Category: Bel Aire Bridal 2015

Top Sparkly Styles for December

Bel-Aire-Bridal-Sparkle-Christmas-1Want to look gorgeous this winter? Whether you’re the bride, a bridesmaid, or an honored guest, you’ll feel absolutely stunning showing off these lovely, sparkling styles. Take your pick of crush-worthy opals and glamorous rhinestones, and get ready to shine!

The Look: Winter Wonderland

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Deck your hair with gorgeous headband 6603 embellished with dazzling crystal opals and shimmering rhinestones. Radiantly eye-catching, this glamorous statement piece infuses your style with enchanting beauty. Match it with rhinestone or opal crystal jewelry to complete a stunning look.

The Look: Regal Elegance

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Channel your inner princess wearing beautiful, vintage-inspired headpiece 6612. Sparkling rhinestones with elegant satin cording weaving through transforms your hairstyle with regal elegance. Pair this with the rhinestone jewelry of your choice and a classic gown.

The Look: Jazzing It Up

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Dazzle everyone with gorgeous headband 6611 embellished with shimmering rhinestones. Sparkly as a cluster of stars, this radiant statement piece infuses your style with fantastic bling. Pair this masterpiece with statement earrings and a swanky dress for an unforgettable look.

The Look: Life of the Party

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Add a touch of romantic whimsy with gorgeous rhinestone flower headband 6623. Twinkling flowers and graceful swirls weave over your hairstyle with feminine sparkle. This lovely style beautifully enhances lace gowns and floral accessories with everlasting shine.

Which one is your favorite? Find it at your nearest retailer!

5 Reasons to Have a Winter Wedding

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Just engaged? Trying to set the date? Every season offers a unique spin on weddings—from stylistic decisions such as colors to lovely little details like footwear.

Summer might be the most popular time to get married, but we’ve got five amazing reasons to tie the knot during a winter month!

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Stylish Outerwear

Capes, shawls, shrugs, faux fur, sweaters, scarves—the options for staying warm and looking fabulous are endless. Make sure you and your bridesmaids show up in unforgettable style! Winter accessories make nice gifts for your wedding party.

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Gorgeous Sparkle

Winter is the perfect time to wear something glamorous. Twinkling earrings, a gorgeous necklace, and an oh-so-pretty headpiece will light up your bridal ensemble with elegant shimmer. You can also get away with a sparkly rhinestone veil or glittery shoes.

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Romantic Glow

Strung lights, votive candles, and flickering firelight create a beautiful ambiance unique to winter weddings. You can also tie in seasonal colors and metallic tones to make your reception truly shine. Be sure to get some of your portraits with romantic lighting.

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Snowy Photos

There’s nothing like seasonal snapshots to make your wedding memorable. Breathtaking mountains, softly falling snow, and frosted trees provide a dramatic backdrop. Add umbrellas or have a snowball fight for an extra dose of fun!

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Cold Weather

This means hot drinks and comfort foods—not to mention seasonal favorites! There’s also something about the crisp, cold winter days that makes people want to snuggle up and get cozy. Sounds like the perfect recipe for romance!

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Are you a cold weather bride? Tell us, why did you choose to have a winter wedding?   

Lovely Lace: Spotlight on V7162

There’s nothing like a veil to make you feel like a bride. The timeless beauty of lace adds an air of feminine class to your wedding day style. Elegant and intricate, a pretty lace veil completes your look with sheer romance.

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If you’ve got your heart set on a stunning lace gown, you might want to check out one of our most coveted lace veil styles: V7162.

Style V7162 is a single tier, scalloped lace edge veil that floats to your fingertips. This gorgeous style is available in blush, champagne, diamond white, ivory, or white tulle. Enchanting Alençon lace beautifully enhances floral lace gowns, as well as dresses with dimensional flowers. For an extra-dreamy ensemble, you can even pair this design with a soft tulle skirt.

This lovely piece pairs well with romantic hair flowers, gold accessories, and feminine belts. Try it on at your nearest bridal salon!  You can also check out our newest headpiece collection to add a lovely bit of hair jewelry; be sure to stop by our belts page for a pretty bridal sash to complete your look.

You only get married once. Create a once-in-a-lifetime ensemble for your special day!

10 Things To Be Thankful For On Your Wedding Day

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You’ll spend months planning for the big day, but you won’t believe how quickly the ceremony and reception will fly by! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, remember to stop, smell the roses, and enjoy these 10 things when the time comes to say “I do.”

The Weather

Good or bad, the weather will impact your special day. Sunshine adds a cheerful glow to your photos—rain is good luck! Have fun and make the most of the season in which you marry.

Your Best Girl

This might be your maid of honor, a close relative, or a cherished friend. When there’s a last-minute crisis, she’s there for you. Let her know you appreciate her support!

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Delicious Food

You specially planned out the whole menu. Enjoy it! Whatever meal you serve at your wedding will always have a special place in your heart (or perhaps your stomach).

The Bar

Whether you need to drown out embarrassing comments from relatives or just want to have a good time, relaxing with a few drinks is a well-earned privilege of the bride and groom.

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Your Grandparents

If they hadn’t fallen in love, your parents wouldn’t have been born (and neither would you). Be thankful for them, wherever they are; they made your story possible.

Tasty Treats 

Your wedding cake is a big deal! Unless you don’t like cake, in which case the lovely little goodies you serve instead will provide a much-needed sugar rush during the reception.

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Hired Help

From the wedding planner to the photographer, everyone who takes part in your wedding relieves you of responsibility. The less you have to handle the day of, the more you can enjoy getting married!

Your Parents

They helped shape you as a person and taught you how to recognize a good partner. Take an opportunity to thank them for all the wonderful things they’ve done in your life.

The Guests

Your friends have played nearly as important a role in your life as your family. It’s a blessing to have people you care about there to watch you say “I do” to a new future.

Your Groom

Above all, be grateful that you found true love—not everyone is so lucky! It is a rare and beautiful thing to cultivate a relationship like yours. Cherish it with all your heart.

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Tell us, what are you thankful for?

Are you a Thanksgiving bride?

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Thinking of planning your wedding around a holiday theme? If you love food, family, and warm, fuzzy feelings, perhaps a Thanksgiving celebration is right for you! Read on to see our top ten reasons you should tie the knot on this late autumn feast day.

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You Are Family Oriented

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring family together, and many people plan to travel, anyway. The long holiday weekend gives relatives an opportunity to catch up and friends more time to have fun! Just be sure to let loved ones know far in advance to reserve your wedding date, because flight costs go up this time of year.

Anniversaries Are Important

Want to reserve time off from work for your anniversary? This might seem a minor consideration, but booking your wedding on a holiday weekend will ensure you get an extra day or two to celebrate and remember your wedding with family—year after year!

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You Love Nature’s Rich Hues

Do you appreciate earth tones and bright accents? A late fall wedding may incorporate jewel tones and vibrant autumnal hues. Brown, burgundy, gold, grey, and orange reflect the season’s natural beauty.

Fall Is Fun

Is there anything better than crunching falling leaves, sipping hot drinks, and watching the rain? If you love the weather during late fall, a Thanksgiving wedding is a natural choice. Consider getting personalized umbrellas or wearing boots for the big day. Have fun with your food, drinks, and décor!

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Turkey, Turkey, Turkey!

Heap on delicious helpings of hot and savory foods! Serve courses your guests will want second and third helpings of, like roast turkey, apple pie, turkey sandwiches, pumpkin ravioli, turkey salad, mashed potatoes—and did we mention turkey? If you venue allows it, hosting a potluck or asking family members to cook is an affordable way to share special recipes and feed your guests!

Rustic Warmth

Lanterns, candles, and warm lighting create beautiful ambiance for a Thanksgiving wedding. If you’re hosting your reception at a lodge or facility with a roaring fire, all the better! Pumpkins, wheat, and leafy decorations add to the cheer of a harvest-themed wedding.

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Longer Is Better

Does the romance of a chapel or cathedral veil sweep you off your feet? A long veil will frame your gown and look stunning in photos! Whether you’re going for simple elegance or head-turning beauty, a long veil will fulfill your late autumn wedding vision.

You Like to Wrap Up

Shawls, scarves, and wraps are not only warm and comfortable, but provide unique opportunities to enrich your wedding. You can add a splash of color and incorporate sentimental meaning at the same time! Ask a close friend or family member to knit something special for you and your bridal party (plenty of time in advance, mind you) to create lovely memories for everyone

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Gratitude Is Glorious

Love is a special gift. If you’re thankful in particular for your relationship and want to reaffirm this theme during your wedding, Thanksgiving pairs beautifully with a message of gratitude.

Gold Accessories Are Perfect for Your Gown

We mentioned that colors complementing the vibrance of late autumn and the harvest work well with a Thanksgiving wedding. If you love gold accessories, this time of year is definitely for you! Gold adds warm, subtle shine and coordinates beautifully with champagne gowns, embroidered details, and earth-tone accents.

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Bel Aire Bridal Headpiece Style: 6482

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Would you plan a Thanksgiving wedding? Tell us about your late autumn or winter ensemble choices!

Fall Bridal Market Recap

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We showed at the Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and New York bridal markets. We enjoyed seeing all of our stores and hearing positive responses to the Fall 2015 collection. Our gorgeous accessories complement many popular Allure, Casablanca, Maggie Sottero, Monique Lhuillier, Samuelle Couture, and Truvelle gowns. Have you matched our accessories with other designer dresses?

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For Spring 2016, we are carrying over trends like floral crowns and accessories in champagne and blush. We also have new items such as shoulder jewelry, opal headpieces, and veils with metallic lace! Swarovski crystals, intricate embroidery, and extra-soft tulle are making an appearance.

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Our romantic gold and silver lace cathedral veils beautifully complement the woodsy, rustic-chic vibe that is so popular this season.

Untitled-1For more dramatic brides, our pretty-as-a-princess opal and rhinestone jewelry complete an effect of fairy-tale elegance.

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Our variety of belts range from simple & delicate to bold and beautiful.

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Looking for shoulder jewelry? Set your heart on these lovely styles incorporating vintage designs, draping crystals, lustrous pearls, and oh-so-much sparkle!

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Tell us, which look is your favorite? Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook for more fashion-forward updates and sneak peeks of this season’s lovely styles!

Want to see more? Check our website in December for the full Spring 2016 Collection gallery.

Fall Florals for Your Hair

Warm gold and champagne hues perfectly mirror the colorful opulence of fall foliage. If you’re saying “I do” to an autumn wedding, you know what we’re talking about! Beautiful gold embroidery, metallic lace, and champagne wedding gowns look drop-dead gorgeous with the right accessories.

This year has been all about florals, and we’ve fallen in love with these gorgeous, glamorous headpieces. Take a peek and find the perfect treasure for your wedding day look!

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6590 – Gold painted floral comb 

Combine the timeless beauty of flowers with the stunning shimmer of rhinestones, and you get style 6590. Lovely gold metallic blooms with tiny crystals and pearls create an elegant, romantic comb that is perfect for any fall wedding. Pair this with your pretty gold lace or embroidered gown to create an unforgettable ensemble.

6452 – Shimmering gold flower and metallic comb 

Evoke the golden beauty of nature wearing style 6452. Shimmering crystals and metallic gold flowers on a comb create a look that is both classically bridal and full of the warmth of autumn. You’ll adore the elegance and sparkle of this sumptuous design.

6465 – Golden headband with weaving design of crystals

Add a touch of feminine glamour and nature-inspired sparkle to your look with style 6465. This lovely headband features tiny leaves with a weaving design of rhinestones and crystals, infusing instant warmth and charm into your ensemble. Pair it with gold accessories and a gorgeous autumn bouquet.

6544 – Petite Clip of gold accents

Looking for a subtle floral accent? Style 6544 is a petite clip composed of gold wire with tiny rhinestones bent into an artistic flower. This lovely little design is beautiful for the bride or bridesmaids; it is also diminutive enough to pair with plenty of other gold accessories.

6320 – Soft, champagne fabric flower with embroidery

For a classic touch of bridal beauty, slip 6320 into your hair. A soft champagne fabric flower with silver embroidery, this charming comb complements autumn colors like champagne, brown, and gold. Enhance your ensemble with timeless elegance and graceful romance.

5 Signs You’re Ready to Get Married

You are financially independent.

It’s a fact that couples with solid finances are happier. People who are ready to take the next step and start a household should be ready to finance a wedding; save for a house; and plan for retirement (not to mention the cost of future kids). You can handle regular bills, manage debt, and save money. You keep your economic stress down and maintain a reasonably steady budget.

You plan for the future

As in, you have a five-year plan and maybe a 10 year plan. Definitely career goals—at least some sort of direction in your life. Because if you don’t know where you’re going, how can you take someone else with you? You have developed your personal desires and have a clear sense of identity. You and your partner have discussed what you both want from life and are prepared to move forward.

You know what love is

Infatuation and intimacy are different. You’ve interacted with people enough to know when a relationship is special and will last, and when it won’t. The two of you share common interests and enjoy talking—even about touchy issues like religion or politics. You’ve confessed your secrets and ambitions. Genuine love is powerfully good. The One connects with you on a deep level and is worthy of your trust.

You keep promises

You are familiar with sticking to your commitments: showing up to work on time, volunteering regularly, and staying true to your word. Marriage calls for dedication. If you’re ready to tie the knot, you already desire to serve your partner with love, patience, and kindness—even when it’s tough. Unselfishness is essential to a healthy marriage and must be strong on both sides.

“You” includes your partner

When making plans, you include your partner in just about everything—because the two of you are a package deal. You enjoy personal time and like to hang out with friends/family, but also realize that marriage is being together. Sitting together, traveling together, cooking dinners together, sleeping together. That’s the whole point, isn’t it?

Any couple who is ready to go the distance (and make it) is part of something greater than just themselves. Both of you already think in terms of “us” and “we” instead of “I” and “me.”

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Obviously, there are many more ways to know if you’re ready. How did you know he or she was the One? Share your story!

Style Spotlight: Gold Lace Cathedral Veil

Gold is naturally glamorous. The warm luster and elegant shine of this gorgeous hue is perfect for a wedding in any season. Bold, beautiful brides who step outside the all-white or all-ivory box already know that metallics add an eye-catching splash of decadence to any ensemble. Gold, in particular, conveys a soft and romantic quality that is so dreamy while retaining that feeling of high-class elegance.

This veil is for you.

Style V7287C combines the gorgeous glamour of gold with a breathtaking floral lace design. Dimensional flowers and shimmering beadwork in opulent embroidery make this veil truly unique—just like you! The traditional style of a flowing cathedral veil is the most majestic, romantic design a bride can choose.

You’ll feel absolutely stunning in this extravagant accessory—if such a statement piece can really be called a mere accessory. Be prepared for lots of compliments!

This design coordinates beautifully with gold jewelry and headpieces, as well as dresses with warm florals and/or lace appliqués. Champagne tones look downright incredible with this luxurious veil.

Style V7287C is made for a formal wedding. If you like the gold lace but want a design that’s not quite so over-the-top, check out style V7277 (the fingertip length version) or a soft gold Chantilly lace veil like V7270. You’ll love the grace and charm of these fabulous gold styles.

Are you wearing a gold lace gown? Tell us which designer you chose!

(Psst. We have more cathedral veils and romantic styles for you, too. If you want more bridal style inspiration, follow us on Instagram!)