The perfect accessory

Accessories can make or break a wedding outfit. Whether it's a great necklace, hair piece or earrings, it's important to get them balanced just right with your dress, hair, veil and overall look. I tend to think that a large statement necklace dictates small stud type earrings and minimal hair accessories, whereas with big, blingy earrings I would skip a necklace altogether. 

This also goes for bridesmaid accessories - although I would tend to pick out slightly subtler pieces for them. 

These are some of my favourite pieces I have come across on Etsy. 

This is a really sweet headband if you are going for an ethereal, garden party type of wedding. 

This would be a lovely 'something blue' if you don't mind wearing a bright colour so obviously. Otherwise, perfect for bridesmaids. 

Another gorgeous bridesmaid necklace. The colours would allow it to work with a variety of dresses. 

This necklace would be amazing with a slinky, silky number. Remember, during the ceremony the guests mostly see your back. Make it interesting! 

A gorgeous cocktail ring makes a great accessory for bridesmaids in lieu of the standard bracelet, and it's something they can definately wear again! 

These resin and gold bangles would be perfect for a less formal bride.

These are gorgeous statement earrings and champagne works with any colour, so these could be for bride or bridesmaids. 

These slightly retro looking earrings would brighten up black bridesmaid dresses a treat. 

These stunning cushion cut studs would be beautiful on their own or with a necklace. 

And my absolute favourite bridal jewellery, from The Crystal Rose... I would be teaming this with a dress that had little or no bling on it, but a big silhouette. Gorgeous! 

A little bit flat...

Who says that you have to wear heels to a wedding? I'm all for comfort and I don't see why you or your bridal party should have to suffer through blisters, aches and twisted ankles for the sake of shoes that are hidden by a long dress anyway... 

Check out these gorgeous sandal flats that will add a little sparkle to your outfit but also keep your feet happy! 

These sparklers are $129.95 from Wittner:

These lovelies are from Nine West, on sale for $64.95:

Check out this cute and colourful number from Betts, so summery sweet and a bargain at $19.95!!

If diamantes are your thing, these flats (just $50) from Zu are for you! 

And I love these beauties, $139.95 from Florsheim. I know they aren't technically flat but they aren't super high either!

Pale Teal - Thanks to Etsy...

Ok, I swear this post didn't start out as an Etsy feature. However, as the first three or four things I wanted to include turned out to be from Etsy, I didn't really have a choice now, did I?

Etsy is a great place for the DIY bride. Not only for unique pieces, but for ideas an materials if you want to attempt something yourself.

I love pale teal as a colour for a wedding. It's bright and cheerful, but choosing the paler option is perfect for those brides who want something a bit more subtle.

I love these invitations. So clean and simple!

These invites are a little bit more crafty and have that handmade look. Perfect for a vintage style wedding.

How adorable is this cake topper?

These hair clips are perfect for bridesmaids and flower girls. I had something similar in gold, and they add just a beautiful touch of colour!

I am in love with these cushions - while you could incorporate them somewhere into your reception setting, I also think they would make an adorable wedding gift!

As you may have guessed, I'm a huge fan of artificial bouquets. This beauty is no exception. I particularly love all the different textured fabrics used, and the ivory sets off the teal beautifully.

This standout piece is perfect for a bold statement. I love the combination of cool colours with gold, and I think that silver is way overused as a bridesmaid accessory!

Ditto for these earrings. I'm also quite partial to the wire wrapping, and Etsy is chock full of elegant pieces like this.

My favourite part - dresses. This colour is stunning in chiffon and I love all these options that are available (although my favourite is D).

And I've saved the best for last. I don't even have words for this dress. It just takes my breath away!

High Tea, Anyone?

The classic high tea is a perfect theme for a Kitchen Tea. It's classy and refined, and who doesn't like to get dressed up in a pretty sundress once in a while?

I adore this dress, from Modcloth. Perfect with a pair of wedges for a girly afternoon!

Refreshments? Easy. Think mini quiches, butterfly cakes and other dainty treats - these are some snaps from my kitchen tea.

 

And adorable party favours - we bought some quiant tea cups from op shops and markets, put together lolly bags and tied on personalised 'tea' labels.

 

If you want the professional look without the trouble of organising it yourself, you can hire beautiful china for an event like this. Look at these beautiful pieces from The Vintage Parlour. Stunning!

 

 

Dare to be Different - Bridesmaids Dresses

There's nothing that bugs me more than the same old wedding with the same old colours and the same old dresses.

I wish brides would embrace quirky or unique fashion choices to set their wedding apart from your run of the mill, formal 'prom' dress. Even if you love the classic shape - mix it up and throw in a patterned fabric or different texture.

Check out these ideas for some pretty and charming bridemaids dresses that are a bit different.

I know velvet is like, soooo uncool, but I just love it (especially for a winter wedding). As long as the cut is modern, the dress will look modern - like this beauty.

If retro is your style, I love this cutie. It's sweet and modest but not too alarmingly vintage.

I don't think patterened bridesmaid dresses get anywhere near enough coverage. Don't feel like you can only have one colour! These are stunning (and the brollies are a nice touch, too!).

This Sherri Hill multi coloured dress is beautiful and I love the combo of pink and green. Would be so easy to match bouquets to these dresses.

And just to prove I practise what I preach, my bridesmaids wore these beautiful coral ombre dresses. This was back in 2010 before the ombre movement started - talk about starting a trend!

Don't they look beautiful?



Minty!

Mint green is one of my favourite colours at the moment. If you're planning a summery wedding, I can't think of a better colour!

Look at this amazing dress, from White Runway.

 

I love this lacy look, especially around that gorgeous boat neckline. So flattering and pretty!

 

For a more formal ceremony, I'm in love with this Sherri Hill mint green dress (the yellow looks pretty amazing too!)

 

 

Green flowers are difficult. I honestly think white with a hint of green - like these - would go best with this look (I've always thought that green flowers look like they arent fully in bloom yet!)

 

Or you could do what this clever bride did and add a touch of baby pink - subtle but I love it!

 

 I love these sweet little cupcakes I found on Pinterest, and I think they could be easily done DIY!

Or for the more traditional (but adorable!) approach to a minty cake, I adore this daisy concoction!

 

 



Rosy Gold

Let's face it. Rose gold is IN, in a big way.

Why not be the coolest bride-to-be going, and get your bridesmaids decked out in funky rose gold accessories?

I love these earrings, from Bergdorf Goodman

And this clutch from ZARA is devine:

PS... I love her understated manicure!

You could alwasy go for some bling heels, like these ones I found on heels.com 

Or, if you want to go the whole hog, check out this amazing Tobi dress... although this might be more suited for a vegas wedding!

On-Trend Wedding Dress - A Hint of Gold

I think this stunning white dress worn by Rose Byrne would make an amazing on-trend bridal gown!

The hint of gold at the waist and shoulders is gloriously fashionable and the unique cut out style is flattering and classy.

A copy of the dress can be bought from Ali Express