Accessories can truly transform a wedding gown. Of course, we all know about how a veil can complete a look, but there are so many other types of unique wedding dresses accessories that are not as well-known but make just as much of a statement. Here are some of the unique wedding dress accessories available in our Whittier, California bridal store.
The first category we want to discuss is perfect for the bride who can’t decide between a fitted or a fuller skirt: overskirts! An overskirt is a detachable skirt that you can wear over a more simple wedding gown to change the silhouette. Some, like this one, are open in the center, allowing you to see the front of the skirt of the dress underneath. Others are solid all the way around and look like a full skirt themselves. This gives you so much versatility! You can have a ballgown for your ceremony and then simply remove the skirt and then you have a sleek sheath wedding dress to party the night away at your reception. This is also a cost-effective way to be able to do an outfit change without having to buy two wedding gowns.
Another fun addition is sleeves! You don’t have to feel tied to the sleeve situation your wedding dress comes with by default. This is a really easy customization. There are so many different types, for so many different brides. Whether it’s an off the shoulder strap or a full long sleeve, the options are endless. It’s a great option for people who want or need to cover their arms and shoulders. The best part is that they can be made detachable! If you need to cover your shoulders for your church ceremony but want to rock a strapless wedding dress for your reception, you can just take them off and suddenly it’s a whole new wedding dress.
Bows are a super trendy motif right now and make for a unique wedding dress accessory. They’re really having their moment in everything from home décor to hair accessories, and they’re definitely making themselves known in bridal as well. If your wedding gown doesn’t have them already, they can be added to give that special “something” that a dress might be missing. A super popular spot for one is right on the back at the waist, but feel free to play around with placements. Here you can see that we added one to the overskirt. Don’t be afraid to add multiple accessories like this!
The final option I want to discuss is shoulder jewelry. Most people think of earrings and necklaces but very few people have even heard of shoulder jewelry. It’s such a unique and beautiful option, especially for a strapless clean wedding dress. Pictured here is one example but there are so many different styles out there. It’s definitely worth checking out. This particular piece elevated this dress from beautiful to drop dead gorgeous!
No matter what your wedding dress looks like, make sure you explore your options for accessories! There are so many more that you realize. You never know what’s going to be perfect for your dress until you try it. We offer a free wedding dress accessories try on appointment to help you find the perfect additions to your wedding dress. Book today!
