When preparing for a wedding, couples often focus on “big things” such as wedding dresses, suits, and venues, but it is easy to ignore the importance of wedding accessories. In fact, the right accessories are like the “finishing touch”, which can not only enhance the overall shape texture, but also create a romantic atmosphere, and even become a precious object that carries memories.
Whether it’s the bride’s veil, the groom’s cufflinks, the string lights of the venue, or the return gift, every accessory hides the anticipation of the wedding. Today’s guide will comprehensively dismantle the selection logic of wedding accessories from newlyweds to relatives and friends, from styling to venue, from ceremony to commemoration, to help you avoid minefields and choose your favorite style.
1. Bridal accessories: Accurately match the style and be effortlessly beautiful
Bridal accessories are the core of the look, and if you choose the right one, it can amplify the advantages, and if you choose the wrong one, it will look messy. The key principles are: unified style, balance of complexity and simplicity, and match according to the style of the wedding dress and the theme of the wedding.
1. Head decoration: A variety of options from simple to ornate
The head is the visual focus, and the choice of veil, bridal crown, hair accessories directly determines the tone of the look. Here are two real cases to help you judge more intuitively:
Case 1: My client Xiao Lin held an outdoor lawn wedding and wore a light wedding dress. I suggested that she choose a 3-meter-long simple tulle veil with a pearl hairpin, which is not only in line with the freshness of the outdoors, but also the wind blows the veil when taking pictures. If she chooses a gorgeous crystal crown, it will be incompatible with the relaxed atmosphere.
Case 2: Another customer, Qianqian, held a church wedding, and the wedding dress was a large trailing lace style. I recommend her to choose a chapel-style veil (about 4.5 meters long), paired with a delicate crystal crown, which is full of ceremonial and perfectly fits the solemn atmosphere of the church.
The adaptation scenarios of different head accessories are organized into a table for you to quickly query:
Accessory type | Adapt to style | Notes: |
|---|---|---|
Simple tulle veil | Outdoor lawn, forest system, light vintage wedding | The length is recommended to be 2-3 meters, avoid dragging and dirtying for too long |
Chapel-style veil | Formal weddings in churches and hotels | It is more coordinated with a large trailing wedding dress, and you need to confirm in advance whether the venue allows it |
Crystal crown | Court style, gorgeous wedding | The hair needs to be supported by an updo to prevent the crown from slipping |
Pearl hairpins/hairbrushes | French vintage, simple and fresh wedding | It can be worn alone or symmetrically matched, making it suitable for short or semi-tied hair |
2. Neck, shoulder and wrist decoration: The details highlight sophistication
The choice of bridal necklaces, bridal earrings, and bridal bracelets should be combined with the neckline design of the wedding dress and your own face shape. For example, a bandeau wedding dress is suitable for a collarbone chain or a short necklace, while a high-neck wedding dress is recommended to omit the necklace and focus on earrings; Round faces are suitable for long earrings to flatter the face shape, and square faces are suitable for rounded earrings to neutralize edges and corners.
Here is a professional tip: if there is already a lot of lace and crystal decoration on the wedding dress, choose a simple model for accessories; If the wedding dress is a solid color and simple model, you can enhance the texture with slightly flashy accessories. For example, when wearing a solid color satin wedding dress, pair it with a pearl necklace and pearl earrings, and the gentleness is directly full.
In addition, accessories such as gloves and shawls are not only beautiful, but also practical. For winter weddings, you can choose a plush shawl or fur shawl, which is both warm and luxurious; When wearing a short-sleeved wedding dress to an outdoor wedding, lace gloves add elegance and provide sun protection.
2. Groom accessories: gentleman’s texture, hidden in the details
The groom’s accessories do not need to be gorgeous, the focus is on simplicity and atmosphere, high-quality texture, fit the suit style and wedding theme, and reflect the gentleman’s demeanor.
1. Core accessories: The finishing touch on the neckline and chest
Bow tie, tie, and corsage are the core of the groom’s look, and the three should maintain a unified style. A business-style suit goes well with a tie, and a vintage or casual suit goes well with a bow tie. In terms of color selection, it is recommended to echo the bride’s accessories or wedding dress details, such as the bride wearing pearl accessories, and the groom’s bow tie can be pearl color; The bride wears red Xiuhe, and the groom’s tie can be burgundy.
There is a point that is easy to overlook in the choice of boutonnieres: it must echo the material of the bouquet, and the size should be moderate to avoid being too exaggerated. I met a groom before who used oversized roses for the corsage, completely stealing the bride’s limelight when taking pictures, and looked very bulky. It is recommended to choose 1-2 main flowers with a small amount of matching leaves, which is simple and atmospheric.
2. Detail accessories: the key to texture
Small accessories such as cufflinks, watches, and pocket towels are the key to reflecting the groom’s taste. The material suggestion of cufflinks echoes the material of the ring, such as gold cufflinks for gold rings, and platinum cufflinks for platinum rings, which is more coordinated overall. Choose a simple watch to avoid overly large dials or too many decorations, and you can control both business and casual styles.
The folding method of pocket towels is also exquisite, and novices recommend “one-word folding”, which is simple and atmospheric; If you want to have a more design sense, you can choose “triangular fold”. The color does not need to be exactly the same as the tie, similar or complementary colors can be used to increase the layering of the shape.
3. Bridesmaid and groomsmen accessories: harmonious matching, not stealing the limelight from the protagonist
The bridesmaids and groomsmen are the “right-hand men” of the newlyweds, and the accessories should follow the principle of “harmony does not steal the show”, which should not only be unified with the overall wedding style, but also not overshadow the limelight of the newlyweds.
In terms of bridesmaid accessories, bridesmaid earrings, bridesmaid bracelets, and bridesmaid hair accessories are recommended to choose simple models, and the color can echo the bridesmaid dresses. For example, if the bridesmaid dress is light pink, choose silver or pearl accessories; The bridesmaid dress is dark blue, so choose gold accessories to brighten it up. The bridesmaid clutch is not only a decoration, but also a small item such as lipstick and tissues for the bride, and it is most practical to choose a simple model in the same color as the bridesmaid dress.
The groomsmen’s accessories can echo the groom, the groomsmen’s corsages, groomsmen’s bow ties, and groomsmen’s cufflinks can choose the same style as the groom but slightly simpler, such as the groom wears crystal cufflinks, and the groomsmen wear ordinary metal cufflinks, which is both unified and differentiated.
4. Venue and Ceremony Accessories: Create an atmosphere and witness beautiful moments
Venue decorations and ceremonial accessories are the “creators” of the wedding atmosphere and the “witnesses” of beautiful moments, and the choice should be based on the wedding theme and space size.
1. Venue Decoration: Create an immersive and romantic atmosphere
Outdoor weddings are suitable for wedding arches, flower doors, aisle petals, string lights and other accessories, such as using white roses and green plants to build arches, sprinkling pink petals in the aisles, and decorating with string lights at night, the atmosphere is directly full; Indoor weddings can use ceremony background cloth, photo walls, balloon chains, pendants, etc., such as using ins-style background cloth with photo walls, placing sweet photos of the newlyweds, so that guests can feel your happiness.
Here’s a practical statistic: According to wedding industry statistics, weddings with reasonable venue decoration are 60% more satisfied than weddings with no decorations or messy decorations. So it is recommended to plan ahead and avoid too much or too little decoration.
2. Ritual and table accessories: There is a heart hidden in the details
Among the ceremonial accessories, ring pillows, vow books, champagne cups, and cake knives are essential, and it is recommended to choose commemorative styles, such as custom engraved ring pillows and vow books, which can also be treasured after the wedding; Flower girl baskets, flower girl head rings, and petal baskets can be selected according to the age and gender of the flower girl, and cute styles can make the ceremony more childlike.
Wedding banquet table accessories should take into account both practicality and beauty, napkin rings, table number plates, seat cards, candy boxes are a must, candlesticks, fake petals, night lights, etc. can be used as embellishments. For example, use gold napkin rings with white napkins, table number plates with wooden styles, and choose customized gift boxes for candy boxes, which are both practical and commemorative.
3. Photo check-in accessories: freeze happy moments
If you want to take beautiful wedding photos, accessories such as photo holders holding signs, funny glasses, photo frames, and lighting alphabet cards are essential. It is recommended to prepare a variety of styles to meet the photo needs of different guests, such as preparing “Happy Wedding” and “We are getting married” hand holding signs, funny sunglasses and beard props, as well as group photo frames printed with the names of the newlyweds, so that guests can participate and freeze the happy moment.
5. Wedding return gift: convey your feelings and keep good memories
The wedding return gift is the couple’s gratitude to the guests, and choosing the right return gift can make the guests feel your intentions. It is recommended to choose practical and commemorative styles, such as souvenir boxes, customized keychains, aromatherapy waxes, honey jars, tea gift boxes, etc.
I have previously helped a customer design a customized return gift, putting a customized keychain (engraved with the couple’s name and wedding date), aromatherapy wax and thank you card in the souvenir box. Therefore, the return gift does not need to be expensive, and the most important thing is to be attentive.
6. Yigu (procurement agent) point of view
As an agent who has been deeply involved in the field of wedding accessories procurement for many years, I recommend that couples give priority to the combination of “texture + practicality + commemorative significance” when choosing wedding accessories. When purchasing, you can compare the products of different suppliers, focusing on materials and craftsmanship, especially accessories (such as necklaces, earrings) and frequently used ceremonial accessories (such as ring pillows, champagne glasses) to avoid affecting the wedding experience due to quality issues. In addition, customized accessories should reserve enough production time in advance, and it is generally recommended to place an order 1-2 months in advance to ensure smooth receipt before the wedding. At the same time, when purchasing in bulk, you can negotiate with suppliers, which can effectively control costs and spend the budget on the cutting edge.
7. FAQ FAQ
1. Wedding accessories are on a budget, what parts should be prioritized for allocation?
It is recommended to give priority to the bride’s core styling accessories (veil, crown, necklace), groom’s textured accessories (cufflinks, watches) and ceremonial accessories (ring pillows, vow books), which are the key to affecting the wedding core experience and photo effect. Venue decoration and return gifts can be streamlined according to the budget, such as replacing some flowers with green plants, and choosing cost-effective practical small items for return gifts.
2. How to choose accessories for weddings with different themes?
choose fresh and natural accessories for forest weddings, such as green veils, pearl accessories, and wooden table number plates; Choose gorgeous accessories for court-style weddings, such as crystal crowns, gold cufflinks, and velvet background fabrics; INS-style weddings choose simple and fashionable accessories, such as metallic decorations, letter lights, and simple candy boxes.
3. Can wedding accessories be reused? What is a good way to deal with it?
Many wedding accessories can be reused, such as pearl hairpins, metal cufflinks, watches, etc. can be worn daily; string lights and balloon chains for site decoration can be used for home decoration; Customized keychains and thank you cards can be used as souvenir treasures. In addition, idle accessories can also be donated to wedding studios or transferred on second-hand platforms to achieve resource reuse.
4. How can I avoid cluttering my wedding accessories?
The core principle is “unity of style, balance of complexity and simplicity”. First, determine the core theme and main color of the wedding, and all accessories are selected around the theme and tone; Avoid using too many exaggerated accessories at the same time, such as the bride wears a gorgeous crown, and stop wearing complicated necklaces and earrings; The venue decoration should not be piled up with too many elements, and the focus should be on 1-2 core decorations.