Bridal accessories complement your overall wedding day look, adding that perfect extra touch of elegance and class that can truly complete your outfit. If you love your wedding look but feel that there is a little something missing, a stunning veil, tiara, headband or headpiece may be the perfect missing piece to create your flawless ensemble.

What To Think About When Choosing Your Bridal Accessories

When choosing your accessories, or any part of your wedding day look, you shouldn’t think of the accessory on its own - instead, think of it alongside other parts of your ensemble:

Consider Your Hairstyle. Your hairstyle will significantly influence the type of headpiece or accessory you choose. If you’re planning a sophisticated and intricate updo, you may want a subtle or petite hairpiece so that your accessory doesn’t hide the beauty of your hair. If you want a more free and natural look, like letting your hair fall naturally, then a stunning floral headband could complement the natural and whimsical feel.

Are you still trying to determine your ideal hairstyle? Choosing your dress first and finding a hairstylist you trust can help you decide.

Match The Dress Style. If you’ve chosen your dress already, then look to it to ensure your bridal accessories harmonise with your dress. For instance, a vintage-inspired gown with a sense of whimsy would go perfectly with a floral headband or a headpiece with leaf imagery. If your dress is modern and sleek, then a petite and delicate tiara may be ideal.

If you haven’t chosen your dress yet but know what headpiece you want, then you can use your headpiece as inspiration for your dress. 

Coordinate With Your Wedding’s Theme. If your wedding follows a specific theme, then all of your accessories, your dress and other parts of your ensemble should fit it. An elegant indoor wedding may be the perfect place for a minimalistic dress with a simple yet sophisticated veil, and a whimsical outdoor wedding may be the best place for a vintage-inspired dress completed with a floral hairpiece.

Go With What Makes You Happy. Overall, despite any fashion tips you get or advice about what kinds of bridal accessories go with different styles, the most important thing you should do is stay true to yourself. So if you find a headpiece you love but it doesn’t ‘match’ your dress, don’t be afraid to choose it anyway - you deserve to be truly happy on your wedding day, regardless of other peoples’ recommendations.

Of course, you should consider your friends and family’s input, but remember that your happiness should always be a priority. These suggestions can help guide you towards your perfect headpiece, but the ultimate decision of what to wear should always be up to you.

What Bridal Accessories To Consider To Complement Your Hair, Dress And More

When thinking about the above-listed tips, what kind of accessories should you consider to create your flawless wedding day look?

Veils - Classic Sophistication. Veils are a classic choice, and their beautiful appearance and flowing movements add a sense of mystery to your aura. Consider the length and style of your veil, and think about what it would look like with your dress, makeup, hair and other aspects of your look. A long veil that trails on the ground behind you can give you a romantic, regal appearance, and a shorter veil can keep your look clean and minimalistic.

Tiaras - Elegance And Delicate Beauty. Tiaras can vary from subtle, understated designs to bold statement pieces. They’re a wonderful choice for adding a bit of glam to your hair.

Floral Headpieces - Embracing Nature’s Wonders. Floral headpieces have a romantic, whimsical and fantastical essence, and they’re a stunning choice for carefree brides who love nature and adventure. Just like flowers, there are so many floral headpieces, headbands and hairpieces to pick from, so you’ll be spoilt for choice.

To add an extra bit of playfulness to your wedding, you could choose floral bridal accessories that match the flowers at your wedding, such as your centrepieces, your bouquet and so on. 

Headbands - Versatile And Contemporary. Just like tiaras, headbands can be bold and beautiful, or they can be understated yet powerful. Look through your options and imagine how lovely they’d be with your chosen hairstyle, makeup or dress.

Finding Bridal Accessories That You Absolutely Adore

Discovering your unique bridal look is a wonderful journey that’s different for every bride, and we at Alma J Bridal Boutique want to be here for you every step of the way. We have a stunning array of accessories, including veils, tiaras, headpieces and headbands. Additionally, we also have gorgeous dresses for New Zealand brides of all kinds.

Would you like some assistance? Please call us on 09 623 1188 or use our contact page to reach our team.

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