HOW TO SPICE UP A SIMPLE WEDDING DRESS
we get it, sometimes a simple wedding dress can just feel too plain. luckily for you, you’re in the hands of expert bridal stylists that know how to spice up a simple wedding dress. here are ideas for spicing up your simple bridal gown, babes!
photography: taylor stuck
accessorize with statement bridal jewelry
one way to make your simple wedding dress feel more formal is by accessorizing with statement bridal jewelry.
bridal jewelry is great because it can be switched out throughout your big day to give you a variety of wedding day looks.
maybe you want to wear delicate earrings at your outdoor wedding ceremony, but you want to break out chunky gold hoops for the dance floor.
one thing to consider when picking out your statement bridal jewelry is the elements of your wedding dress you want to feature.
for example, this #aandbabe wanted to show off her ‘archie’ by made with love wedding dress and the stunning cowl back.
by wearing a pearl back necklace, this backless wedding dress had another element of visual interest.
dress designer: made with love / bridal shop: a&bé portland / photography: taylor stuck / venue: blockhouse and the orangerie / planner and design: brooke garbett of luxe event productions / day of lead: lex foster of luxe event productions / rentals: the party place / florals: sea of roses / signage: hey halle / dj: pure pulse entertainment / dessert: nothing bundt cakes / catering: devil's food catering / makeup: blossom and beauty
wear a bridal jacket
if you're saying ‘i do’ during cooler months, you may be able to wear a bridal jacket.
we’ve seen our babes rock everything from faux fur shawls to custom leather jackets on their big days.
for this rustic and romantic north dakota wedding, we loved this embellished fringe denim jacket paired with ‘sydney’ by alyssa kristin wedding dress.
since sydney is so simple, you could really have fun with the wedding jacket.
as shown here, you could even wear a colorful bridal jacket. for brides wanting color or hoping to have ‘something blue’ this denim bridal jacket is perfect.
dress designer: alyssa kristin / veil designer: rue de seine / bridal shop: a&bé minneapolis / photographer: nicole marie photography / venue: the pines / florist: the flower girls / videography: zeitlos studios / rentals: gathered boutique rentals / makeup: facewell artistry / dessert: sonder bakehouse / menswear: halberstadt's nd
opt for a dramatic veil
wearing a dramatic wedding veil is an easy way to make a statement on your wedding day.
with a variety of wedding veil options that include intricate lacework, beading, embroidery, and more, there is no shortage of unique wedding veils to spice up a simple wedding dress.
for brides wanting a traditional wedding look, we suggest wearing a dramatic veil. add a playful touch with pearl or sequin embellishments.
dress designer: The Label / bridal shop: a&bé austin / veil designer: sara gabriel / earrings designer: untamed petals / photography: chandler j. photo / planning & design: k. parker weddings / venue: the arlo
add a detachable sleeve
if you want to make your wedding dress stand out, consider adding a detachable sleeve.
not only is this an awesome way to have two wedding looks, but it’s also wonderful for brides wanting to customize their wedding dress.
for this particular long sleeve crepe wedding dress, the designer, tara latour, sells these sleeves separately.
depending on the dress you select, your designer may be able to help bring your sleeve dreams to life. however, not all designers offer these types of sleeve customizations and not all styles accommodate the addition of sleeves.
definitely ask your stylist if adding removable sleeves to your wedding dress is something you want to do to spice up your simple wedding dress!
dress designer: tara latour / earrings and belt designer: hushed commotion / veil designer: sara gabriel / photographer: brooke carter photography / retreat: the deep in the heart retreat / host and curator: alison faith photography / venue: the emerson venue / models: natalie and jose gallegos / florals: oh so brittnee / hair: haily hargrave / makeup: chey cosmetics / suit: suitshop / stationery and signage: sincerely, addison / cake: cakes by tayte / mobile bar: boozy bar dallas / rentals: coral lane rentals / balloon styling: balloon blush / ring box: the velvet garden ring box
a simple wedding dress doesn't have to be plain.
by using one or more of these ideas, you can spice up your dress and make it unforgettable.
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