Beautiful Beadwork: 5 Incredible Veils to Match Your Gown

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You’ve had that moment. A lightbulb flashed on, or perhaps your heart quickened a beat when you looked in the mirror. You’ve found the perfect wedding dress.

Even the ideal dress usually needs to be altered or paired with accessories to maximize its potential. Only when you’ve added a gorgeous veil, the right shoes, or a pretty pair of earrings will the whole outfit truly feel magical—and ready for your wedding.

Designers have been pulling out all the stops for 2017: we’re seeing gorgeous beadwork on everything from vintage-inspired sheaths to princess-worthy ball gowns. To complete your dream ensemble, discover a beaded veil that complements the detail on your wedding dress.

Check out a few favorites that have been selling like crazy in bridal salons across the country!

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Sparkling with an edge of clear crystals, twinkly rhinestones, and silver bugle beads, this lovely fingertip design is radiantly beautiful. Pair it with your chosen jewelry to complete a glamorous look. This style is available in champagne, diamond white, ivory, or white. Want even more bling? It comes in cathedral length, too!

Graduated Glitter

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Frosted silver beads grace the edge of this lovely fingertip length veil. This design starts out in a narrow, delicate trail of sparkle at the comb and gets more dramatic along the bottom. The graduated beading pairs beautifully with jewelry, keeping you from looking top-heavy while adding more interesting detail along the curve. It is available in ivory or white and also comes in cathedral length.

Pretty Pearls

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Pearls are classically bridal, and this hugely popular design may be paired with the jewelry of your choice! This lovely fingertip veil features faux pearls, silver bugle beads, and shimmering rhinestones. The perfect balance of romance and glamour, this design is available in diamond white, ivory, or white. It comes in cathedral length, too!

Rainbow Sparkle

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Dream of adding a dazzling accent to your ensemble? This trendy and unique veil features a silver beaded edge and glamorous opal rhinestone clusters. Pair it with rhinestone or opal crystal jewelry, or add an opal rhinestone embellished belt like BT068 to complete your look. This design is available in ivory or white, in fingertip or cathedral lengths.

The Works

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This seasonal favorite combines a beautiful silver rolled edge with sparkling rhinestones, faux pearls, clear crystals, and silver budge beads. Available in elbow, fingertip, or cathedral lengths, this gorgeous design is so popular that we make it in every color: blush, champagne, diamond white, ivory, or white. Pair it with a pretty headpiece to complete your ensemble.

Want to see more? Check out our beaded veils and cathedral veils pages for additional designs. Follow us on Instagram for styled shoots and bridal inspiration!

Geometric Wedding Inspiration

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Looking for out-of-the-box wedding ideas? Check out this gorgeous styled shoot by Jessica Cooper Photography with the loveliest Sweet Caroline wedding dress! Staged in a lush, outdoor environment with both vintage and modern headpieces, this creative shoot reminds us of the beauty in expressing your individual taste.

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This black and white, classy wedding beautifully contrasts a vibrant, green venue. Complementing the rustic-chic theme are geometric flower arrangements and our very own floral headpiece 6542. The whole look is sleek, up-to-date, and streamlined—right down to a cake featuring hexagons and a matching wedding topper!

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The groom’s classic black tux vibes perfectly with the bride’s charming windowpane dress, creating a unique yet elegant coupling. We love how she switched to pearl headband 6539 with vintage curls for a new look.

Notice how the bride’s passionate red lip adds a bold touch of romance? A dramatic bouquet incorporates white and black anemones with lush greenery—how perfect for the holidays!

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Tell us, how are you styling your wedding?

Photography Credit: Jessica Cooper Photography 

Gown Vendor: Sweet Caroline Styles

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!)

We Heart Marsala!

Top 5 Reasons to Love Fall (Weddings!)

Bright Colors

There’s something magical about autumn. As we leave the green fields and glorious languor of summer behind, we look forward to crisp, blustery days that send gold, brown, red, and orange leaves rustling on dark branches. Incorporate seasonal touches into your bouquet, flower girls’ dresses, and even your bridal ensemble! Bright shoes or snazzy earrings mirror the fun, vibrant colors of fall.

Comfort Fashions

Don’t you just love throwing on a pair of boots, a soft scarf, and some mittens after the heat of summer dies down? Autumn brings still-sunny days and quickly cooling temperatures, mingling the two in a glorious marriage of stunning beauty. Be ready for anything—bring umbrellas for your guests and wrap up in a scarf or shawl to stay cozy on your big day!

Bold Jewels

Fall is the time of harvest, bounty, and fruition. Bold gold jewelry celebrates the season with warmth and vigor. Enliven your wedding look with autumnal statement pieces in hues of rich marsala, vivid plum, dried apricot, deep gold, and forest green. Visit our headpiece page and find fall favorites in lovely gold tones to enrich your ensemble.

Warm Drinks

After a long day of celebrating, or perhaps a rainy afternoon (which is good luck for your marriage, by the way), nothing beats a hot drink. Serve seasonal favorites to your wedding guests! Get inspired by decadent hot chocolate bars, fancy ciders, and your preferred mixed drinks to keep the chill away.

Snuggle Weather

It’s nice to relax after a day of crazy errands out in the cold. Snuggle up to your honey, sip a hot drink, and dream about how you’ll feel on the day you say “I do.” You might even bust open a bridal magazine or browse Pinterest or Instagram for ideas about how to personalize your wedding. You’ll only be engaged once—enjoy your journey!

Top 5 Late Autumn Wedding Details

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With cold weather creeping right around the corner, we’re bidding adieu to our favorite fall trends! Savory foods, bold colors, romantic sleeves, and metallic accessories transition us from the warm styles of autumn to darker, more wintery themes.

Bold Colors & Jewel Tones

Jewel tones and bright accents incorporate the gorgeous hues of late autumn into your wedding. These complementary colors carry tasteful, seasonal touches into your theme.

Romantic Lace Sleeves

We’re still swooning over the timeless beauty that pretty lace sleeves add to your wedding ensemble. This is a great fall or winter look, adding just a touch of warmth while looking classically bridal.

Romantic Bridal Halos

A sparkling rhinestone or metallic halo touches your locks with unforgettable radiance. Transitioning us from summer’s floral wreaths to winter’s blissful bling, these trendy headpieces have us falling in love.

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Harvest Theme

Say “I do” to kettle corn, pumpkins, preserves, and cornucopias of harvest decorations! This deliciously colorful time of year lends itself to gorgeous photos.

Dramatic Veils

A beautiful veil catches the light of the setting sun and lights up your look with incredible romance. Try a few outdoors shots to capture the glory of autumn before it’s gone!

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What is your favorite late autumn detail?