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

You might like My Bridal Style Glamorous

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

Top Bridal Accessory Trends for Spring 2017

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Planning your wedding? The Spring 2017 wedding season is in full swing, and we’re so excited to see what this year will bring in bridal inspiration!

We were able to take a peek at the biggest trends at the bridal fashion weeks last fall, and our new collection offers a little bit of everything for this year’s modern, whimsical bride.

Here’s a breakdown of the big gown trends and which accessories you can wear to complete every look.

The Look: Enchanted Beauty

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This look is created for the romantic yet outdoorsy bride with a passion for adventure. The rustic-chic-enchanted forest wedding features surprisingly organic, soft details. Gowns with 3D florals fall into this category, along with bridal capes, artistic sleeves, and ethereal layers.

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Floral crowns are a good match for the enchanted bride, as are delicate flower combs and whimsical garlands. Lovely accessories such as a metallic leaf hair clip, sparkly earrings, or a floral belt will instantly elevate your ensemble with graceful elegance. Add an embroidered edge veil or an ethereal cut edge veil for a dreamy touch of romance. This look is straight from a fairy tale.

You might like My Bridal Style: Destination

The Look: Princess Bride

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Every designer offers gowns for the princess look, because every bride should look and feel gorgeous on her big day! This year’s ball gowns and romantic A-lines offer grandiose trains, lots of lace, long sleeves, and over-the-top sparkle that will make anyone feel like royalty.

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The best match for this style is, pretty obviously, a sparkling tiara. Bridal crowns are looking big this year, adding creative dimension and volume to your style. Play up the bling with dramatic earrings or transform a strapless gown with shoulder jewelry. Shimmering headbands and rhinestone combs offer alternatives for bridesmaids or a reception change.

You might like My Bridal Style: Classic

The Look: Boho Babe

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This year’s bohemian bride is taking a more sophisticated spin. Last year’s casual dresses have evolved into delicate laces and retro silhouettes with big bell sleeves, see-through layers, and ready-to-wear fabrics that are super comfortable and yet so chic.

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Boho-glam is in this year. Style this look with a sparkling bit of hair jewelry and big, bold statement pieces; personalize a simple gown by adding jewelry with meaning. For a more subtle, nature-inspired look, our goddess-worthy gold headbands are an easy-wear solution. Flexible hair vines offer a way to twist some bling into a braid or updo.

You might like My Bridal Style: Bohemian

The Look: Retro

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Gone is the Gatsby Era of the early teens; 2017 highlights a variety of retro styles. 90’s spaghetti straps and two-piece gowns are in for the dramatic, on-trend bride. Other big retro looks include dramatic bows, structured corset tops, peplums, and 70’s era jumpsuits/pants.

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For a sweet ‘90s look, a simple ribbon edge veil and small flower comb will do the trick. If you’re going more ‘60s-‘70s, a glittering bohemian headpiece is a game-changer. Our fascinators and vintage-inspired headbands mimic styles from the ‘20s and ‘50s. Delicate, French lace veils generally complement the retro lace gowns created by this year’s indie designers.

You might like My Bridal Style: Vintage

The Look: Fashionista

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Dramatic trends are made for the bold bride who wants to look fresh and modern. See-through nude laces and plunging necklines, backless gowns and dramatic trains, and non-white colors are all the rage. Detachable skirts in place of separate reception dresses are still looking popular this year, though short bridal gowns are becoming readily more available.

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Our newest collections offer a little something for everyone, whether you prefer small pins or a bold, glittering headpiece. Our rose gold series includes the most popular Bel Aire Bridal headpieces, from stunning tiaras to decadent combs. We also offer earrings and bracelets in rose gold, yellow gold, opal rhinestone, and sparkly silver. Our new luxe tulle veils are super soft and silky, and since they’re cut edge, they go with everything.

You might like My Bridal Style: Trendy

The Look: Hopeless Romantic

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Romance is always a big theme in bridal, and this year’s designers have outdone themselves with a plethora of sensual off-the-shoulder gowns and plunging necklines. Tulle overlays interspersed with lace create a gorgeous illusion of volume without bulk. This season’s heart-fluttering gowns come in soft hues of blush, gold, and champagne.

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We offer a wide variety of veils in champagne and blush to complement gowns in these pretty, feminine shades. Soft floral crowns and combs beautifully accent a romantic look; petal-strewn headbands with sparkling crystals and rhinestones create an elegant aesthetic. Our lace cathedral veils are the perfect choice for a romantic outfit.

You might like My Bridal Style: Romantic

The Look: Dress to Dazzle

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Where would brides be without bling? Lost in a sea of fabric. Designers amped up the sparkle factor with slinky sheath gowns, textured ball gowns, and sexy destination dresses that provide the perfect opportunity to play up glamorous accessories.

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Formal brides do well with plenty of bling. A stunning headpiece like a rhinestone-encrusted headband or shimmering comb accentuates the beauty of your whole ensemble, while a beaded veil or cathedral veil with rhinestones adds slight shimmer. A bridal belt transforms your gown with unique sparkle. Our opal rhinestone halos and headbands add on-trend glamour to the look.

You might like My Bridal Style: Glamorous

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Want to stay up on this year’s best trends? Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration, styled shoots, industry re-posts, and more!

5 Belts for Frosty Weddings

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Winter weddings are gorgeous. Not only do you get pristine snowy scenery, but anything that sparkles seems even more brilliant.

We love bridal belts because they tie your other accessories together so well. They also “dress up” your gown with some extra shimmer. That’s not to mention that they’re super figure-flattering, too!

These stylish accents are so perfect for glamorous winter weddings. Our pretty bridal belts feature glittering rhinestones, intricate beading, and budding flowers. Transform your gown with a romantic, eye-catching accent and make your outfit uniquely beautiful—just like you!

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Sparkling Silver Filigree & Tulle

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A soft tulle sash blends into the background of your gown, while the stunning silver filigree design twists and twirls with gorgeous sparkle. This lovely tie belt can come with ivory, white, diamond white, blush, champagne, or latte tulle. Pair it with drop earrings or a shimmering veil for a glamorous look.

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Vintage-Inspired Sparkle & Beadwork

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Retro and utterly fabulous, this sparkly little number features a vintage-inspired design of silver beading and shimmering rhinestones. Pair this captivating piece with Art Deco earrings or a faux fur wrap to accentuate your theme. Style your look with a bold red lip and some sass, while you’re at it!

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Sparkling Opal & Clear Rhinestones

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There’s nothing like pure sparkle to complement a dreamy bridal look. Tie off a noteworthy ensemble with a pretty belt featuring clear or opal rhinestones in a shimmering line. This simply gorgeous design matches a variety of other rhinestone accessories and easily ties on ribbons.

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Organza Peonies & Alençon Lace

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Thinks flowers are just for spring and summer weddings? Not so fast! This lovely peony tie sash features sparkling rhinestone accents and beaded lace for a classic accent that looks romantic in any weather. Tie it into your ensemble with a lace veil or floral accents in a neutral color scheme.

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Silver Beading & Rhinestone Embellishments

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Styling a fairy-tale ensemble? Exquisitely regal, this rhinestone-embellished tie sash lays on the sparkle; detailed, silver beadwork creates an opulent accent fit for a princess. Pair this with the rhinestone accessories of your choice for an unforgettable outfit.

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Want to see more? Browse our Belts page to check out a variety of designs. Be sure to pick out Jewelry to finish off your look!

Made in Metallic: Sparkly Styles for 2016

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 Do you love the metallic trend as much as we do?

We are totally swooning over burnished copper and vintage gold! Stunning antique silver and romantic rose gold are also beautiful complementary colors to this year’s hottest wedding hues.

Decorate a luxurious wedding with dazzling table runners, shimmering bridesmaids’ dresses, and accessories with all the pretty you’ve ever dreamed of. Our top silver and gold picks for 2016 include gorgeous combs, headbands, and halos. Get your sparkle on!

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Everlasting Flower Comb

Style 6636 blends nature-inspired beauty with traditional elegance. Graceful metallic flowers with sparkling rhinestone sprigs tuck easily into an updo for an incredibly romantic accent. Choose silver or gold to coordinate with your other accessories. Feel like a fairy-tale princess on your wedding day!

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Glistening Leaves Headband

Style 6634 adds autumnal grace to your hairstyle. Shimmering metallic leaves in silver or gold amidst wired rhinestone dewdrops create the perfect accessory for any boho-luxe ensemble. Add leaves or wildflowers into your bouquet to tie together an enchanting look.

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Dazzling Petals Headband

Style 6696 takes glamour to a whole new level. Sparkling, rhinestone-encrusted flowers and leaves on a metallic filigree design create a beautiful look made just for you. Style this dazzling headband with a complementary beaded edge veil and sparkling drop earrings.

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Triple Antique Flower Band

Love boho-vintage style? Headband 6687 features dramatic flowers in antique silver or gold with sparkling rhinestone centers. This eye-catching, bold piece looks gorgeous in any season and may be worn with or without a veil. Match gold or rhinestone jewelry to complete a stunning outfit.

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Old World Romance Halo

Incorporate special charm, grace and beauty into your wedding ensemble with style 6579. Now available in both silver and gold, this lovely design of filigree swirls is an elegant finishing touch for any romantic wardrobe. Pair this swoonworthy style with dazzling earrings or a flowing veil.

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Delicate Wired Flower Comb

Add luxurious beauty to your locks with style 6577. Delicately wired sprays and sparkling rhinestone flowers on a comb enhance your look with feminine elegance. Pair this little bit of lovely with dainty accessories to perfectly complement a bohemian gown.

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Want to see more sparkly, romantic, and boho-luxe designs? Check out our Fall 2016 Collection and browse through our belts/jewelry pages for ways to personalize your look.

Something Old, Something New: 5 Items for a Lucky Wedding Day

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Every bride has heard the rhyme. What does it mean to you?

Incorporate symbolic elements into your wedding day by choosing items that are personally meaningful. Read on for ideas about how to make your once-in-a-lifetime moment even more special!

Something Old

The idea behind something old is that your past identity comes with you into the marriage. Many brides play up a vintage theme, wearing heirlooms, old-fashioned accessories, or Art Deco clips and combs. Whether it’s your grandmother’s brooch or a dazzling beaded purse, you can choose an item that works with your wedding style/theme.

Something New

Selecting new, special items just for your wedding is super fun! Your something new represents starting a whole new life with your husband-to-be. Many brides check off this item with their wedding gown (unless they are altering a used dress). Other new bits of pretty can include jewelry, a sparkly headpiece, or fabulous shoes. It’s ok to splurge a little on this one.

Something Borrowed

You’re supposed to borrow something from a happily married woman to ensure that your own union will be lasting and blissful. Wedding shopping can get expensive, anyway, so borrowing a pair of shoes or wearing your mother’s earrings will help ease wallet worry. Just like a gown, an heirloom veil can be passed through the family, featuring in more wonderful wedding memories.

Something Blue

Blue (which, by the way, is one of Pantone’s colors of 2016) is serene and symbolizes fidelity. The most obvious way to incorporate something blue is by dressing your bridesmaids in this lovely hue, but you can use a blue sash, wear blue shoes, show off blue jewelry, or choose a blue garter or petticoat! Create a stylish reception look with a colored wedding outfit like a cute blue tulle skirt and lace top.

Sixpence In Your Shoe

Back in the day, English women would slip a silver sixpence coin inside their shoes to ensure good luck and/or a financially prosperous marriage. More couples are incorporating honeymoon funds into their registries or performing money dances at the reception. After all, why not start off your marriage with a bit of extra cash?

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Which wedding traditions are you incorporating? Share your ideas!

Style the Perfect Camping Chic Bridal Ensemble

What do you need for a glamping bridal ensemble besides a plaid shirt and hiking boots? Incredible accessories, of course!

When you’re headed to the lake, mountains, or woods, you should style your outfit with stunning hair accessories that vibe with your theme. The trick is to select a design that will be elegant and eye-catching without adding too much formality.

So kick back, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and check out our top six suggestions for creating a beautiful camping chic bridal ensemble.

#1: Gilded Leaf Headband

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Add understated glamour to your bridal outfit with a metallic leaf headband like 6683. Gold or silver rhinestone-encrusted leaves dress up your hair with stunning shimmer. Beautiful without looking too frilly, this natural design is perfect for the ceremony, reception, and beyond.

#2: Antique Metal Flowers

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Want your wedding to have a slightly vintage feel? Style 6687 combines a trio of beautiful antique metal flowers in silver or gold with vintage-inspired rhinestone accents. Bold and wild, this captivating boho-chic design creates an enchanting accent for a woodland wedding.

#3: Twinkly Bohemian Halo

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Maybe your idea of a perfect wedding includes a campfire reception and star-gazing. Light up your locks with celestial luminescence wearing twinkly bohemian chain halo 6502. Composed of glittering rhinestones, this design adds beautiful starlit sparkle and will make you feel like you’re over the moon.

#4: Dramatic Floral Wreath

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Flower wreaths aren’t just for garden parties. For a wilt-free design that will last as a romantic keepsake, a fabric flower halo like 6650 is the best way to go! Blooming roses with glittering rhinestone centers and natural-looking leaves create the perfect summer bridal headpiece.

#5: Stunning Rhinestone Halo

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Give your ensemble a glamorous twist with a glittering halo like style 6500. Sparkling rhinestones set in beautiful silver filigree encircle your hair in a modern take on the bridal garland. Wear it with a foldover veil for a romantic ceremony, or style it alone for an eye-catching reception piece.

#6: Delicate Hair Vine

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Want to look effortlessly beautiful? For just the lightest suggestion of sparkle, flexible vine 6642 is the perfect choice. Winding metallic vines with delicate rhinestone sprays make you look like you’re wearing shimmering dewdrops in your hair. This whimsical design ties in the back on organza.

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Are you planning a woodland, glamping, or camping chic wedding? Follow us on Instagram for bridal styling options, and check out our Pinterest boards for ideas!

Want to see more gorgeous accessories? Feel free to browse our My Bridal Style: Bohemian and Fall 2016 Collection pages to find the perfect finishing touch.

Style Spotlight: The Beautiful Bohemian Bride

Planning a laid-back bohemian style wedding? Congratulations! You are officially a low-key, cool bride.

For boho-chic, glamping, or rustic wedding themes, your styling options abound. No longer are brides limited to strapless ball gowns and high heels.

In fact, once you’ve chosen a comfortable dress you love (that’s right, we said comfortable), all you have to do is add a few special accessories, and presto! You’ll look and feel like a bride—without boning, pins, body tape, or corsets.

Since we’re an accessories company, we’ve got the inside scoop on the prettiest headpieces and veils for your style of wedding. Scroll to check out our top 6 picks just for you.

The Floating Petals

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Sheer beauty floats atop your head with this light-as-air veil. Six different tulle petals create a graceful, ethereal design that is bridal yet so boho-chic. There are no trims or fussy frills included. You can order this style with the same color petals or with a blend of shades for your own unique look.

The Simple Trim

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For a look that is blissfully simple, a cascading ribbon edge veil will do the trick. This design features rounded corners and a waterfall of tulle that floats down to fingertip length. Especially if you’re hosting a wedding weekend with multiple events, this style is perfect to throw on for the actual ceremony.

The Breezy Foldover

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Want that picture with a beautiful long veil blowing in the breeze? If you love the dreamy appeal of a bridal veil, this cathedral is perfect. A sheer foldover design floats behind you in a cloud of tulle. You can wear the top tier over your face or behind you—both looks are incredibly romantic.

The Sparkly Hair Vine

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Weave an enchanting spell with a gorgeous, glittering hair vine. This lovely, flexible design features shimmering opal crystals or rhinestones and can be worn as a headband or woven into your hair. Perfect for styling a creative boho-chic look with a smidge of sparkle, this vine secures on organza ties.

The Metallic Leaf Headband

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Make your day feel truly special by gilding your locks with a metallic leaf headband. Glittering with rhinestone accents, this antiqued metal headpiece brings an elegant aesthetic to your bohemian look. This design coordinates beautifully with an enchanted forest or glamping theme.

The Floral Half Halo

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Bring on the flower power! Grace your hairstyle with a beautiful tie headband of soft organza flowers and rose buds. Embellished with subtle lace details and sparkling rhinestone accents, this ethereal design touches your tresses with bridal romance. The semi-flexible band ties on sheer organza.

Want more ideas? Check out our My Bridal Style: Bohemian page for inspiration. You can also follow us on Instagram for pretty styled shoots and real bride features.

5 Reasons to Have a Beach Wedding

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Trying to decide if a beach wedding is right for you? There are wonderful reasons to host an elaborate ceremony in a cathedral or ballroom, and for saying “I do” in a blooming, flower-filled garden. But getting married on the beach has its own special charms!

In honor of summer weddings, here are 5 fabulous reasons why you should pick a coastal venue to exchange your vows.

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No Shoes, No Problem

Are you a laid-back bride? Want to steer clear of stiletto heels? If you would rather go barefoot or dance in flip-flops, a beach wedding is perfect for you. This situation is ideal for a casual theme with nautical details like starfish, sand, surf, and shells.

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Sunglasses Always Look Cool

Go on, get that photo of everyone wearing sunglasses, looking like they’re straight out of the CIA. You can ditch the formal jackets and ties, and go for an all-out summer theme! If your idea of a good time involves tropical drinks and sunblock, this is a good way to go.

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Dare to Bare

Is your dream wedding gown free-flowing rather than structured? Does it lack straps or show a bit more skin than usual? If you’re just itching to ditch the traditional dress with a long train, the beach is your opportunity to show off a more relaxed style. Your guests can come with casual attire, too!Just-married-couple-kissing-on-tropical-beach-at-sunset-000032199840_Medium-(1).jpg

Incredible Veil Photos

Beach weddings give you amazing photos. You can get one with your veil blowing in the coastal wind, and showcase the natural ocean scenery. Rather than skipping accessories, highlight them in beautiful, beachy bridal portraits that will be anything but boring.

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Romantic Getaway

If you want to honeymoon on the coast or at a tropical location, a beach wedding just makes sense. You’ll already be at or near your destination, and friends and family can stay longer than just one day! The beach is soothing, romantic, intimate, and absolutely gorgeous. What better place to kick back and start your married life?

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4 Fabulous Lace Veils to Try at Your Fitting

Are you in love with lace? We sure are!

Lace is a timeless fabric that evokes feminine grace, charm, and beauty. Gorgeous floral designs are still expressed in the intricate laces we use for bridal accessories today—from delicate Chantilly to formal Venise to elaborate Alençon patterns. Whether softly ethereal or regally elegant, lace infuses an air of sweet romance into your wedding ensemble.

Today, we’re highlighting lace veils from our newest collections. If you’ve chosen a lace gown or wish to enhance your bridal look with pure amour, keep scrolling and discover the perfect style for you!

Romantic Rose Lace

There’s something so casually pretty about style V7280. Intricately stitched with a bold pattern of roses in full bloom, this unique design blends traditional bridal motifs with modern, innovative style. A simple rolled edge leaves room for other accessories. If you’re wearing a minimalistic gown or carrying roses, this style harmonizes beautifully with your theme.

Graceful Metallic Florals

Gracefully cascading down your shoulders, style V7281 features a delicate metallic rolled edge and pretty lace appliqués. Beautifully designed with gold or silver accents, this dreamy veil is made for the romantic bride seeking just a touch of metallic shimmer. Pair this piece with a bridal halo, hair jewelry, or shoulder jewelry to make your appearance even more stunning.

Formal Venise Flowers

Formally bridal and regally beautiful, a narrow trim of Venise lace completes your look with true elegance. Light beading adds subtle sparkle, giving style V7273 just a hint of glamour. If you’re wearing lace accessories or a fit and flare lace gown, this lovely design is made for you.

Luxurious Metallic Lace

Metallic tones are a great choice for autumn weddings. If you want to shine in silver or gold, style V7270 combines beautiful lace with metallic embroidery. Intricately gorgeous and elegantly romantic, this pretty design pairs perfectly with your gold or silver accessories. Create a dreamy ensemble that is entirely you.

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