Month: February 2017

Lucky In Love: Gorgeous Gold Accessories

Have you struck gold in your relationship?

Metallics are a beautiful addition to your wedding aesthetic, adding glamorous sparkle or an edgy splash of color. The past couple years, we’ve seen copper, rose gold, silver, and yellow gold details featuring in weddings all over the country!

Today, we’re highlighting our metallic designs available in gold! This warm, luxurious hue enriches any outfit with princess-worthy style. Check out these gorgeous gilded headpieces for an enchanting wedding day look.

Gilded Leaves Clip

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Grace your ensemble with a pretty clip of shimmering metallic leaves and tiny rhinestone flowers. This easy-to-wear design may be clipped on the side or into the back of your hair. Add a veil for a more formal outfit, or let this design take center stage for a feeling of rustic charm.

This style is also available in silver.

Enchanted Flowers Garland

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Lustrous metallic flowers on a flexible garland create a shimmering, nature-inspired accessory. This pretty design adds floral beauty in an everlasting hair vine that will not fade, wither, or wilt. Style this boho-luxe accent piece with a veil for an ethereal look, or wear it with complementary jewelry.

This style is also available in silver.

In Full Bloom Adornment

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Some accessories are just made for romance. Tuck a gilded bouquet into your hair with this gorgeous, glittering floral headpiece. Stunning metallic flowers and clear crystals sprays attached to two combs beautifully enhance your chignon or updo. Wear it above or below a veil for swoonworthy style.

This design is also available in silver.

Budding Love Garland

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Enrich your hairstyle with a gorgeous array of delicate gold mesh leaves, porcelain flowers, and crystal sprays. Shimmering with dainty sparkle, this beautiful tie headband perfectly complements a bohemian or rustic theme with natural grace. Add a veil and drop earrings for an utterly romantic outfit.

This design is also available in silver.

Golden Ripples Comb

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Add artistic flair to your ensemble with this lovely little comb. Gilded waves in a lace-like pattern beautifully enhance your tresses with unique sparkle. Perfect for a garden party or a formal wedding, this accent piece may be paired with rhinestone or gold jewelry for a complete look.

This design is also available in silver.

Treasured Dream Headband

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Top off your wedding day look with a gilded metallic filigree headband. Encrusted with sparkling rhinestones and glass pearls, this glamorous swirling headband secures in the back. Match it with a pearl-strewn or beaded edge veil to add even more sparkle to your look.

This design is also available in rose gold or silver.

Graceful Weaving Headband

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Transform your outfit with natural, bohemian grace. A delicate, weaving garland featuring tiny flowers and miniature glass pearls adorns your hairstyle with free-spirited charm. This flexible, wired design ties in the back and may be worn as a headband or belt to customize your look.

This design is also available in silver.

Reigning Love Crown

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Celebrate your love story with a gorgeous bridal tiara. Not for the faint of heart, this dramatic design incorporates stunning metallic filigree and opulent rhinestones in a shimmering design. This style may be worn with or without a veil for a romantic effect. Add drop earrings to complete your look.

This style is also available in silver.

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Want to see more? Check out our Love List for more beautiful accessories in yellow gold and rose gold.

7 Magical Accessories for a Dreamy Blush Wedding

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Crushing on blush? There’s nothing more romantic than whimsical, sparkling accessories to complete a dreamy wedding day outfit!

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite headpieces in soft blush and rose gold. Whether you’re crowning a princess-worthy ball gown or adding a bohemian hair flower to your tresses, we hope you delight in these lovely adornments.

Heart-Fluttering Flower Comb

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Soft pink flowers are an obvious choice to pair with a pretty blush gown. Style this branching, delicate comb of organza petals and shimmering rhinestone accents with a lovely veil or glittering jewelry—or nothing at all! This boho-friendly design lends organic beauty to your look.

Gilded Dreams Halo

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Flowers not your thing? Slip on a glittering, gorgeous rose gold halo! Stunning metallic filigree bejeweled with rhinestones creates a modern yet vintage-inspired headpiece that beautifully dresses your tresses for the big day. Wear it by itself as a romantic statement item, or add a veil for an extra-dreamy look.

Crystal Blooms Headband

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Glitter like dew-kissed flowers on a spring morning wearing this gorgeous crystal headpiece. An array of delicately wired, tiny metallic blossoms glistens with clear or champagne crystals. This nature-inspired headband beautifully complements everything from formal lace gowns to ethereal boho dresses.

Kiss the Bride Floral Comb

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For the head-over-heels romantic, a floral comb is essential. Beautifully accent a chignon or half updo with soft petals, beaded sprays and lustrous pearl accents. This lovely comb pairs perfectly with an elegant veil for the ceremony and may be worn alone for a sweet reception look.

Eternal Love Story Comb

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What do you get when you combine the classic elegance of pearls with gorgeous rose gold flowers and shimmering rhinestones? Absolute perfection! This easy-to-wear comb slips into any hairstyle with stunning bridal beauty. Add romantic earrings, a pretty little veil, and you’re good to go!

Boho Jewels Hair Vine

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Add a bohemian twist to your outfit with a luxurious rose gold hair vine! This stunning, flexible design may be tied on as a headband or woven through your locks, as you wish. Pair this pearl and rhinestone accent piece with a dreamy veil for exquisite bridal beauty.

Whom My Soul Loves Tiara

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Crown a gorgeous, feminine bridal ensemble with a rose gold tiara. Crafted in a modern, contoured shape with shimmering rhinestones, this lovely accessory adds instant charm. Add a formal veil and stunning jewelry to complete your fairy tale, and make it your best day ever!

Want to see more? Check out our Rose Gold and My Bridal Style: Romantic pages for inspiration!

6 Swoonworthy Hair Jewelry Designs

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Glittering and glamorous. Easy to wear. Luxurious from every angle.

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Wouldn’t you love to look and feel gorgeous on your big day?

Complete the perfect outfit for your wedding with one of our enchanting hair accessories. Our bohemian and vintage-inspired hair vines, halos, and headbands evoke a free-spirited yet romantic look that is seriously swoonworthy. Pin your favorite and find it in a store near you!

Boho Beauty Pearls

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Fall in love all over again. A beautiful bridal garland meanders over your tresses, glittering with clear crystals, pearls, and rhinestones. This boho-luxe design is flexible and ties in the back. Pair it with a pearl or rhinestone trimmed veil for a delicate, feminine look.

Goddess-Worthy Halo

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Glitter with celestial grace wearing this gorgeous rhinestone-studded halo. Sparkling with clear or opal rhinestones amidst silver filigree, this lovely design encircles your head with vintage-inspired beauty. Pair it with a matching bracelet and earrings to complete your outfit.

Finer Things Garland

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Celebrate the finer things in life. This gorgeous tie headband features glittering rhinestones, gilded leaves, and metallic ribbon ties in a unique design. Pair it with gold or silver jewelry and a show-stopping veil. This is your day to shine!

Starburst Sparkle

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Get your glamour on! This lovely tie headband glitters with marquise rhinestones in a starburst design that beautifully enhances a vintage theme. Showcase it with or without a veil, and add some drop earrings for seriously sparkly reception style.

Eternal Love Halo

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Exchange your vows wearing a glittering headpiece worthy of sonnets. This lovely linked rhinestone and filigree halo features gentle swirls and floral motifs. Available in silver or gold, this decadent design may be styled with a veil for an utterly romantic look.

Fates Entwined Garland

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Slip into something casually beautiful. A flexible tie headband studded with pearls, metallic leaves, rhinestones and crystals creates a gorgeous bridal accent for your hair. Pair it with a veil for a formal ensemble, or wear it with sparkly jewelry for a boho-glam outfit.

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Want more inspiration? Check out our pretty headpiece collections, and follow us on Instagram for styling ideas!

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14 Reasons to Throw a Valentine’s Day Wedding

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Thinking of getting married on V-Day? Whether you have a personal reason for selecting this date or you just think it’d be romantic, this holiday is full of warm fuzzies. Check out our favorite 14 reasons to say YES to February 14!

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In Love with Love

One of the most popular days to get engaged or married, Valentine’s Day is synonymous with love.

Mingle Your Singles

It sucks being single on V-Day with nothing to do. Give your single friends a fun and meaningful event to get dressed up for!

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Date Night to the Billionth Power

Or if your friends are married/taken, what better date night than attending an uber-romantic wedding? No reservations needed.

When’s Our Anniversary Again?

Because you’ll never want your SO to seriously ask this question.

A Rose by Any Other Name…

Love roses? Love peonies? Love flowers in general? They’re more expensive this time of year, but when you’re dreaming of romance, lavish florals are the only way to go.

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Passionate for Pink

Blush is a beautiful color for bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, flowers, bubbly, treats—just about anything that you could incorporate into a wedding.

Black Tie Option

Black tie formal is a fabulous option for your wedding, including classically romantic dresses, sleek tuxes, and glittery gowns. Tie it into a chic theme with red roses and champagne!

Chocolate Everything

Voudrais-tu du chocolat, mon ami? Oui, bien sûr! Toujours oui!

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Lovely Quotes

Your Pinterest boards are chock-full of romantic quotes and song lyrics that make your heart flutter. A V-Day wedding’s the perfect time to put them on display!

Forever Flowers

Flower crowns, floral combs, weaving vines, and metallic flower headpieces give you romantic options for a stunning bridal wardrobe. Florals are super popular for bridesmaids, too!

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Bachelorette Bash

Make your girl’s night even more fun! Pink and red outfits, hearts, decorations, and candies create a festive atmosphere for your bridal shower, doe party, and everything in between!

Anniversary Time

Did you get engaged on V-Day? Have your first date on V-Day? This would be a romantic and meaningful time for your wedding, too!

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Red Lip

If you’re ever going to rock a red lip, Valentine’s Day is the time to do it. Stunning makeup pairs perfectly with a vintage-inspired or Hollywood wedding theme.

Hearts All Around

When you love your love story, V-Day celebrates the essence of romance with this classic emblem. Use heart balloons, heart treats, heart invitations—heart anything and everything you want!

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There you have it—fourteen great reasons to get married on February 14! Also, be sure to check out our My Bridal Style: Romantic page for accessory inspiration, and follow us on Instagram for style updates.

Are you planning a V-Day wedding? Share your ideas with us! 

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10 Vital Things to Know Before You Propose

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Here at Bel Aire Bridal, we are married, single, it’s complicated, on a second marriage, widowed—with different ages and life challenges. One thing we all agree on: getting married is so special.

If you’re thinking about spending your life with your current partner, congratulations! You are about to embark on a wonderful journey together, and we couldn’t be more excited for you.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re going to cover a few things that you should know before you get down on one knee. Make sure you’re proposing the right way!

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Is He/She Marriage Material?

A person’s moral values, political views, and personality quirks (even their sports teams) usually stay the same despite other changes in life. To be marriage material, your partner should be right for you. Check out our blog 12 Signs You’re With the One if you have ANY doubts about moving forward. *

Ready, Set…

Timing is everything, even when you feel deeply in love. If you’re not ready or he/she isn’t ready, the engagement may do more harm than good. An honest talk about your relationship and expectations about a future together is a nice alternative to a symbolic ring.

How to Love

Couples who get divorced were never as in love as you two… right? Thing is, there’s an important psychology and physiology to love. How does your partner prefer to be appreciated? How do they need to be intimate? Know the specifics of how he/she wants to express and receive love.

How to Fight

If your relationship is pure bliss, chances are it actually isn’t. Many people can get along when times are good; running into challenges will reveal how you relate when it’s not so wonderful. Marriage really is for better and worse. Learn to communicate and be prepared to deal with the worse.

All Those Secrets

Do you know about his childhood crush? That humiliating experience she had in high school? How much student loan debt he really has? Her secret ambition? The weird dream he had last night? Genuine communication goes beyond superficial conversations. Marriage is for life, so be your real self!

About That Sparkler

A nice, basic approach to engagement ring shopping is as follows: research gemstones and the 4 C’s, find an ethical jewelry company, and pick a ring within your budget. When choosing a ring style, you can use social media to help, or just find one that matches his/her personality.

Popping the Question

When proposing, be absolutely sure that your partner will say yes. Your intuition will tell you—and many people even drop hints. If you’re unsure, wait awhile. No one wants to be the girlfriend or boyfriend who has to think up an awkward reply and/or break off a relationship prematurely.

Audience & Ambiance

Proposing is as much about the experience as the question itself. Are you in a private, romantic setting? Somewhere memorable? Somewhere with a view? Also, who is there to witness this big moment—just the two of you, the whole family, a handful of strangers passing by? Plan it out.

Your Delivery

Most women still expect a proposal delivered on one knee with a ring in hand. The basic, “Will you marry me?”  is acceptable. Some people ask using their partner’s full name or give a short speech that expresses their feelings of devotion. Points for creativity, but keep it genuine and you’ll be fine.

How to Celebrate

Getting engaged is a significant event, often professionally photographed or caught on video. A surprise engagement party right afterwards can be nice, if that’s your partner’s style. Other people might prefer a romantic day alone together. Know what he/she would like out of this experience.

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We wish you a wonderful proposal and happy Valentine’s Day!

XO,

Bel Aire Bridal

*We hope our suggestions are helpful to you! If you need to resolve serious issues in your relationship, we recommend consulting a licensed marriage counselor or professional therapist.

New Romantic Bridal Accessories for 2017

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When it comes to romance, spring weddings take the cake!

Abundant flowers, softly draped tulle, lush centerpieces, flickering candles, and the natural beauty of the outdoors set the stage for gorgeous weddings. Just as your venue can be styled to create a romantic ambiance, your bridal ensemble adds to your overall mood and theme.

Pretty pearls, glittering hair vines, blush combs, and flower crowns are staples of the romantic bride. Do you know which accessories are right for you?

Take a peek at our newest headpieces and find your favorites! Try them on in a bridal salon near you, and create the perfect outfit for your big day.

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Bejeweled Vines Clip

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Gilded, curling vines bejeweled with rhinestones and pearls create a gorgeous, nature-inspired clip. This lovely accent is easily slips into an updo and beautifully complements a feminine ensemble. It is available in gold, rose gold, or silver to match with your other accessories.

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Sweet Rose Clip

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Evoke soft romance with an everlasting rose in full bloom. Delicate organza petals surrounded by intricately beaded sprigs and beautifully crocheted lace create an easy-wear bridal accent. Available in ivory or blush, this perfectly pretty accessory enhances an ensemble featuring lace or flower accents.

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In Full Bloom Comb

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Glittering like flowers dressed in dew, this nature-inspired headpiece bestows your hair with instant charm. Metallic leaves, frosted flowers, and crystal sprays on two combs may be styled in a chignon or side updo. Add a dramatic veil to complete an ethereal, romantic outfit.

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After the Rain Halo

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Hello, beauty! This radiant halo incorporates silver rhinestones and petite metallic flowers in a graceful design. Wear it above or beneath a veil for a more bohemian look, or style it with loose waves for a completely romantic style. This silver headpiece pairs beautifully with glittering rhinestone jewelry.

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Budding Love Headband

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Style a beautiful boho-luxe look with a floral tie headband. Delicate mesh leaves and tiny porcelain flowers create an everlasting band that will never wilt. Clear crystals add luminous sparkle to this lovely accessory. Available with gold or silver leaves, this dreamy design can even be styled as a belt.

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Want to see more? Browse our Spring 2017 collection for all kinds of romantic bridal accessories. Follow us on Instagram for styling ideas!

 

Best Green Wedding Ideas for 2017

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Did you know the official color of 2017 is green?

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According to the Pantone Color Institute, the best hues to include in this year’s weddings remind us of the great outdoors. Greenery is a fresh shade of yellow-green that, as they put it, “evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore, and renew.”

In the spirit of growth and connecting with nature, we came up with a few ideas about how to incorporate green into your 2017 wedding!

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Wild Bouquet

Add leafy greenery to your wedding by filling your bouquet and/or centerpieces with evergreen boughs, succulents, branches, or trailing vines. Incorporating more foliage in with your florals evokes feelings of life and growth, especially if you are using wildflowers or native plants.

Plants as Favors

Popular gifts to send home with guests include potted flowers, tiny trees, succulents, herbs, and seeds. The theme is that nurtured love grows and blossoms more beautifully over time. In some cultures, the bride and groom even plant a tree together to symbolize beginning their marriage.

Natural Colors

The color green evokes the majestic beauty of nature. Pair it with light or dark blues to mirror the sky or ocean; greys and off-whites for mountains and clouds; earthy browns and tans for forests or canyons; and pops of pink, purple, or yellow for the brightness of flowers.

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Boho Headpiece

Add a flexible hair vine to give your outfit an earthy, laid-back vibe. If you prefer a romantic look, add a soft organza flower comb or wear a pretty floral wreath. A gilded floral headpiece or leafy comb is perfect for autumn, while rose gold hair jewelry adds a trendy accent in any season.

Green Jewelry

If you like the color green, you can wear jewelry featuring emeralds or green stones. You can tie green into your bridesmaids’ attire by gifting them with accessories for the wedding, too! Another option is to choose eco-friendly jewelry made from vintage pieces or recycled metal.

Registry for a Cause

There’s nothing greener than contributing to an environmental cause. Find a way to give back to the natural world by volunteering or asking guests to donate as part of your registry. Be sure to plan your wedding so it is as eco-friendly as possible.

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Are you planning a green wedding? Follow us on Pinterest and Instagram for ideas!