The wedding dress is always the first item any bride looks for, and no doubt you have been dreaming of the perfect dress since you were a little girl!  It is the starting point of the wedding of your dreams and the essential precursor to your wedding day experience.  One you have your dress the matching jewellery and tiara will naturally follow.  But your shoes, veil and other accessories give your wedding day outfit the final finishing touch.

All that is needed is a perfect pair of ivory shoes to peep out from under your dress, a shrug or wrap to keep you warm, a garter with a little ribbon as your ‘something blue’ and a veil. These little details willl transform you into the real bride.

Your Wedding Shoes

Finding the perfect shoes for your wedding day is essential for two main reasons.  You need to feel comfortable as you’ll be on your feet all day and you need to look stunning. So you need to try to find a healthy balance between these two factors.  If you want shoes that can be worn after the wedding day, look for styles with diamante or sparkly detail. Otherwise, if you are opting for an ivory satin or silk shoe, look into getting it dyed afterwards. Or, you might just want to put your shoes in your wedding day keepsake box to look back on and smile!

• Make sure you try them on, and bear in mind that you will be on your feet for much of the day and your feet may swell slightly because of this.  So make sure your wedding shoes aren’t too tight.
• Remember, even the most comfortable shoes need wearing in. So plan some ‘home’ time when you can wear your wedding shoes around the house. Above all, you want to avoid blisters and sore feet for the honeymoon.
• To look stunning, your shoes need to complement your dress, your height and the style of your wedding.
• If you are wearing a dress with lots of embroidery and detailing, a plainer shoe works best.
• If your dress just has a small amount of beading, it is nice to find a shoe that has something similar whether it’s a touch of crystal, diamante or pearl.
• Choosing the heel height of your shoe, it is best to go for a heel that you are accustomed to walking in.  Most dresses will cover your shoes anyway!
• If you are a similar height to your partner, you might want to wear low heels to avoid towering over him.
• Finally, you should pick a shoe that reflects the style of your wedding whether it is classic, simple, dramatic or ultra-contemporary - your wedding day shoes are the ultimate finishing touch.

Your Veil

Lots of brides think that they are not going to wear a veil until they try one on and realise that all of a sudden they look like a real bride!  It is a reach-for-your-hanky moment and once you’ve felt that gooey sensation, the next thing to decide is which veil.

There’s a huge selection from veils that sweep down to the floor, edged with rich lace and embroidery, to short and chic blusher veils that can be easily pushed back over your head during the ceremony.

What other accessories should I wear?

• A shrug, wrap or little lacy jacket is useful to keep warm and also as a cover up for the ceremony if you are wearing a strapless or relatively revealing dress. And when you take your ‘cover-up’ off, It gives your dress a whole new look for the reception. For winter weddings, you might like to consider faux fur instead.
• If you want to keep with tradition, a wedding garter with a blue ribbon is the perfect way to have your ‘something blue’. It also makes a great keepsake after the day.
• Hair accessories are a fabulous alternative to wearing a tiara. Sparkly hair combs, clips or grips can look stunning. Or ask your florist and hair stylist about wearing fresh flowers in your hair.
• Although you’ll be leaving your handbag at home, a pretty bag makes a gorgeous accessory and is the perfect place to keep your make up and tissues for our inevitable happy tears!

Hand Made Bridal Accessories

For the personal touch, why not choose hand made bridal accessories. A bespoke service is often available, especially with some of the smaller boutiques, or why not try your hand at making your own.  Alternatively, it is a nice gesture to involve your family in your wedding preparations, so if you know anyone who is handy with needlework, it is more than likely that they will be happy to help you.

Matching Wedding Stationery

When you have chosen your wedding dress you can then look for bridesmaids dresses in colours that compliment your chosen style.  Whatever colour y0u choose for the bridesmaids dresses, be sure to choose wedding accessories in the same colour.

The Designer Card Company offer a colour matching service so that you can be absolutely sure that your personalised wedding stationery matches your wedding colours perfectly.  Your handmade wedding invitations will set them theme for your wedding and give your guests their first glimpse of what is in store.  You can then continue the theme with matching Order of Service or Order of the Day cards, Menu Cards, Table Numbers, Place Tags or Place Cards, Favour Boxes and Thank You Cards.

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