For ladies, accessories could include pieces for the head/hair, earrings, glasses, necklace, bracelets or bangles, a purse, a garter, and wonderful shoes. For the gents, consider hats, glasses, ties or bow ties, boutonnieres, suspenders, a handkerchief, a tie clip, cufflinks, a cummerbund to make your look unique.
Head
Gents, whether it's vintage or brand new, your head can be dressed up with a stylish hat.
For the bride, traditional veils continue to be popular. If you want to save some money or want to create something unique, making a veil can be a great DIY project. In Tuesday’s post we talked about making your own facinator and here are some other culturally-inspired headpieces.If you're not interested in a veil but want something on your head or in your hair, consider a tiara, hair vine, or a barrette? Bridal hats are a cool alternative headpiece that can have many different looks.
Looking for that “something borrowed”? Why not canvass your family and friends for a fun something to wear on your head or in your hair at the wedding? Remember to try it on with your dress, suit, or tux to figure out if it works. If you wear glasses (or even if you don't), vintage glasses can add some flair to your outfit.
Feet
Looking for that “something old”? Grab a favourite pair of shoes or shop for a used pair, then spice them up to give them a new look for the wedding. Ladies, whether you plan on wearing sandals, flats, or 3” heels, there are various ways to add some personal pizazz to your shoes.
Everything In Between
Cufflinks can be custom designed by a local jeweller such as Magpie in Ottawa or made like this or this using cardstock, epoxy resin, and or this using some wire and rivets. You can find cufflink backings or blank cufflinks through Etsy (search DIY cufflinks).
A handkerchief is a fashion accessory that can also be quite practical. The hanky is a classic reusable tissue! Make your own from fabric around the house or buy one at your local department or vintage store.
Looking for that “something blue”? Add a blue accessory to your ensemble. How about choosing flowers or a garter with some blue in it. If you're doing a garter toss at the wedding but you'd like to keep a garter as a keepsake, remember to have an extra one on hand.
- If you've found the perfect pair of shoes but it's not quite the right colour or you want to add some glittery goodness, check this or this out. The second link also walks you through giving a vintage-style shoe a (new) vintage look.
- Accessorize your shoes with ribbon or flower shoe clips or fabric.
- Monogram the soles of your shoes with your or your partner's initials; a small touch that is especially great if you might be photographed sitting down.
- Check out Figgie Shoes for a very personalized painted pair of shoes.
Everything In Between
Cufflinks can be custom designed by a local jeweller such as Magpie in Ottawa or made like this or this using cardstock, epoxy resin, and or this using some wire and rivets. You can find cufflink backings or blank cufflinks through Etsy (search DIY cufflinks).
A handkerchief is a fashion accessory that can also be quite practical. The hanky is a classic reusable tissue! Make your own from fabric around the house or buy one at your local department or vintage store.
Looking for that “something blue”? Add a blue accessory to your ensemble. How about choosing flowers or a garter with some blue in it. If you're doing a garter toss at the wedding but you'd like to keep a garter as a keepsake, remember to have an extra one on hand.
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