Adding details to your wedding dress is a very personal thing. Every bride will have her own touches that speak to her and will have different ways of incorporating details into her wedding dress. Here are five tips to help personalize your wedding dress.
Add Your Own Accessories
When looking at bridal gowns, most will look similar as it’s the same style. Make it your own by adding a simple belt. The belt can help you add definition to your waist or add sparkle to your dress. Brooches are another way to add something borrowed or old to your dress, and the brooches could be added to your waist or your shoulder. Statement jewelry is also a great way to make your wedding dress feel personal. Find a necklace or bracelet you love.
Add a Jacket or Sweater
The weather can be unpredictable depending on the season. Add a bridal jacket or sweater if the weather looks chilly. Even if you’re getting married or having a reception inside, a bridal jacket will work there as well because the air conditioning can be chilly in the spring or summer. The jacket or sweater could be a statement piece. If you feel your dress doesn’t need it for the ceremony, don it at the reception.
Add Your Own Embellishments to the Dress
If you’re crafty, or can find someone, adding your own embellishments can make your dress more personal. From beading to lace overlays the options are endless and you can add your own personal details. The details will make the gown unique. Small embellishments can also make a statement and enhance your wedding dress. Adding pearls or small beads is a great way to add details to your dress or jacket.
Add Drama with Your Veil
Traditionally, a bride will wear a veil or some kind of headpiece on their wedding day. Different veil styles can change the look of your dress and add a personal element to your wedding day look. A birdcage veil will give you an old Hollywood glamour. A cathedral veil will be the veil that adds the most drama, and an elbow length veil can be a cross between formal and casual.
Fabric plays a part when choosing your veil; soft tulle will help set a romantic mood, whereas a structured organza gives you more formality. Beaded edges bring extra sparkles. The veil can be subtly colored, so choose a color that works well with your dress such as blush, champagne, or ivory.
Add Your Own Heirlooms
As the saying goes, something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Adding an heirloom that’s been in your family for generations could be a way to incorporate three of the four items. A family heirloom is something that has been in your family for generations, and a way to acknowledge or remember your loved ones. Add a piece of lace from your mother’s wedding dress or a piece from a family member’s veil.
No matter how you choose to personalize your gown, keep these tips in mind. Check out our bridal collection if your in the market for a wedding dress.