Category: Headpieces

Blush & Bling Romance Blog

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We headed down to a local dance studio with our hearts set on capturing all the romance, grace, and beauty that comes from styling a blush photo inspiration shoot! With gorgeous gowns by Truvelle bridal, we paired up a variety of glittering headpieces and dreamy veils. The result? Absolute perfection.

If you’re choosing a blush gown for your wedding or reception, scroll down to check out some gorgeous styling ideas. The rose gold sequin and soft lace dresses created opportunities for two very different looks, and both left us absolutely smitten.

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(via Jennifer Fujikawa Photography for Bel Aire Bridal – Style 6110)

First, we styled side-swept loose curls, featuring a gorgeous rhinestone headband glittering with tiny metallic leaves and flowers. Style 6110 is so easy to wear, creating a look of effortless beauty.

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(via Jennifer Fujikawa Photography for Bel Aire Bridal – Style 6524)

Next, we turned our attention to a more minimalist look. If you want just a subtle hint of sparkle, we recommend a narrow hair vine such as 6524. This nature-inspired piece adds the lightest, most delicate touch to any hairstyle and coordinates beautifully with a garden-inspired or boho-chic look.

If vines aren’t your style, check out a narrow headband such as 6040 or 6388. This vintage-inspired pieces are simply stunning and can be worn at a bridal shower or engagement party, too!

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(via Jennifer Fujikawa Photography for Bel Aire Bridal – Style 6525)

Florals are hugely popular this year, and there’s nothing lovelier than a soft organza flower headpiece with sparkling rhinestone accents. Style 6525 combines the best of both worlds and looks absolutely dreamy with an already-romantic lace gown.

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It helps to have the big picture in mind when you’re planning your accessories. Are you going for a stunning and glamorous look, with sequins and bold jewelry? Are you a lace and veil type girl? Choose your headpiece to enhance your personal style!

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In this case, we paired a simple beaded blush headband 8662 with Truvelle’s sparkling sequin-dipped gown for an eye-catching, modern bride. For the more classic girl putting a spin on tradition, the plunging lace v-neck gown grows exponentially more feminine with a sweet floral headpiece and simple organza-lined veil. Whether you’re dancing the night away in a reception hall (or in this case, a ballerina’s dance studio) or saying “I do” at the beach, these versatile looks are straight out of a dream.

Tell us, which combo is your favorite? How will you style your hair and accessories for the big day?

Want more? Check out My Bridal Style Romantic and the Fall 2015 Collection for accessories inspiration. You might also like our We ♥ Blush and Romantic Weddings boards on Pinterest, and follow us on Instagram for style updates.

XO,

Bel Aire Bridal

How To Personalize Your Look

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Your bridal look is so much more than a white dress. The accessories you choose create a total ensemble that expresses your personality in the most beautiful way. Belts, bracelets, earrings, and headpieces create a magical feeling of elegance that makes your wedding wardrobe feel truly special.

With that in mind, we are so excited to showcase some of our most enchanting bits of sparkly. With rhinestone-encrusted bridal combs and glittering bracelets, this pretty, posh selection evokes a theme of opulent glamour. Scroll to discover your favorites!

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There’s something so charmingly graceful about these old-world style rhodium designs. Swirls and curls and glittering round rhinestones create a dazzling accent for a soft lace dress or ethereal tulle ball gown.

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(via Jennifer Fujikawa Photography for Bel Aire Bridal – Style 6407)

If you’re the bride seeking a touch of sparkle for her lovely locks, this stunning hair jewelry combines silver leaves and dramatic rhinestone accents in a totally boho-chic design.

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(via Jennifer Fujikawa Photography for Bel Aire Bridal – Style BC141)

Slip a pretty, nature-inspired design onto your wrist for those close-up bouquet shots. A bit of bling adds unexpected beauty.

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(via Jennifer Fujikawa Photography for Bel Aire Bridal – Style 1965)

Feel beautiful and feminine on the big day wearing a soft feather and organza flower in your hair. Lustrous pearls and sparkling rhinestones add a touch of glamour to this sweet accent piece.

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Tell us, how will you personalize your bridal look?

Check out our My Bridal Style pages for more inspiration on the theme that best expresses your style, and feel free to peruse our latest collection for more eye-catching and utterly romantic designs.

Florals in Gold & Blush

Style Spotlight: Fabulous French Net

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Flirt with chic style on your big day by wearing a gorgeous French net headpiece. A net or birdcage veil is versatile, trendy, and utterly fabulous. From elegant ceremonies to carefree receptions, we’ll cover exactly how you can enjoy wearing French net on your wedding day!

Blending traditional vintage fashion with modern allure, headpiece 6442 offers the perfect alternative to a long veil. Three soft flowers with sparkling rhinestone centers top off a French net face veil in a stunning statement of bridal style.

How to Wear Me

A French net veil looks beautiful styled in a number of ways. You can wear it angled over your forehead and eyes, style it full over your face, wear it further back on top of your head, or even flip it so the netting drapes backwards over your hair! Try out different looks to discover the one you like best.
Most French net veils come on combs, though some can be clipped into your hair. You can pair plain French net with your favorite headpiece, or find a design that incorporates both!

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How to Match Me

French net pairs beautifully with glamorous jewelry. Long earrings look particularly good if you want to highlight a favorite pair; or you can wear studs and focus the attention on a stunning necklace. This type of veil is so minimal that it naturally draws attention to your gown and other accessories.

For oh-so-chic Parisian style, snazz up your ensemble with dramatic chandelier earrings such as EA218 or elegant drops like EA212; to create a look of stunning vintage elegance, wear a red lip with classic jewelry like BC134 or BC131.
If you prefer a more casual bridal outfit, flip the veil back or wear it for a fun reception piece! Because it is so light and may be worn at the court house or on the beach, you can customize French net according to your personal style.

My Perfect Wedding

Go vintage. Feel elegant! Be completely carefree.
A French net veil may be worn to accent a variety of wedding themes. This type of veil is popular for vintage-inspired weddings evoking fashions from the 1920s–1950s, but may also be styled to express trendy, minimalistic beauty.
This veil type gives off a vintage vibe with tea-length or knee-length dresses, yet appears hot-off-the-runway fresh when paired with long, full-skirted gowns. Slender sheath silhouettes or light dresses work perfectly with French net.

One of the best things about French net is that it looks amazing in any season! Be chic in a ball gown for an elegant winter wedding, romantic with floral accessories in the spring, casually beautiful for an outdoor autumn ceremony, or free-spirited at a beach or destination wedding.
Getting married again and want to skip a long veil? This lovely style is perfect for a vow renewal or second wedding.

Love This Look

Love this design and want to see similar veils? Check out the French Net & Face Veils section of our website for more fabulous and vintage-inspired styles!

Bouquet & Boutonniere Beauty

We’re happy to celebrate the first day of spring with some pretty eye-candy for all you spring and summer brides. Check out our Beautiful Blooms and Style My Groom Pinterest boards for even more inspiration. Enjoy!

Blush Romance

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For heart-fluttering, feminine, and gorgeously simple bouquets, check out these lush beauties. Light pink peonies or roses go hand in hand with blush gowns and romantic accessories. Mix them with white flowers or go monochromatic to express a theme of total love.

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Headpieces: 6435, 6525, 6535
My Bridal Style—Romantic
Cathedral Veils

White Elegance

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There’s something timelessly elegant about white blooms. Whether you’re celebrating a black or white tie affair with chic roses or a lighthearted ceremony with sweet baby’s breath, this gorgeous color scheme says “wedding” with panache. This is a perfect choice if you want to enjoy floral beauty without an overabundance of distracting colors or patterns.

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Headpieces: 6533, 6555, 6483
My Bridal Style: Classic
Lace Veils

Pretty in Pastel

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Blooms in pastel hues create a dreamy accent to complement your bridal gown. Collect spring flowers in light peach, misty blue, soft lavender, and mint green for a beautiful palette. Mix your favorites in a meaningful bouquet that will coordinate with your groom’s attire or bridesmaids’ gowns.

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Headpieces: 6531, 6405, 6460
My Bridal Style: Romantic
Classic Veils

Color Pop

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If you’ve got flair, coordinate a dramatic bouquet bursting with color. This is an easy, beautiful way to infuse some fun into the big day! Go with seasonal shades or weave in your favorite colors for a look that is totally you. Daisies, sunflowers, and other bold flowers look great in summer weddings.

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Headpieces: 6450, 6420, 6362
My Bridal Style: Glamorous
Beaded Veils

Which look is your favorite? Let us know!

Pinterest Highlight: Marry Me in Paris

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“Je te aimerai toute ma vie, de tout mon coeur.”

Wouldn’t you love to hear those whispered words on your wedding day? We can’t think of anywhere more romantic to get married than in—you guessed it—Paris! This week, we’re highlighting our favorite photos from La Ville des Lumières. If you’re considering a classic chateau ceremony, beautiful garden reception, or unforgettable honeymoon in the City of Love!

La Tour Eiffel
An icon of love and romance, this Parisian landmark is a must-visit for brides and grooms. Even if you’re not getting married that particular day, wear your wedding swag out and about!

Champs-Élysées
This busy boardwalk is packed with tourists, cafés, theaters, and shops. Splurge and have fun together on this once-in-a-lifetime trip!

Le Louvre
You absolutely must visit the Louvre, at least once. World-class art from throughout the ages is sure to lend unforgettable class, elegance, and romance to your special event.

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For more heart-fluttering engagement, wedding, and vow-renewal ideas, visit our Marry Me in Paris Pinterest board. Explore the My Bridal Style boards on our website at www.belairebridal.com to discover the perfect accessories for your trip abroad!

Tell us, what would you love to wear for a Parisian wedding?

Product Spotlight: Fountain Comb 6522

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Do you love sparkle as much as we do?
This week, we are crushing on style 6522, a delicately wired comb bursting with glittering crystal and rhinestone flowers, leaves, and sprays. Perfect for any season, this delightful design incorporates a touch of dainty, nature-inspired shimmer into your tresses for the big day. Slightly bohemian with eye-catching shine, this chic design adds beauty to your look.

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Beautifully crafted on a small metal wire comb, this easy-wear design is best snugged into an updo. You can style your locks in a loose, sideways bun; a traditional chignon; or in a half-up, half down style with trailing waves or curls. This piece may be worn without pins if properly secured in your hair; if you are wearing it in sideways, make sure it will stay before skipping the extra support.

Match Me

Style 6522 has a delicate, ethereal look with a hint of glamour that gorgeously complements just about any dress; it looks especially stunning when coordinated with other sparkling accessories! We recommend pairing it with rhinestone or crystal earrings, belts, and veils.

(Jennifer Fujikawa Photography for Bel Aire Bridal)

Complementary styles include belts such as our narrow rhinestone belt BT059 (shown above), tulle and rhinestone sash 6377, and beaded organza belt BT029. Want to balance your sparkle with gorgeous jewelry? Check out pretty rhinestone pieces like drop earrings EA217, EA228, and EA212.

My Perfect Wedding

6522 is easy to wear and looks beautiful indoors or outside. With its flexible sprays and eye-catching shimmer, we especially love the look of this style for an outdoors wedding. If you are a boho-chic bride, you’ll fall for the tiny rhinestone flowers on this light-hearted design.

Love This Look
Love this design and want to see similar accessories?

Check out the Spring 2015 section on our website for more styles!

A Perfect Pair: Headpiece 6518 & Veil V7198

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Looking for breathtaking accessories for your wedding? Check out this week’s Perfect Pair: styles 6518 and V7198. This headpiece and veil wonderfully flatter an elegant, formal bridal ensemble.

Style 6518 features sumptuous swirls of rhinestones glittering on a satin tie headband. Paired with V7198, a simple rolled edge cascading knee length veil, you’ll absolutely captivate your groom. Strike a winning balance of glamour and romance with this eye-catching combo.

You can complement a pretty lace dress or sparkling sequin reception gown with these gorgeous accent pieces. The simplicity of V7198 contrasts beautifully with elaborate trims or lace details; stunningly sparkly 6518 mirrors the posh beauty of a heart-fluttering gown. Just add earrings for an utterly enchanting ensemble!

How would you wear this pair? Tell us your favorite gown match!

Your Guide to Holiday Style

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Are you getting married this holiday season, or thinking of tying the knot next December? Incorporate all the festive cheer and joy of your favorite holidays into your wedding look! A few simple color accents will go a long way into making your celebration merry and memorable. From bold lipstick to sparkling brooches, here are some of our best ideas to spice up your wedding!

Pop of Color

Whether you accent your gown with a bright shawl, cute mittens, a long scarf, or a cozy coat, the winter weather offers plentiful opportunities to accessorize with a fabulous splash of color. Bright red, fresh green, or cool blue tones can tie in beautifully with your overall theme. This not only adds seasonal charm to your wedding photos, but will keep you warm all day and night.

Groom’s Style

You’d be surprised, but a lot of guys like to play with color. Festive socks, berry boutonnieres, winter hats, and plaid scarves are classic yet fun ways to celebrate in style! Coordinate your guy’s look with your overall color scheme or mirror the seasonal accents from his ensemble in your bouquet.  You don’t have to wear reindeer antlers or funky ties (though you certainly can) to express holiday spirit.

Centerpieces

Spiffing up your table décor with holiday accents is probably the easiest way to subtly (or quite overtly) give your wedding a festive twist. Bowls of ornaments, colored tapered candles, sparkling painted trees, or strings of lights all lend instant holiday charm to your celebration.

Bridesmaids

Whether you choose green and red gowns, velvet sashes, snowflake jewelry, or poinsettia or holly bouquets, you can outfit your bridesmaids in beautiful ensembles to complement the season (and weather). This is a great opportunity to indulge in some new boots or sparkly heels! Colorful scarves or elegant wraps make wonderful gifts and will keep your best friends warm and cozy.

Bouquet

Pinecones, mistletoe, and holly add amazing color and festive spirit to your overall wedding look. Rustic, seasonal bouquets not only look unique and smell wonderful, but cost much less than all peonies or red roses. If you’re going for a more glamorous look, incorporate crystal bouquet jewelry or brooches—the more sparkle, the better!

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Are you planning a winter or holiday wedding? Tell us how you are accessorizing!

Black Friday Beauty

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We hope everyone had a fun and delicious Thanksgiving holiday! Now it’s Black Friday and the retail craze is on. Will you be braving cold weather and morning crowds to shop? Fortunately, finding the perfect bridal treasures has never been easier. Visit our Store Locator page and call your local retailer to set up an appointment! From gorgeous gowns to amazing Bel Aire Bridal accessories, our partner salons are waiting to help style your look.

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It’s best to go prepared with an idea of what you might be looking for, but also keep an open mind. You never know what pretty accent will unexpectedly capture your heart!

Start by checking out our My Bridal Style pages and deciding on a look. Do you want to appear modern and trendy on the big day? Classic and simple? Sparkling and extravagant? Perhaps romantic and soft? We offer a diversity of stunningly beautiful veils and headpiece—no matter what bridal style you like—so you will feel gorgeous on your special day.


Once you get an idea of the look you want, have fun browsing our newest collections! That way, when you coordinate a total ensemble, you’ll be able to try on your favorites and narrow down your options. Be sure to take your time—and enjoy the experience! Keep calm and don’t let stress suck the joy out of planning your special day.

Have a wonderful Black Friday, and let us know what Bel Aire Bridal design you choose!

Happy Shopping,

♥, Bel Aire Bridal