Bridal Accessories | 16 Ideas to Glam Up Your Wedding Day Look

Shoes and bag, traditional bridal accessories

If you’re searching for stunning bridal accessories to complement your wedding dress, we’re here to help!

At Villiers Hotel, we’ve hosted many romantic weddings and have seen lots of beautiful bridal accessories that we’re excited to share with you.

From timeless classics to the trendy features, read on for inspiration!

Traditional Bridal Accessories 

1. Classic Headpiece: Iconic headpieces such as veils and tiaras add a classic touch to the bridal look, enhancing the elegance of the gown. 

2. Jewellery: Jewellery pieces like pearl necklaces, diamond earrings, and delicate bracelets are essential for adding sparkle and sophistication.

3. Wedding Bouquet: A beautifully arranged bouquet is not only a traditional accessory but also a key element that ties the bride's look together and adds a burst of colour and romance.

4. Engagement Ring: The engagement ring symbolises the couple's commitment and love serving as a cherished part of the bridal look.

5. Beautiful Shoes: Elegant shoes are a must-have combining style and comfort to complement the wedding dress.

6. Garter: The garter is a classic bridal accessory that carries tradition and is often paired with a special meaning or fun ritual during the wedding.

Wedding garter a traditional bridal accessory

Summer Bridal Accessories 

7. Floral Hairpins: Floral hairpins are a lovely summer accessory that adds a special touch to the bride’s hairstyle.

8. Elegant Sandals: For beach or destination weddings elegant sandals offer a stylish and relaxed alternative to traditional high-heeled shoes.

9. Sunglasses: Stylish sunglasses are both practical and chic for summer weddings, providing sun protection while adding a modern and fashionable touch to the bridal look.

10. Flower Crown: A flower crown is a perfect summer accessory adding a unique touch to the bride's look, especially for outdoor or garden weddings.

Flower crown a summer bridal accessory

Winter Bridal Accessories 

11. Velvet Bow Ribbon: For a festive wedding with dark, rich colour themes consider adding a ruby red or emerald green velvet bow ribbon to your hair for a touch of seasonal elegance and sophistication.

12. Bridal Jacket: A bridal jacket or coat provides both style and warmth, allowing the bride to stay cosy while adding an extra layer of elegance to her winter wedding attire.

13. Sparkly Diamante Veil: A diamante veil adds a touch of glamour, complimenting the magical winter wonderland atmosphere of the wedding.

14.Gloves: Elegant satin or lace gloves add a touch of sophistication and warmth, complementing the bridal gown.

Bride wearing satin gloves a winter bridal accessory

Trendy Bridal Accessories 

15. Utilising Family Heirloom Jewellery: Incorporating family heirloom jewellery into the bridal ensemble adds a sentimental and personal touch, connecting the bride to her family’s history and traditions.

16. Custom Wedding Bouquet Brooch: A wedding bouquet brooch is a trendy way to add a touch of personalisation to the bouquet.

Beautiful brooch on bouquet, a trendy bridal accessory

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We hope you've enjoyed the read and have found the perfect bridal accessories for your big day. 

From us all at Villiers Hotel - Happy Wedding Accessory Shopping! 

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FAQs Related To: Bridal Accessories Ideas

Q: Should a bride wear jewellery?
A: It’s up to the bride to decide whether she wants to wear jewellery. If she chooses to, jewellery can enhance her wedding look. It’s important to select pieces that complement the gown, while also ensuring comfort throughout the day.

Q: How to choose your bridal accessories?
A: When choosing your bridal accessories start by considering the style and neckline of your wedding dress. Match your accessories to the overall theme of your wedding, whether it's vintage, modern, or rustic. Choose pieces that reflect your personal style and make you feel confident and comfortable. Balance is key so if your dress is heavily embellished you may want to choose simpler accessories to avoid overwhelming your look, and if your dress is more plain, you can opt for more dramatic accessories to make a statement.

Q: What are the bridal accessories?
A: Bridal accessories include a range of items that enhance the bride's overall look on her wedding day. The most common and traditional accessories are the engagement ring and wedding ring, wedding bouquet, garter, jewellery, shoes and headpiece like a veil or crown.