6 Green & Utterly Magical Places to Propose

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In the spirit of celebrating lush, natural beauty as seen on the Emerald Isle, we’re highlighting romantic and scenic destinations IDEAL for popping the big question. So grab a Guinness, kick back, and check out these awesome proposal spots well worth your greenbacks.

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Maui, Hawaii

A wonderful destination for honeymooners, this lovely island features sandy beaches, warm weather, tropical forests, romantic waterfalls, and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you’re dropping to one knee on a beach or asking atop a mountain, this is an incredible place to get engaged!

Hoh Rain Forest, Washington

Did you know that not all rainforests are tropical? Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Forest abounds with gigantic old growth trees, moss thicker than blankets, and gushing waterfalls. Bring a raincoat and hot drinks, and enjoy snuggling up after a long day of hiking.

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Big Sur, California

Feed your wanderlust with a road trip along the California coast! A delightful stop along the way, Big Sur is renowned for its stunning views and abundant hiking opportunities. You can take a mini-cation at one of the bed & breakfasts, or spend all day at the beach.

Parc des Buttes Chaumont, France

A picnic lunch served with sparkly bling in the most romantic city in the world? Yes, please! This lovely park in northeast Paris offers charming views, caves and waterfalls, ponds with wildlife, and lots of greenery. Idyllic for a short stroll, we can easily see dropping a knee in some secluded area.

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Milford Sound, New Zealand

Ready for an adventure? Fiordland National Park in New Zealand boasts spectacular hiking, incredible species diversity, and scenery so gorgeous you’ll feel like you’re in another world. With beaches, forests, and mountains, this breathtaking natural gem is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

This stunning natural formation in County Clare is awe-inspiring. Towering from 390 to 702 feet above the ocean, these world-renowned cliffs are a beloved tourist destination in Ireland. Bring a jacket or buy an Irish sweater, and enjoy amazing views—just don’t drop the ring over the edge!

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What other beautifully green places would you suggest for a proposal? Share your favorite getaways!

We’re seeing green!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

xoxo Bel Aire Bridal

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All That Glitters: Gold, Rose Gold & Silver

Ever feel like indulging in luxury? Your wedding is the time to do it!

Weddings are so naturally elegant and gorgeous that a bridal gown without adornments is like a cake without flavor. Accessories help you express a personalized look. Boho or rustic; destination or glamorous; romantic or vintage—choose from any style your heart desires!

In honor of St. Patty’s Day, we are celebrating all that glitters in our oh-so-pretty jewelry collection. Check out shimmering shoulder jewelry, earrings, belts, and bracelets so stunning, they truly deserve to sparkle at the end of a rainbow.

GOLD

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Styling a romantic ensemble? These rhinestone-encrusted beauties feature a floral rosette and dangling, pear-shaped drops that glitter with enchanting grace. Style this vintage-inspired pair with an antique gold clip or halo, and add a veil for that final, heart-fluttering touch.

Also available in rose gold and silver

BELT BT072

Shimmering with delightful beauty, this vintage-inspired belt features metallic motifs of pear, round, and marquise rhinestones. Dazzling yet dainty, this narrow belt secures on satin ribbons and may be paired with the gold accessories of your choice.

Also available in silver

(Adore these styles? Check out our Love List for more pretty yellow gold accessories.)

SILVER

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Gown Jewelry SH209

Shoulder jewelry transforms your strapless gown with unique style. Once you slip on this beauty, no other outfit with match yours! Pair these pretty, shimmering strands of bead and crystal with dazzling rhinestone earrings. Add a headpiece and veil for a truly glamorous outfit.

Available in silver only

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Wrought with silver filigree and iced with sparkling rhinestones, this gorgeous tie belt sits on light-as-air tulle for a look that is ravishingly glamorous. The sash blends into your gown color with breezy beauty, while the stunning metallic design creates a princess-worthy accent.

Tulle is available in blush, champagne, diamond white, ivory, latte, and white.

(Adore these styles? Check out more of our glamorous belts and gown jewelry.)

ROSE GOLD

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Trendy yet romantic, rose gold is a delightfully feminine metallic to tie into your wedding. Pair these glittering, pavé rhinestone pear drops with a rose gold headpiece for an absolutely stunning look. You can pair this with a blush or rose gold gown, too!

Also available in silver and yellow gold

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BRACELET BC131

When you know your love is forever, commemorate the occasion. This pretty rhinestone-encrusted bracelet features the infinity symbol among shimmering loops in a wedding-worthy design. Marry this piece with rose gold earrings or a romantic veil for an unforgettable outfit.

Also available in silver and yellow gold

(Adore these styles? Check out our Love List for more rose gold designs.)

Our Top 7 Honeymooner Headpieces

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Palm trees and calm beaches. Cheerful bars in dazzling cities. Snowy slopes and magnificent peaks. Don’t you wish you could be whisked away to a beautiful honeymoon destination, today? We sure do!

No matter where you travel, the post-wedding trip is an important rite of passage that every bride deserves to enjoy. It’s more fun, too, when you celebrate your newly wedded status for all to see!

A little white dress, bridal lingerie, sandals, and a robe are staples for any honeymooner. As an accessories company, we’ve got a few more ideas that will make your trip just a bit more special.

Check out our top items perfect for a romantic getaway!

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Dinner for Two

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When you’re out for a romantic dinner, it’s nice to slip something sparkly into your tresses. This stunning clip is packed with glittering rhinestones to add a glamorous touch of beauty to your ensemble. Pair it with a LBD or stunning heels for a night on the town!

Best paired with earrings EA251 or EA253

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Breakfast in the Garden

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The morning after, a nice breakfast tea in the garden sounds delightful, doesn’t it? Dress for the occasion with a sweet floral comb featuring delicate frosted blooms and freshwater pearls. This lovely little touch whispers new bride with all the flourishes of romance.

Best paired with earrings EA230 or EA256

You might like My Bridal Style: Romantic

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Art Gallery Afternoon

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Are you the creative type? Snazz up your hairstyle with a golden wired comb in a flower design that glitters with crystal sprays. We envision this delightful accent nestled into your locks as you stroll through a gallery or step into a gondola. Pair it with a LWD and cute flats!

Best paired with earrings EA259 or EA225

You might like My Bridal Style: Trendy

Sweet Nothings

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For an understated touch of bridal charm, slip some petite pins into your hairstyle. These lovely little pins come three to a set. Super versatile, you can wear them out and about with more casual attire, or style them in an updo for a fancy dinner party!

Best paired with earrings EA242 or EA238

You might like My Bridal Style: Classic

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Stroll On the Beach

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There’s nothing more romantic than a walk on the beach with your newly-wedded other half. Slip a pretty little trinket into your tresses for a special accent. This shimmering pearl and rhinestone comb complements your breezy, beachy dresses with boho-luxe beauty.

Best paired with earrings EA219 or EA262

You might like My Bridal Style: Bohemian

After Hours

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Getting drinks at the bar? Maybe sent up to the room? Whether you’re partying all night with friends or dancing solo with your SO, this sweet little rhinestone bow adds vintage-inspired sparkle to your look. Wear it with a slinky dress and glittering earrings to complete a fabulous outfit.

Best paired with earrings EA255 or EA212

You might like My Bridal Style: Vintage

Blooming Beauty

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Headed to a tropical destination? This dramatic organza flower comb creates a romantic accent perfect for enhancing loose, beachy waves. Celebrate your exotic getaway with this ever-blooming beauty, and add earrings for an extra touch of sparkle.

Best paired with earrings EA242 or EA218

You might like My Bridal Style: Destination

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Want more inspiration? Follow us on Instagram and check out our Pinterest boards for more styling ideas!

Insider Tips: How Bridal Salons Care for Your Wedding Veil

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Avoid Plastic

Plastic and sunlight can discolor tulle or beading over a long period of time. It’s best to store your veil in a non-plastic garment bag in a closet. Bridal salons hang veils from clips or hoops on a rolling rack. You can imitate this method by clipping your veil onto a hanger. If it is long, double up the tulle so it does not drag on the floor.

Keep It Safe

We recommend storing your wedding ensemble in a dry, safe location. Hang up your gown and veil, and keep your other accessories in a pocket of the garment bag or in a special box—away from children and pets. If you’re headed to a destination wedding, carry on as much as possible. Staying organized will prevent loss or damage to your items.

Mind Your Train

Many brides bring their veil and accessories to a hair trial appointment. This is ok, so long as you’re SUPER careful—all it takes it one person to accidentally step on the edge and you’ve got a hole! Tulle is very delicate and tears cannot be fixed. Keep an eagle eye open and make sure that your veil does not catch or snag on anything.

No Food or Liquids

Unless you’re wearing black on your wedding day, any spill will show up. The safest policy is to not eat or drink anything when trying on your gown and veil. (In fact, some bridal salons do not allow food or beverages for this reason.) Make sure your nail polish is 100% dry and ask your MOH to carry stain remover, just in case!

Avoid Irons

Please do not iron your veil. Just. Don’t. The heat from the iron can melt or discolor the delicate tulle fabric and then the beautiful veil will be ruined. As with your wedding gown, this special accessory should be professionally steamed at a bridal salon. Alternately, you can hang it up for a few days to let the folds/wrinkles fall out.

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Do you have other veil storage and care tips? Share with us!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Why a Wedding Veil is a Bride’s Best Friend

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They say dogs are man’s best friend (though some of us prefer cats). Other people firmly believe that diamonds are a girl’s best friend—or perhaps chocolate.

On your wedding day, however, your veil is your best friend! This time-honored accessory is always a good choice for your bridal outfit—and here’s why.

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Figure-Flattering

The secret to choosing the perfect veil is in selecting one that complements your gown silhouette. Your veil has a figure-flattering effect that can lengthen your torso or balance the fullness of your dress.

Face-Flattering

The veil you choose can also frame your face. A narrow veil with lots of gathers will help elongate a short face, while a flat mantilla or wider veil with layers will shorten a long face.

Theme-Enriching

If you’re a princess bride, a cathedral veil completes your ensemble like nothing else. If you’re a romantic bride, lace is the way to go. If you’re a vintage-inspired bride, French net adds authentic style. Your veil is the ultimate accessory when it comes to creating a themed look!

Photo-Enhancing

Go on Pinterest and you’ll see what we mean! Veils are a gorgeous addition to your wedding-day photos, whether they’re wrapped around you in a romantic cocoon, or blowing freely in the breeze.

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Ever see a woman wearing a veil on her birthday? Neither have we. Your wedding is the only time you’ll wear a stunning veil—so give it a go! Even strangers will know you’re a bride and shower you with love on your big day.

Personal

Modern veils are available in a variety of trims and lengths. You have the opportunity to personalize your ensemble by choosing one you love—whether it has scattered lace or shimmering rhinestones, four layers or just one.

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That moment when a bride walks down the aisle in her wedding veil is irreplaceable. Everyone from your mother and father to your groom and best friend will get teary-eyed. A veil adds utterly magical bridal beauty.

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Ready to find the perfect veil for your big day? Browse our collections at www.belairebridal.com and try on your favorites at an authorized bridal salon near you!

Our Prettiest Lace Accessories

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Lace wonderfully enhances a bridal ensemble. There’s something so romantic, timeless, and feminine about lace that is perfect for weddings, whether on a structured mermaid gown, ethereal garden wedding dress, or jaw-dropping ball gown!

If you are a romantic bride, or perhaps you just want to match a lovely lace gown, look no further. We’ve got some gorgeous accessories that will add a special touch of beauty to your big day!

Venise Lace Clip

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Venise lace goes with a bridal ensemble like icing on a cake! Complement your outfit with this lovely crocheted lace clip. This charming design is dotted with rhinestones and pearl clusters, and it may be styled in an updo or worn on the side. Pair it with a classic veil or Venise lace trim to complete your look, or wear it alone for an elegant reception style.

Organza Flower Clip

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This delicate lace and organza flower clip adds a pretty little accent to your tresses. Featuring beaded lace leaves and tiny rhinestone sprays, this nature-inspired adornment easily slips into any hair style. Pair it with a veil featuring scattered appliqués or a lace trim, or match it with a patterned floral gown for a modern and totally romantic look.

Lace Flower Tie Headband

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Style an effortlessly beautiful outfit with a shimmering headband. Lace flowers dance along a flexible rhinestone tie headpiece. Pair it with a lace veil for a romantic ensemble, and add sparkly rhinestone jewelry for a touch of glamour! This design is perfect for any style of wedding and works best with loose waves or down hair.

Alençon Lace Veil

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Our most popular lace design, this Alençon trimmed cathedral veil is so beautifully bridal. Available unbeaded or with beading and sequins, this breathtaking cathedral features scalloped floral lace down the sides and along the bottom of the veil. Wear it with anything from vintage-inspired to princess-inspired accessories to complete your look.

Floral Appliqué Veil

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Scattered lace appliqués add a romantic accent to your bridal ensemble. This light-as-air veil features a rolled edge and beaded Alençon lace motifs for just a wisp of feminine charm. Add a lace hair clip or belt to accessorize and tie together your whole look. This design is available in waltz or cathedral lengths in a variety of colors.

Chantilly Lace Veil

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Chantilly lace creates a lovely, ethereal look. This pretty cathedral design features airy florals with gentle scallops and tiny eyelash threads. Many gown designers are incorporating Chantilly lace into cover-ups, layered sheath dresses, and even ball gowns for a style that is oh-so-dreamy. Complement this veil with delicate jewelry to add subtle sparkle.

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Want more? Explore our Spring 2017 Collection to see all our newest items. Check out our Lace Veils and Cathedral Veils pages, and find our lovely accessories at a retailer near you!

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