper alternative on the latest trends.

Makeup should be natural and soft. Kate Middleton’s signature look composed of a flushed cheek, dusty rose lip and defined eye. Keep your manicure demure with lilac undertoned polish. Finish with a light floral perfume.

For an elegant wedding bouquet choose cream, white and ivory gerberas, white dendranthema and cream dahlias.

Modern

This look is all about casting aside traditions; accessories are sleek and fresh off the catwalk.

Anything goes, you can choose colour, fabrics, feathers, veiling and crystals to suit the trend.

A fascinator makes the ideal accessory for a bride who wants to avoid looking too severe or traditional, understated double-stranded headbands are also chic.

Jewellery should add a touch of sparkle to your look as opposed to stealing the whole show.

A modern bride can wear a heel, sandal or even subtle ballet pumps.

Over-the-top makeup is out; makeup needs to be minimal complementing your best features. Choose a modern shade of nail varnish.

Go for a bold and bright wedding bouquet such as red roses.

Wear the latest subtle, yet feminine scent.

Vintage

Take inspiration from the eras of yesteryear from flappers to the Hollywood sirens of the silver screen.

Vintage lace, pearls and muted antique coloured accessories offer timeless elegance.

Find vintage tiaras, headbands, headpieces and bird cage veils from charity shops, boutiques or even online.

For extra pizzazz locate a one-off piece of Art Deco jewellery.

Every era has a key shoe from the platform of the 70s, to the wedges of the 80s, or opt for the ageless stiletto.

Likewise vintage hair and makeup looks can be easily created based on a distinct feature of the era, such as 1920s/30s red lips and the finger waves in the hair, but it’s important to avoid an overly made-up or ‘costume’ appearance.

Think roses in cream, pale pink and ivory tones for a stunning old world wedding bouquet.

It is worth investing in bridal accessories you can enjoy for years to come.

As Sarah Hughes, a 25-year-old Bride-to-be, said: “Jewellery can be worn again for a special occasion, shoes can be dyed and everything else can be handed down as a family heirloom.”

Whichever wedding look you choose, bridal accessories offer the finishing touch to your outfit. Keep them individual to you and above all have fun wearing them.

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