5 Favorite Floral Headpieces from Our Spring 2017 Collection

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New year, new things! We are so excited that our Spring 2017 collection is hitting bridal salons, so we want to take a minute and share our favorite bits of pretty. Visit our Store Locator and get everything you need at a retailer near you.

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Daisy Chain Halo

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Gold and glamorous, a lovely linked halo shimmers with rhinestones and lustrous metallic filigree. Also available in silver, this nature-inspired design beautifully channels the grace and romance of flowers. Wear it alone as a boho-chic accent, or pair it with a veil for an ethereal ensemble.

P.S. You might like My Bridal Style: Bohemian

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Romantic Blush Flower Clip

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Eternally in bloom, this beautiful Venise lace clip makes the perfect bridal accessory. Romantic blush pink petals and tiny rhinestone accents grace a cluster of gorgeous lace. Clip it on the side or in the back for a blissful accent. Add a lace veil to complete your look.

P.S. You might like My Bridal Style: Romantic  

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Sparkling Dewdrop Flowers

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Sparkling like young blooms covered in dew, this flexible floral headpiece shimmers with unforgettable beauty. This lovely, nature-inspired design secures on two combs and easily nestles into the back of a chignon or partial updo for graceful bridal romance.

P.S. You might like My Bridal Style: Destination  

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Pretty Pearl & Flower Headband

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For an easy-to-wear accent, this gorgeous flower-studded headband delivers. Textured metallic flowers, sparkling rhinestones and lustrous pearls decorate this lovely adornment with sweet charm. This design beautifully accents a lace or floral gown.

P.S. You might like My Bridal Style: Classic

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Weaving Floral Vine

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Boho-chic and utterly beautiful, this delicate piece graces your hair with light beauty. Tiny pearl and rhinestone flowers glisten on a weaving design for an effortless, utterly romantic accent. Pair this tie headband with a veil for a formal look, or wear it alone for the reception.

P.S. You might like My Bridal Style: Trendy

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Love what you see? Head on over to our Spring 2017 Collection for more beautiful bridal treasures, and discover the perfect design for your special day!

6 New Year’s Resolutions Every Bride Should Keep

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Do you have goals for the New Year? If you’re getting married, you should be making—and keeping—these six resolutions.

Try on Your Dress

Once you have received your gown, you should have a fitting appointment. It’s important to try your dress on before and after alterations to ensure a proper fit. Try it on at home, too—just to make sure the undergarments are comfortable (or at least working) with the dress. Take care that your gown is stored properly before the big day, and ask your MOH or MOB to carry spare pins and/or thread, just in case all that dancing pops a zipper or seam.

Choose Accessories

Have fun choosing a look that goes with your personality and theme! From sparkly hair jewelry to glittering headbands, your accessories complete your look and make the wedding feel like yours. Prep your bridal ensemble with a small case of everything you’ll wear—including shoes, combs, pins, jewelry, the veil, garters, etc. Bring emergency toiletries and extra makeup. Hang your veil 2–3 days ahead so any wrinkles will fall out (do not iron it) and bring a cute shawl or sweater for the evening.

Kiss Often

In the middle of wedding planning, remember that your wedding is essentially a celebration of love. Connect with your fiancé and stay happy—do things to alleviate stress! If planning the wedding puts a strain on your relationship, examine what you could be doing better. Learn how to best communicate, and appreciate each other’s strengths and weaknesses throughout the process. Even if nothing goes as planned, so long as you marry the person you love, everything has worked out fine.

Commit to Wellness

Plenty of brides start a fitness routine or diet to prep for the big day, but how many actually stick with it—or can maintain the results? Wellness is about practicing healthy habits that will keep you physically and mentally fit. Balance your life, do exercise that you’ll enjoy, avoid crash diets, and celebrate your progress. Incorporate positive changes that will make you a happier and healthier person as a whole—so when you walk down the aisle, you’ll be looking and feeling your best.

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Celebrate Being a Bride

Many people only get married once—if at all. You’re in the wonderful position of knowing that your partner is committing to a lifetime with you. Cherish this time and enjoy being engaged! Celebrate with all the cheesy bridal traditions that you like. Go to parties. Take selfies with your ring. Plan an engagement photo shoot. Talk about your future together. Try on white dresses. Obsess over flowers and all things sparkly! You’re the bride, and this is your moment.

Nurture Your Friendships

What is more important: planning your dream wedding, or laying the foundation for a happy life? We’ve all heard stories of women who are so demanding that even their best friends no longer want to stick around. So if you feel unsupported or stressed, take a deep breath and try a new approach. Be gracious and flexible. Appreciate others. Spend some time with friends without talking about the wedding. This event only lasts a day or weekend; your family and friends are forever.

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Planning your wedding? Follow us on Instagram for bridal styling updates. Check out our Pinterest boards for inspiration, too!

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Sparkle Style: Dreamy Winter Wedding Headpieces

There’s nothing quite like a sparkly, glamorous wedding to get us excited. Winter may be more popular for proposals than ceremonies, but brides who say I do to a chic winter wedding set the bar high for stunning ensembles!

Whether you love bohemian styles or are looking for pure sparkle to deck your tresses, our Spring 2017 collection features some gorgeous designs.

Scroll down and pick your favorite accessories, and then try them on at an authorized retailer near you!

Frozen Dewdrops Comb

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Add pure glamour to your ensemble with a lovely rhinestone-encrusted comb. A dazzling array of marquise, baguette, pear, and oval stones glitters with fantastic brilliance. Style this comb on the side or in the back, with or without a veil. Rhinestone jewelry is practically a must!

Winter Wonderland Tiara

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Transform your bridal look with a shimmering tiara fit for a princess. Available in silver or gold, this decadent design features intricate filigree crowned by large oval rhinestones. Inspired by classic royal glamour, this opulent design adds fairy-tale sparkle. Pair it with a veil to complete a stunning ensemble.

Royal Jewels Comb

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Bejewel your hair with a glittering, elegant comb. Arching in a crescent, this regal comb features a stunning array of round, marquise, and oval rhinestones. This elegant, princess-worthy design beautifully enhances a chignon or partial updo. Wear it with a veil for a totally romantic effect.

Snowdrift Tiara

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Complete your happily ever after with a shimmering tiara. Composed of round rhinestones, this charming headpiece sparkles with pure elegance. Wear it with a chignon, high bun, or loose curls to change up your look. Add a glittering veil and drop earrings for a totally glamorous ensemble.

Fairy Dust Garland

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Weave a spell of grace and beauty. Swirling, twirling silver filigree dances along a bridal garland. Stunning with or without a veil, this enchanting addition is easy to wear and ties in the back on metallic ribbons. Pair it with rhinestone drop earrings to complete a dazzling, glamorous look.

Morning Frost Comb

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Glittering like new frost, this delightful headpiece adds pure sparkle. Shimmering marquise rhinestones, opal rhinestones, and clear crystals are wired onto two combs for a secure fit. This elegant bridal accent is best worn in the back and may be paired with a veil or jewelry for a personalized look.

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Are you looking for sparkly wedding accessories? Check out our Spring 2017 Collection for some ideas. Follow us on Pinterest and Instagram for more inspiration!

10 Really Good Reasons to Have a Christmas Wedding

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Every year, we see gorgeous photos of winter weddings.

Pearly blues and whites, deep reds and greens, and/or bold jewel tones deck any venue with festive style. Soft neutrals and shimmering metallics add enchanting flair. To top it off, snowy landscapes create a backdrop for magnificent photos.

All in all, with the sparkly lights and warm fuzzy feelings, winter weddings evoke a magical ambiance. Today, we’re highlighting this “off-peak” season with a celebration of Christmas weddings!

Here are ten really good reasons why you should consider skipping June nuptials and booking in December, instead.

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Twinkling Lights

Strung lights, lit up trees, glowing candles, festive porches, and hanging lanterns all feel right at home during this season. This means dramatic photo ops for your engagement and/or wedding photos that evoke pure romance! Get pics smooching in front of the Christmas tree, cuddling by a hearth with a roaring fire, or skating beneath glittering lights for extra-special memories.

Classic Greenery

A rustic winter wedding is homey, charming, and so magical. Incorporate berries and greenery in the form of a bridal wreath, chair covers, table runners, centerpieces, or an arch! Winter florals tend to be more expensive, so adding in branches, candles, lanterns, and other non-flower elements gives your wedding refreshingly modern texture.

Seasonal Elements

Snow-decked invitations, frosted pine cones, and glittering faux snowflakes mirror the beauty of this chilly season. You can make your celebration rustic with golden reindeer or more glamorous with glittering ornaments. If there’s not going to be snow, you can still decorate your venue with metallics or plaids that create a wintery ambiance.

Sweet Savings

We all know the most coveted months to get married are during the summer and late fall—so if you schedule your wedding during the off-season, you’ll get cheaper rates. On the venue. The photographer. The honeymoon. Everything! Your guests can score some holiday deals on your gifts, too.

Decadent Snacks

Hot chocolate. Enough said. But if you really need more motivation, how about gingerbread, peppermint coffee, roasted vegetable soup, pot pies, cheesy potatoes, cranberries, and apple pie. Need we go on? The post-harvest season is full of delicious foods and warming drinks that will keep your guests satisfied.

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Cuddle Weather

How many engagement photos have you seen with couples hugging in the snow or snuggled beneath a huge blanket? The chilly weather naturally draws us closer to each other, and perhaps that’s why this season is big on heartwarming romance. Play off this theme in your wedding with candles, soft lighting, and cozy blankets for guests to keep warm.

Spectacular Sparkle

If the only sparkly part of your ensemble is your engagement ring, that is absolutely fine. A rustic winter wedding is unassuming and romantic. If you do want a glamorous wedding, however, this is the best season to shine! Transform your venue into a glittering, wintery wonderland with sequin table cloths or table runners, gilded candles, and strung lights.

Pure Glamour

This is the perfect opportunity to dress up like a real princess. Create an effortlessly glamorous outfit with drop earrings, a stunning hair adornment, and a shimmering belt. Long cathedral veils with rhinestone accents, intricate beadwork, or luxurious lace will beautifully enhance your outfit. ‘Tis the season for sparkle, so feel free to style your bridesmaids in sequins!

Small Footprint

Give favors that can be used again and again! Guests can make their own ornaments with gingerbread or craft supplies. Another way to green up your wedding is by giving away mini trees, poinsettias, or bulbs/seeds to plant. You can gift reusable mugs or tasty build-your-own hot chocolate kits. Encourage guests to meet up again at a volunteer event, or ask for donations to charity on your registry.

Religious Meaning

Your family was probably already planning to gather for the holidays, and your local church or wedding venue will be beautifully decorated. But the best reason of all to host a Christmas-themed wedding is to honor the spirit of the holiday. Express the love and joy of this season by promoting goodwill, tolerance, and respect towards others—including those with different beliefs from your own—and start your marriage off right!

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Happy Holidays!
XOXO, Bel Aire Bridal

Fabulous Winter Style Trends for 2017 Weddings

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The countdown is on! As we head into the last weeks of this year, we’re taking a look of some of the most fabulous winter trends from 2016.

If you’re planning a winter wedding for next year, be sure to include some of these gorgeous ideas for an absolutely spectacular ensemble!

Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle

According to Brides, accessories are going to be big next year. Of course, we’ve always felt that accessories are the best way to customize your bridal ensemble and really make it yours. For winter weddings, play up the sparkle—glamorous earrings and glittering tiaras beautifully reflect the romantic lighting of winter wedding venues. Want to keep it rustic? A pretty floral crown with berries, branches, or cooler tones reflects the season’s natural beauty.

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Long Sleeves

Gown designers of 2017 are wowing us with bishop sleeves, long lace sleeves, and flutter sleeves! Longer sleeves are perfect for a winter wedding and, apart from looking super stylish, help keep you warm. Adding a separate such as a shawl, cardigan, or sweater is another winter-friendly option that gives your photos personalized, home-spun charm.

Capes & Veils

The princess bride theme and fairy-tale weddings are popular every winter, as glamorous and sparkly accessories gracefully accent the icy beauty of this season. And what better way to keep warm than beneath a whimsical bridal cape? Many designers are adding dramatic capes to their 2017 gowns. You can also mirror this trend with a stunning cathedral veil. Whether you’re into lace trims or sparkling embroidery, the perfect design is waiting for you.

Bold Makeup

Neutral bridal makeup, messy updos, and heavy lashes were on trend this year. Fall and winter weddings have been the notable exception, showing off beautiful jewel tones! A bold lip or sparkly eyeshadow enhances a winter bridal look with flair. Metallics are still popular, so style your makeup to complement your sparkly accessories in silver, rose gold, or gold.

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Want to read more? Check with fashion experts to help you plan your winter wedding:

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http://www.brit.co/winter-wedding-trends-2016/

http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/g28984/bridal-trends-2017/

How to Style a Rustic Bridal Outfit

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A rustic wedding celebrates love in a down-to-earth atmosphere.

Rustic implies a crackling fire and cinnamon candles with a snowy backdrop; it evokes aged wine barrels and rustling leaves beneath a warm summer sun; it gives us visions of repurposed mason jars, burlap-covered tables, and bales of hay on a sprawling farm.

This theme can be interpreted in different ways; generally, a rustic venue incorporates the rugged charm of the outdoors! Whether you’re getting married in a vineyard or the mountains, your backyard or a national park, this style of wedding is enchantingly pastoral with a family-friendly twist.

A simple, idyllic bridal ensemble completes an outdoorsy wedding theme. Discover the perfect accessories for your greatest adventure yet.

Pair a Leafy Clip with Nature-Inspired Earrings

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Mirror nature’s autumnal beauty with golden leaves. A gilded leaf clip with rhinestone sprays glitters with rustic elegance. Pair it with leaf drop earrings to complete a goddess-worthy style.

Pair a Bridal Garland with a Foldover Veil

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A beautiful pearl and rhinestone bridal garland creates a flexible, versatile accent for your wedding-day look. Wear it wrapped around your hair or woven into an updo! Add a graceful foldover veil to complete a carefree, ethereal style.

Pair a Flower Crown with a Flower Lace Veil

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Flowers are trending big this year! A floral crown lends an air of organic romance to your look. Pair this lasting headpiece with a floral lace veil for a graceful, feminine ensemble.

Pair a Peony Comb with a Satin Tie Belt

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Create a classic bridal look with soft organza flower accessories. A peony comb decorated with rhinestones and lace beautifully adorns your hair with rustic charm. Add the matching belt to complete a nature-inspired ensemble.

Pair a Metallic Floral Headband with a Metallic Lace Veil

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Add enchanting elegance to your rustic-chic bridal ensemble. A beautiful metallic floral headpiece glitters with rhinestone accents. Pair it with a metallic lace veil to finish off a heart-fluttering look!

Are you ready to style your wedding day look? Check out My Bridal Style: Bohemian for more options, and follow us on Pinterest and Instagram for rustic wedding ideas!

6 On-Trend Essentials for Your 2017 Wedding

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Engaged? Congrats!

Getting married is, of course, about celebrating your love and commitment. Although weddings are steeped in tradition, having one doesn’t mean you need to feel like you’re in a previous century.

Modern ceremonies can incorporate everything from pop culture references to non-religious vows. Your celebration should feel special—a great way to do this is by incorporating the things you love best!

We’ve rounded up six ways to personalize your wedding in ways that are totally unique and modern. Scroll down for ideas that might work for you!

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Own Your Colors & Theme

While the venue you choose influences the overall feeling of your wedding, the colors and theme you select make a huge impact. For example, if your favorite color is blue, represent it in your wedding! Or maybe you’re in love with a tea party theme because he proposed in a garden. From Star Wars to engineering to cupcakes—whatever your passion is, incorporate it into your décor and make the celebration truly your own.

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Signature Food & Drink

Gone are the days of the standard, multi-tiered wedding cake. (If you want one, of course you can have one—anything goes!) Whether you envision a table filled with desserts or a donut bar, your favorite treats can find a place at your wedding. This goes for meals, too—it’s fun to serve family dishes instead of picking random courses from a caterer. Signature drinks for the bride and groom are trending, or you can feature seasonal foods and drinks. Pumpkin spice lattes, anyone?

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Social Media or Unplugged

Some couples create a hashtag to collect photos from their guests, particularly from the reception. Other couples prefer to leave the work to professional photographers and videographers, so their guests can enjoy living in the moment. The decision of whether or not to allow cell phones is entirely personal. Connected weddings better include absentees and encourage sharing on social media. Unplugged ceremonies focus on in-person experiences and keep photos exclusive. Your call.

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Dress To Impress

These days, what you wear at your wedding is up to you. While religious traditions hold an honored place in wedding ceremonies, wedding gown designers have created gowns for every style. Big trends right now include full skirts, removable layers, off-the-shoulder necklines, and exotic laces. Keep in mind that a room full of people will be watching—but your dress doesn’t have to cover every inch of your skin, either. Choose a gown that makes you feel beautiful, comfortable, and very much like you.

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Personalized Accessories

It’s the little things that count. A sparkly belt, stunning shoes, a pretty clutch, or a silky shawl will make a big difference on the big day! Wear your favorite earrings, or maybe pin on a family heirloom such as a brooch. The point of something old and something new is not to fulfill superstitions, but to incorporate personal history into your wedding ceremony. Also, coordinating a pretty veil and headpiece will really make you feel like a gorgeous bride.

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Ethical & Sustainable Choices

From flowers to dresses, it’s easier than ever to know exactly where your stuff comes from. Modern weddings are all about positive choices: hire local businesses, order organic food, or gift eco-friendly favors. Reduce pollution by providing group transportation for guests. Order invitations printed on recycled paper (or go paperless). Consider asking for donations to charity on your registry. The giving-back trend focuses on doing good for the environment and your community.

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Are you planning a 2017 wedding? Check out our headpieces and veils for adornment options, explore My Bridal Style: Trendy, and follow us on Instagram for updates on all things bridal!

Golden Oldies: Gorgeous Headpieces from our Fall 2016 Collection

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Getting married sometime soon? That’s wonderful! Our available headpieces can be shipped to authorized retailers in as little as 1–2 weeks!

There’s something so timeless about gold accessories. Wonderfully complementing gowns in ivory and champagne, these gilded designs accent your bridal look with lasting beauty and sparkle.

Check out our prettiest gold headpieces and find the perfect treasure for your special day!

Flowers for Aphrodite

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True love lasts forever. Commemorate your wedding day with gorgeous golden flowers that will stay eternally in bloom. A lovely metallic comb features curving flowers and leaves with rhinestone accents. Slip this shimmering design into your tresses or secure it in a chignon for a romantic, vintage-inspired look. Pair it with golden earrings or a bracelet to complete your ensemble.

Grecian Hair Pins

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Dress up your hairstyle with petite hair pins. These miniature, nature-inspired accents feature slightly curving branches with gilded leaves accented by tiny rhinestone flowers. The perfect touch for understated sparkle, these lovely little add-ons can be worn for any special occasion. Pair them with an embroidered veil for a more formal look.

Midas’ Touch Clip

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Enrich your wedding hairstyle with an easy-wear clip. Evoking the beauty of a royal garden, gilded leaves and sparkling rhinestone sprays curl across your hair with lustrous elegance. Glamorous yet oh-so-boho, this lovely accent may be clipped on the side or in the back. Wear it just above a veil for a nature-inspired bridal ensemble.

Daphne’s Bouquet

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Gild your tresses with a radiant flower headband. Forever in bloom, a lovely design features metallic flowers, branching leaves, and glittering rhinestone accents. Glamorous yet utterly romantic, this graceful accent beautifully complements ethereal floral gowns. This statement piece may be worn alone or paired with a veil for dramatic effect.

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Celebrate your wedding with blissfully bold metallic flowers. Large antique gold blooms centered with glittering rhinestones add dramatic beauty to your hair. Perfect for rustic-chic weddings, this lovely headband infuses your look with unique, vintage-inspired style. Wear it alone for your reception, or add a veil for an enchanting bridal ensemble.

Want to see more? Check out the rest of our Fall 2016 Headpiece Collection, or head over to our veils pages and discover the perfect accessories for your special day.

10 Trending Fall Wedding Ideas You’ll Love

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Are you planning an autumn wedding?

Get ready to fall in love with these gorgeous, festive ideas for your décor, attire, food, and more! Read on and make your seasonal wedding stand out.

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Leafy Décor

This is the perfect opportunity for you crafty DIYers out there. Decorate mason jars, hang gilded gold or silver leaves, make confetti, create a wedding arch with bright leaves and flowers, or line your wedding aisle walkway! You can also use leaves as cute place cards, on your invitations, or for your guest book.

Vibrant Flowers

The season’s most abundant flowers include sunflowers, chrysanthemums, carnations, freesias, junipers, roses, marigolds, asters, or dahlias. Pack your bouquet with bright colors, make a floral crown, and feature pumpkins or gourds for centerpieces. Incorporate greenery, lotus pods, feathers, or berries.

Autumn Themes

Fall is ideal for a variety of wedding themes. You can host a rustic or glamping celebration; a laid-back bohemian bash; or a vintage-inspired garden party. A falling in love theme also nicely fits with this season. There’s nothing more magical than an enchanted forest wedding—except for a Halloween-style soirée! If you’d prefer to avoid a specific theme, you can incorporate classic autumnal colors.

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Pop of Color

Bold colors are the hallmarks of a good autumn wedding. Rich fall hues include marsala, cranberry, plum, emerald, yellow, navy, and orange. Balance them with neutrals like ivory, charcoal, dove grey, brown, and black. Want a splash of sparkle? Copper and gold are the trending metallics. For a more rustic and down-to-earth look, you can use plaid table runners, chair covers, or napkins.

Pumpkins Galore

Would any festive fall wedding be complete without pumpkins? You can write on or carve them for your save-the-dates, make welcome signs, line your aisle, feature them in centerpieces, or use pumpkin place settings. Jack o’ lantern lights are a spooky and fun addition to a Halloween theme. For a fairy-tale celebration, paint pumpkins white or bejewel them with rhinestones.

Golden Lighting

The days in autumn grow shorter. When daylight fades, you can illuminate your reception with lanterns, candles, strung lights, mason jar lanterns, chandeliers (even outside), light-up signs, or jack o’lanterns. Be sure to light up your walkways, the aisle, your dance floor, and tablescapes. It’s worth your time to get this right: beautiful lighting creates a magical ambiance.

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Signature Drink

Signature cocktails have been a huge hit at weddings the past couple years. Autumnal beverages include spiced rum cider cocktail, apple cider sangria, pumpkin apple shandy, maple-bourbon smash… Mix just about any form of spirits with berries, cinnamon, or pumpkin spice to create something nice! Hot chocolate, pumpkin spiced coffee, or sparkling cider floats are delicious, non-alcoholic options.

Seasonal Dessert

Fall is a great time to serve utterly mouth-watering morsels. Decorate your cake on an autumn or harvest theme, or go with a naked cake covered with berries. If that’s not your thing, you can serve pies or pie pops, candied apples, s’mores, turnovers, autumn brittle, pears, or candied nuts. A full-on candy station filled with your favorite goodies is a fun option, too!

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Scarves, Jackets, Cover-Ups

Let’s talk comfort. Autumn kicks off the beginning of snuggle weather! For extra warmth, you can provide blankets for your guests after the sun goes down. Keep your bridesmaids warm and dry with plaid jackets or scarves, and be sure to choose a cover-up for yourself, too! Bring an umbrella if there’s a chance it’ll rain (some brides even wear boots if it might be cold).

Enchanting Hair

Now we’re at the best part: your hair. Autumn hairstyles include braids, loose curls, messy buns, and chignons with flowers or leaves tucked in. Fall flower crowns typically feature bold colors and greenery. Another gorgeous option is to wear a sparkling tiara, comb, or garland. For a Halloween wedding, try feathers or black French net. Your veil provides an ethereal finishing touch.

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Want even more inspiration? Follow us on Instagram for bridal style updates, and check out our Fall Weddings board on Pinterest for an overload of pretty wedding ideas.

8 Sparkly Wedding Day Accessories for Any Black Dress

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Black is a chic wedding color in any season.

It provides a flattering contrast for light shades such as white or blush; makes bright hues like orange or green totally pop; and pairs famously with metallics. Sparkling silver accessories and glittering gold statement pieces both look fantastic with a LBD!

Whether you’re shopping for your bridesmaids or rocking a black gown yourself, these fun and formal accessories will turn heads.

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Golden Goddess Headband

Enrich your hair with a glorious array of gilded leaves. Style 6676 is a tie headband featuring gold leaves and sparkling rhinestone accents. Totally opulent, this goddess-worthy item beautifully mirrors nature’s autumnal bliss. Style it with an ethereal gown for maximum impact.

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Bling It On Headband

Shine on, you crazy diamond! Style 6611 is a gorgeous headband encrusted with glittering rhinestones. Add glamorous sparkle to your ensemble by pairing it with twinkling jewelry and a stunning veil. Create an ensemble worthy of a princess for your big day—you’re worth it!

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Jazz It Up Belt

Add that extra something to your bridal party’s wardrobe. Style BT072 features round and marquise rhinestones in a narrow, linked design finished with ribbon ties. Sparkling with opulent beauty, this unique design is available in either silver or gold to match other accessories.

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Enchanting Evening Belt

Embellish any formal black gown with our gorgeous belt style BT010. Available in black, diamond white, ivory, or white, this beautifully beaded masterpiece features a silver design glittering with rhinestones on a wide satin sash. This otherworldly accent is perfect for the elegant bride.

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Icing on the Cake Bracelet

Bedazzle your wrists with a lovely bit of classic bling. Style BC134 is available in gold or silver and features square stones surrounded by halos. Add a touch of charm to your bridal look and enjoy wearing this sparkling accessory for anniversaries to come.

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Art Deco Age Bracelet

Style a crush-worthy vintage look with your LBD. Style BC145 adds Art Deco style and sparkly pizazz to any ensemble. Available in gold or silver, this lovely design completes your edgy theme with swanky opulence. Pair it up with a headwrap or dazzling earrings to finish off your look.

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Moonlight & Sunlight Earrings

For an enchantingly gorgeous look, style EA232 features pear-shaped rhinestones in a dazzlingly decadent design. Choose sparking, sunny yellow gold or shimmering, moonlit silver for your ceremony and reception. Equally perfect with a LBD or elegant gown, these sleek drops add pure glamour.

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Regal Romance Earrings

Create a look of timeless beauty and romantic allure. Pretty floral drop earrings EA204 feature vintage-inspired filigree and sparkling, pear-shaped rhinestone drops. Show off exquisite style by adding a twinkly bracelet or metallic halo for your hair.

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