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Brenda's Wedding Blog is your online resource for planning your dream elegant wedding. Helping you find the "wow" in weddings.

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It's all about the Bride Today . . . accessories to cover you from head to toe
One of the most important days in a woman's life will be her wedding day. After you say yes to the dress, it's time for the accessories - together you will then begin to look and feel like a bride. TheWeddingOutlet.com has a large selection of popular accessories that will cover you from head to toe.
Bridal Accessories to cover the bride from Head to Toe #tiaras #veils #bridaljewelry #gloves #garters #flipflops
1. Every bride needs a beautiful wedding garter under her wedding dress. Many of The Wedding Outlet's garters come with a FREE tossing garter. This way you get to keep the one you wear and still toss one at the wedding reception.

2. Will you be wearing a veil down the aisle? You can find beautiful wedding veils in a variety of styles and lengths as well as white wedding veils and ivory wedding veils. The longer wedding veils are more suited to a traditional wedding gown or church ceremony. The shorter veils are for a less formal ceremony or for the contemporary bride.

3. If you are opting to not wear a veil you may consider a tiara or other hair accessory.

4. Wedding gloves are a great way to add the finishing touches to your bridal look. They add a touch of elegance to your wedding attire.

5. Bridal flip flops are great to wear both before and after the wedding. Soft comfy bride flip flops are perfect for relaxing in while getting ready for your big day and while dancing the night away. Some of our bride flip flops leave imprints in the sand, so be sure to bring them on your beach honeymoon.

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Hot Bridal Accessories . . . Fabric Flower Bridal Hair Combs

If only I knew then what I know now about bridal hair accessories on my wedding day . . . I would have definitely worn my hair differently. And, wearing a fashionable accessory like a fabric flower bridal hair comb from With This Bling would more than likely have been on my list of must-haves. But, that was 10 years ago - things have come a long way since then and I'm loving these fabric flowers with freshwater pearls, beads, sequins, Swarovski crystals, and rhinestones.

The Mesh Fabric Flower Bridal Comb {top left} is embellished with gorgeous ivory pearls and bugle beads and would definitely make an amazing statement piece on your wedding day.

The Elegant Fabric Flower Bridal Hair Comb {top right} is accented with sprays of rhinestones and accented with freshwater pearls. It's beautifully elegant and is available in white or silver.

The Elegant Crystal & Freshwater Pearl Bridal Comb or Clip {bottom left} is vintage inspired and is accented with freshwater pearls, sparkling rhinestones, bugle beads, and sequins. If choosing the pin/brooch option for this hair accessory - you can wear it in your hair or on your dress, where with the comb option it can only be worn in your hair.

The Rhinestones & Swarovski Crystals Flower Bridal Hair Clip {bottom right} is simply elegancant with it's cluster of pearl, rhinestone and genuine Swarovski crystal accents in the center. This piece is available in your choice of white {comb or clip} or ivory {clip only}.

The Garden Party Collection from Breathe Couture

When I saw Cathy Empey post photos from her shoot of the new Garden Party Collection from Breathe Couture Designs, I knew it was a must feature. Not only is Cathy's photography breathtakingly gorgeous, but Jennifer's jewelry and accessories are beautiful. The unique collections at Breathe Couture currently feature jewelry and accessories with clothing to come. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and is constructed of at least 50% recycled and repurposed materials. Many of the pieces Jennifer creates are constructed using vintage jewelry, ribbons and laces. Some of the materials date from as far back as the late 1800s. Below is a sampling of the many spectacular creations from Jennifer. To see the full collection that is currently available, please visit the Breathe Couture shop on etsy.

all photos courtesy of Cathy Empey Photographer

Hand-Crafted Bridal Accessories from Old Soul New Heart

When Deanna emailed me last week to tell me her friend had added a new wedding line to her little store, I knew it was a must feature today as I'm showcasing some "must share items" with my readers all day today. Below is just a tiny sampling of the beautiful creations available at Old Soul New Heart. This shop is a "collection of meticulously hand-crafted accessories that breathe new life into vintage finds and unique pieces". You can see the entire wedding collection here. And, there's also jewelry, accessories and belts available - which you might like to consider for your bridesmaids.

Bridal Accessories reminiscent of Old Hollywood Glamour

I just love all the amazingly handmade bridal accessories that brides can choose from these days. One of them, Bijou Van Ness {whose site is scheduled to officially launch by Nov. 27th} is brand new to me and I just have to share some of Rehn's stunning designs from her Spring 2010 collection with you. Rehn creates vintage-inspired luxury hats and hair accessories and to best describe the full collection, I'll take an excerpt from Rehn's bio . . . "Impeccably fusing the romantics of 20th century fashion in Europe with the distinct style that marked the beginning of Hollywood's infamous glamour, Bijou Van Ness embodies just that in each and every uniquely designed hat." Rehn is definitely going to be someone to keep a close eye on with this collection and when her future collections launch . . . I can't wait to see what's created next by Rehn. If you are interested in any of these accessories or others, please email Rehn at info{at]bijouvanness{dot}com.

As shown above:
Cloche {Retail: $275}
Sinamay straw with grosgrain ribbon around crown. Silk tafetta lining. Available in Black (as pictured), Navy and Brown.

Au Revoir Monsieur {Retail: $275}
Silk satin embellished with a vintage flower bouquet and chenille dot veiling. Silk tafetta lining.

Not-So-Secret Garden {Retail: $150}
Birdcage wire veil adorned with three flowers. This style is perfect for bridesmaids in the Blue/Pink (as pictured) and brides too as it's also available in white.

Large Crystal Headband {Retail: $125}
Swarovski crystal headband. Available in Emerald (as pictured) and Blue