Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Accessories for Your Dress, Written from Hartford

To quote legendary financier Sanford Weill, "details create the overall dish." Though Weill was likely speaking about business, nothing is often more accurate in terms of wedding style. Brides often focus so intently on their gowns that they can ignore the significance about details; namely, accessories.

Wedding accessories like headpieces, shoes and jewelry add those special finishing touches to make an overall image of wedding ensemble perfection. But not just any veil or satin heel can do. With a little bit of know-how, it's not hard to creatively coordinate your thing. Here are some tips for coordinating your wedding accessories to match your personal style.

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Accessories for Your Dress, Written from Hartford

The Classic

Pearls, veils and chignon chic. The classic bride knows what sherrrd like. After all, she's been planning this wedding ever since she would have been a girl! She keeps the next tidy list of her bridal must-haves saved in their own credenza.

• Wrist Length Satin Glove. These simple matte satin wrist length gloves are timeless and stylish.


• Fingertip Length Mantilla Veil. For those with deep, traditional roots. Perfect with the gloves.


• Cathedral length Veil. Another veil option for classic brides. This elegant, 1 tier favorite is the type she desired.


• Pearl Set Accented using a Mix of Oval Shaped Crystals. Puts today's twist about the classic pearl set. The crystals add the best touch of "something new". Necklace and earring set.


• 3 Strand Pearl Nested Necklace. The quintessential bridal necklace.


• Ballet Flat with Bow. Simple, tasteful, comfortable and dyeable.


• Satin Handbag with Pleats and Rhinestone Keeper. This sophisticated dyeable handbag carries a silver shoulder chain for style and convenience.

Bohemian Chic

Flowing tresses, flowing dresses and flowers galore. This lady might be laid-back, and not in terms of her wedding style. Summer bohemian brides will like the sunlight, breathable Solid Pashmina Wrap. Winter wedding? Ward off the chill in boho-chic and animal friendly style with the Satin Mid-Length Cape with Faux Fur Trim.

Let nice hair down and accentuate your tresses with the Bridal Set of Four Gardenia Flower Hair Coils. These small satin gardenias accented with delicate sprays of Swarovski crystal rhinestones add the ideal touch of sparkle without having to be overdone.

Beach or mountaintop wedding? Walk around the aisle in security in CeeCee flip-flops, having a comfy cushioned wedge sole and a shimmer of rhinestone detailing. Otherwise, opt for a Peep Toe d'Orsay heel which has a colorful floral print and rosette accent about the front face of the shoe. Carry your necessities in vogue while using Victorian Frame Bag. Rich with detailed beading, this convertible (with chain strap) clutch closely resembles a classic heirloom piece.

Modern Maven

Sleek lines, hot trends and magnificence for miles. This urban bride is obviously for the technologically advanced of fashion, and her bridal ensemble isn't any exception. From her tailored Long Sleeve Satin Bolero Jacket to her Glitter Elongated Clutch, every accessory she selects is polished and striking.

Naturally, knowing each of the latest trends, she pairs the Bridal Russian Net Facial Blusher Veil which has a flower comb underneath. The short tulle blusher blends Hollywood glam and metro chic. For the veil-phobic, the Pinwheel Feather Flower Clip with Rhinestone Center could be the perfect option. This large, feathery accent is perfect for refined hairstyles requiring only a single flower.

Speaking of flowers, trendy brides everywhere are donning splashes of color for their wedding wardrobes. All the rage right now: big flowers. The modern maven wears the Flower Pin in crimson red. This bold eye-catcher defies traditional wedding style rules, and that's the way she likes it. This is a woman who loves her shoes. For this fashion forward bride, it's Cyndi by Coloriffics lace-up sandal with 3 1/2" heel. Looks straight from a 5th Avenue boutique. Tres magnifique!

Glamour Girl

Tiaras, glitz and sky-high heels. A little bit diva as well as a lot delightful, many glamour girls get pegged while using "bridezilla" label. Deep down, they're simply misunderstood. They know what they really want, and as long as they have it, they're happy. And what, exactly, ensures they are happy? For one, the Fur Wrap, a classy faux fur stole that perfectly completes the wintertime bride's trousseau. Next, of course, could be the Stretch Satin Elbow Length Glove. A must in every single color for glamour girls of any age.

Shoes, naturally, are very important to this particular beautiful bride. Heels. The higher the better. The Dyeable Satin Platform with Ornament Ring Detail will not disappoint. This stacked platform is hip, saucy and includes a sparkling rhinestone brooch accent for really glam power.

Topping off this head-to-toe perfection: the Bridal Open Regal Style Tiara with Crystals. This stunner features Swarovski rhinestone flowers and -bling heaven!- multi-size Swarovski accent rhinestones. Embellishment spans 6 inches and is also 1 inch high, allowing her becoming a true princess bride. Whether you fall into one of these brilliant categories, or tend to be this mixture and match type, as long as you're true to your own private style, you'll look positively ravishing on "I do" day.

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