The search for your dream wedding dress can be almost as exciting a journey as searching for the love of your life. Emphasis on "almost". But as important as your wedding dress may be, there are many other details that come together to make you look your best on your big day.

Even the most gorgeous dress in the world can often benefit from a few stylish accessories. Headpieces, veils, handbags, jewelry and shoes blend to create more than just the perfect dress, but the ensemble of your dreams.

When planning your wedding, it is easy to see that all the details add up to more than the sum of their parts. An otherwise ordinary venue can transform into a virtual paradise with the right decorations. The same theory applies to your your bridal accessories. These items will be sure to inspire smiles and cheers from your attendants and guests.

Veils

Bridal veils come in many different shapes, sizes and lengths. When planning out the right veil for your wedding day, it is important to consider the season, wedding theme and style of your dress. Summer weddings might call for a shorter veil, while winter ceremonies may require something a little longer.

Blusher Veils: Blusher veils consist of a single, see-through layer of tulle or netting. They come in two distinct styles.

Traditional blusher veils are worn over the face during your walk down the aisle, and then either the father of the bride or the groom lifts it up during the ceremony. Modern veils are great for creating a "retro" or vintage feel. You can wear these veils all throughout the day.

Short Veils: Short veils just sweep across the bride's shoulders. They can be composed of one single, lightweight layer or multiple layers of fabric. Short veils are ideal for daytime weddings or casual affairs. Some brides even choose to switch from a long veil during the ceremony to a shorter one during the reception.

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Mid-length Veils: These versatile veils often come with multiple layers and extend down to somewhere between the elbows and fingertips. If you don't want to go all-out with an extra long veil, a mid-length style is a perfect compromise. They look great for photographs taken with your veil blowing gently in the wind!

Cathedral and Chapel Veils: These long, flowing veils extend several feet behind your wedding dress. They look breathtaking and glamorous while you walk confidently to meet your husband-to-be. Chapel and cathedral veils help to elongate the silhouette and look incredible in portraits.

Headpieces

Of course, veils aren't the only way to spruce up a wedding outfit. Oftentimes brides combine them with stylish headpieces.

Combs: Picking out the right hairstyle for your wedding day can be nearly as stressful as finding the right dress. Combs help to add sparkling accents to updos and other hairstyles. They come in different varieties and often feature dazzling crystals, rhinestones and pearls.

Headbands: Looking for a way to separate distinct parts of your hairstyle? Stunning headbands are available for brides, dynamically designed and perfect for bringing an outfit together. You can find them with crystal embellishments, floral rhinestone motifs, and even colorful three-dimensional ruffles.

Tiaras: Always dreamed of feeling like a princess on your wedding day? Then brightening up your look with a tiara might be the right choice for you. These look great with updos or flowing hairstyles. Many can even be paired with a variety of different veils. Tiaras often come highlighted with pearls, rhinestones, crystals and more.

Shoes

Deciding on the right pair of shoes for your wedding day is a tricky proposition. As much as you want to go for the best style, you also have to consider that you will be walking around in them all day long.

High Heels: Of course, high heels do a fabulous job of elongating your figure and making you look your best. But the long day ahead of a bride can make them a little bit intimidating. Many brides get around this by only wearing their heels during the ceremony and photographs. Afterward, they discreetly change into a pair of flats or even sandals for the reception.

Dyeable: Dyeable shoes are great for creating a cohesive look between the bride and her bridesmaids. The bride can simply wear a white or ivory version of the shoes, while the bridesmaids can have the same style dyed to match the color of their dresses.

These are just a few of the many accessory options available for brides on their wedding days. And you shouldn't stop there! Remember there is a whole wide variety of jewelry, handbags, garters, sashes and much, much more that can help to make you look incredible on one of the biggest days of your life.

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One of the most popular accessories that many brides worn on their wedding day is the tiara. It is believed that tiaras have originated in ancient Egypt, and these circlets or crowns that Egyptians made are meant to be worn by the mummies. The word "tiara" originated in ancient Persia, a tall jewel embellished head ornament made truly for the king. Even Greek Gods wore headpieces that bound around their heads made of foliage and flowers. Tiaras, crowns, and other jewel embellished headpieces represent authority and pride, and although they have been used by early people back during the ancient time, they still exist and continue reigning on the heads of many, including brides.

It was Queen Victoria of England who set up the trend. She was the first monarch who wore white on her wedding day and has a beautiful tiara on her head. From there, it has been a tradition for brides to wear a white wedding gown, and they also adopted the "tiara" as part of their wedding accessories. One of the most precious tiaras was worn by Princess Diana when she married Prince Charles.

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In 1950's, tiaras reemerged and became no longer for the royal and most affluent people. They became affordable because instead of using precious gemstones, jewelers and individual craftsmen use rhinestone to maintain the beauty of a tiara without spending a lot. From there, rhinestone has become a standard on any bridal accessory, which is way affordable than a gemstone jewelry. Rhinestones are available in various shapes and sizes, and can be adorned with either pearls or crystals. They can also be customized to match any wedding color motif.

Aside from bridal tiaras, there are other more modern headpieces that brides and bridesmaids are wearing these days. There is a wide variety of hair jewelry and other head accessories that are now used by many ladies during different occasions. Usually, they are in the form of hair combs, hair pins, headbands, and hair sticks that are adorned with stunning crystals, pearls, or elegant rhinestones. These are beautiful accessories that brides and bridesmaids can wear to add sparkle to their ensemble without wearing too much jewelry on their neck, ears, or wrist. These hair accessories are perfect for proms, red carpet parties, and of course weddings.

For a long hairstyle, elegant hair combs or rhinestone headbands are perfect to wear, while a simple ponytail can turn out to be glamorous statement with a simple yet elegant addition of a rhinestone barrette. For a more up do hairstyle, a bride may wish to wear a hair comb embellished with crystals, pearls, or flowers to create an elegant finish to the hair.

Many brides opt to purchase tiaras or other hair jewelry for their bridesmaids. These can make perfect gifts for them aside from bridesmaids jewelry. These accessories can be found and purchased online along with other bridesmaids accessories and gifts. Some of the bridesmaids gifts that can go along with beautiful hair accessories include engraved compact mirrors, hair brush sets, cosmetic purses, and bridal purses.

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When it comes to choosing what to wear on your wedding day, the chances are you already know more about wedding dresses than you do about what to wear in your hair. Think about it. You've worn dresses before and you've probably worn a long gown or two. A wedding is similar to prom gowns. You know what shape works with your shape. But when was the last time you wore a veil or a major accessory in your hair?

With a basic understanding of what's available to today's brides and how they should best be worn, your choice will become clear – and you'll look like a beautiful bride from top to bottom.

Tiara

These are the sisters of the crown. While the crown says royalty, the tiara suggests prosperity and glamour. Wearing a tiara is something that will set you apart. Often a circle or semi-circle shape, tiaras are beaded or bejeweled. You can wear one alone, or combine it with a veil for a very special look. As for the proper hairstyle for a tiara, try an up-do or a partial up-do, with some locks hanging lose.

But if you have short hair, don't despair. Work with your hair to find a way to work it into your look. And if you want to wear your hair straight down, then enhance that simple look with a beaded tiara.

Headband

Don't panic. These are not the schoolgirl headbands you wore while trying to let your bangs grow out. Today's bridal headbands offer a simple way to control your locks. They are enchanting with crystals, beads or pearls. They can be wide and encrusted with rhinestones, or they can be a simple silver band with a small sparkle or a silk flower added. You can use a headband to pull your short locks away from your face or you can use it to keep your long locks from falling in your face. Just make sure that the bling on your headband works with the sparkles on your dress. You don't want the two to compete – or to clash.

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Pins and Combs

Hairpieces are designed to do two things – add an interesting touch of sparkle to your hair – and to keep your hair in place. You can do both with decorative pins and combs. Today, they come adorned with crystals, rhinestones and silk flowers.

If they're small, scatter the pins throughout an up-do for a princess look. If the comb is large and designed for heavy duty use, get one large one that can keep everything in place. The combs can sweep hair up and off your neck, anchor a French twist or hold piles of curls atop your head. You can even use a comb to anchor your veil so even a wild wedding dance won't shake it lose.

Veils

Speaking of veils, you've got plenty from which to choose – short veils, cathedral veils and more. Consider a short veil if you don't want it to obscure the view of the back of your dress. As odd as that may sound, some dresses have very distinct backs – perhaps a designer bow or an elaborate bustle. Whatever it is, you probably want a veil that won't hide it. Some short veils are nothing more than netting that falls about chin length. Most short veils cascade and end just below your shoulders. Cathedral veils are long, thin veils that can catch the wind for a very dramatic look – or can cover your shoulders, giving you a cloistered, romantic look.

One tip is to keep the veil at the back of your hair, so the focus is on your face. Another option is the blusher veil. In olden days, this was the sweep of tulle that covered your face until you were presented to your groom by your father – or whoever was giving you away. That may seem dated for some, but for traditionalists, the image of a shy bride can be breathtaking.

As you can see, there are many categories of headpieces – and almost countless styles within each of those categories. If you've already got your dress, the next thing to do is try one style to see which works best with your dress, your personality and the style of your wedding. After that, head to the hairdresser.

Do this months before the wedding so you can try out a few hairstyles. There are few worse nightmares than finding out on your wedding day that your short veil looks horrible with your hairdo – or that the hairdo you've always wanted won't work with the headband you've selected.  Do yourself a favor and take a couple trial runs with your hairdresser. Bring a photograph of you in your dress so the hairdresser can see the lines involved. You'll be glad you did.

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A headpiece is like the pretty bow on top of the beautifully wrapped present. Selecting the right headpiece to complement your wedding dress is a matter of personal taste and the image you want to portray, so let your personality shine. Headpieces are available in a dazzling array of options such as Tiaras, headbands, flower clips, pins, combs and veils. Allow a headpiece to highlight your hairstyle and face while unifying your wedding attire.

Headpiece versus Hairstyle

Brides are often confused about which to choose first -- the headpiece or the hairstyle. The answer: you need to listen to your instinct. Let your hairstyle inspire your choice of headpiece or let your headpiece influence a hairstyle.

The Princess Bride

Feel like a princess with a tiara. Tiaras are semicircle headpieces decorated with jewels and beads. They lend romance to long loose hair, an "up-do," partial "up-do" and short hair. Shimmer in a silver Tiara Crystal Open Back that holds a mix of pearls, crystals and rhinestones. Wear a delicate tiara in silver and inlaid with a light blend of pearls and crystals. Turn up the sparkle with the fairytale floral motif tiara set with crystals and rum/ivory pearls.

Headbands

Show your radiant face with the help of a bridal worthy headband. A wedding headband is more than your everyday fastener. You can find headbands in a variety of widths with pearls, crystals and beads. Use a headband to hold long, short, curly or straight hair.

The barely there Bridal Silver Crystal Geometrical Headband will go with any style of dress. The subtle charm of this headband sparkles with clear Swarovski crystals. Adorn your head in the 1 inch wide Headband with Chunky Crystals and Pearls. The large crystals and pearl clusters have a contemporary appearance. Wearing a braided bead motif headband bedecked with rhinestones and pearls provides you with stunning functionality.

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Pins, Combs and Flower Clips

Glamour and sparkle abound with bejeweled pins and decorative combs. Pins and combs add sophistication to all kinds of hairstyles. Flower clips dress up your hair in natural beauty or flirty fun.

Do you dare add some flare to your wedding ensemble? You can garnish your hair with the Pinwheel Feather Flower Clip. A rhinestone punctuates the center of the feathery flower. Affix the organza Flower Hair Comb with the faux pearl spray in your hair. Secure your hair by placing the Rhodium Floral Comb in it. The comb incorporates Pave set rhinestones in a flower and leaf design for a charming vintage style. Scatter a set of six Pearl and Crystal Cluster Hair Jewelry pins, or single crystal or rhinestone pins throughout your hair to create an enchanting effect.

Hail the Veil

Traditionally, wedding veils created mystique as the bride floated down the aisle. The bride didn't reveal her face until her father presented her to the groom. As a modern bride, you have many choices of veils and it's acceptable to keep your face uncovered. Veils come in short, fingertip, elbow and long lengths.

Short veils are light and airy offering an unobstructed view of the back of your dress. Cap your head with the two-tiered fashionable Bridal Short Veil without gathers. Scattered rhinestones on the veil resemble fallen stardust.  The Bridal Russian Net Facial Blusher is a chin length veil that transparently covers your face while giving you a chic retro look.

Fingertip veils splendidly billow around your shoulders. Make a statement by donning the one tier Mantilla Veil in white, ivory, or light ivory. The veil is embellished with a lace appliqué edge and pearls. The 30-inch long Bridal Elbow One-Tier Veil is made of tulle in a U shape. The veil is finished with a pencil edge and a wire comb keeps it in place.

The timeless quality of a long veil is perfect for formal weddings. A long veil dramatically cascades from your head to the floor. The voluminous material gracefully moves with you. Strike a memorable pose in the one tier 120 inches long Cathedral Veil. The length of the veil allows for lovely pooling at your feet.

Do You Want to Know The Secret?

The secret to choosing the right hair accessory is to match the details of your wedding dress to your headpiece giving you a polished presence. Correspond a decorated pearl headband to your pearl studded wedding dress. A Swarovski crystal tiara fits with your crystal-laden gown.

Coordinate a lace trimmed wedding dress and a lace veil. The journey leading to your wedding is filled with many decisions. Ease your burden by remembering that a perfect headpiece is one that makes you happy, brings your outfit together and results in sensationally, accessorized hair.

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A wide neckline, short or long gathered sleeves, medium blouse upto waist line, full opened or rouleau tied back neck, full skirt with minimum nine to ten godets till ankle with matching dupatta are the parts of lehenga choli.  North Indian weddings are famous for lehenga cholis which are mostly in tissue material. Heavily worked Green and pink combination of katori blouse with major part of aari work would make a normal Indian girl into a princess. A square neck is widely slashed and spreaded, that results in wide neckline, which is fully occupied by sequins and beads. Multi coloured sequins are arranged uneven and for easily open, side invisible zip is introduced on  the side of the lehenga Choli. Short sleeves are attached with same sequins work. At the hemline of each sleeve, a dangling large bead is attached to make the sleeve more innovative.

Skirt is attached with the plenty of godets to get more flare and to balance the weight of the sequins work. Each godet is filled with plenty of colours and aari block designs, mainly in circular shapes. Zardozi work connects each design with golden thread and fills the godets. At the end of the hemline,a pink zari is fused with the green tissue godets, to highlight the combination. A petal shaped golden velvet fabric is patched in each godet and a medium sized red stone is fixed at the middle of the lehenga choli.

A tissue dupatta is blended with pink and green which is covered with different motifs alternatively. It is pleated and sewed to avoid dropping from the shoulder line, since it got heavy work. It can also drape over the head to highlight the sequins work. The work done on neckline is grand so Accessories are not advisable. If it's compulsory, wear matching glass bangles with kundan bracelet at the corners for that particular Choli. Stick a Colour tattoo on neck and hand. Armlet would look more beautiful for short sleeve blouse.

Oil make up is preferable and matching eye shadows would results better for light skin tones. A curled, fluffy hair doesn't need a makeover. If it's a long hair, comb into a single plat and attach multi coloured beads to make it fabulous. Ethnic Indian shoes with same colour would exactly engage to that particular Choli. Leftover fabrics help to sew a handbag without any sequins or embroidery work. It will show how to decrease the budget and obviously the designer's talent.

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Deep notes blasted from the long rams horns and light from what seemed like hundreds of flaming torches flickered around the cavern walls making Jenny's head spin. As the light danced off the myriad tiny drops of water on every surface she thought that Jake's idea of a wedding to remember was promising to be just a migraine to remember.

She had only just arrived. The wagon pulled by two bullocks (later found to be in lieu of oxen) had been the first shock but Sarah, her chief bridesmaid, had carefully covered the rough wooden seat in a large animal fur which had temporarily preserved the whiteness of her simple wedding gown and though the white silk now felt less crisp it glowed and shimmered in this strange light as if covered in jewels.

Apart from when she first ducked under the low outcrop of granite to enter this cave she had kept her eyes on where she was treading but now, after that spectacular blast of horn from five barely recognisable male friends, she raised her head to see Jake standing before her with a somewhat haughty look on his face. Looking at him she felt that she had walked into a badly acted school play but as his eyes met hers she realised that he was genuinely proud to be here with her.

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Around them on both sides, dressed in rough cloth and animal skins were all their close friends and family and one stranger. She looked at him, then back at Jake

 "Oh he's from the museum. I'll explain later," he whispered before taking her hand and leading her into a wide beam of natural sunlight that broke in through a gap in the rocks above. She smiled as Andrew, their friend, the vicar of the village and another keen but amateur archaeologist, moved to face them. He was also dressed in rough hooded raiments and was obviously struggling to find an appropriate expression for this unusual occasion; a broad grin was temporarily winning.

Jenny did not recognise the words that he spoke but Jake was looking straight at her and translating the ancient vows: with all the strength in my body… with the gods as witness. Then it was her turn with another archaeologist friend translating. Jake then removed the floral headband she had been wearing and turning to his best friend Steve, took something from a sturdy box he was carrying.

It caught the light on every part of its intricate design, reflecting back red fire from its bronze curves and white fire from rough stones. Jake held it before her for a moment while it seemed to Jenny that the whole room held its breath, then he rested it gently on her head whispering "my queen" as he did so.

When he bent to kiss her the whole chamber echoed with the cheers of the congregation but as they all burst out of the cave into the sunlight Jenny was still niggled by the invisible cord that kept the stranger tied to her side. " Jake, are you going to explain?"  she asked, indicating the suited man. "Ah, well, the bridal tiara  that you're now wearing was a part of a treasure trove the lads and I found in this cave last spring, 11th century probably. The city museum now owns it, so it's only on loan today as a big favour. But we couldn't have the wedding there without it; crowns, or in this case a bridal tiara is key to the whole ceremony, just as you are the key to my life, my sweet Jenny, my queen for the day

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Obviously in times past we humans may not have had the choice of anything but brown: indigenous Americans probably wore buckskin accessorised with… buckskin; perhaps in a natty knee length deerskin skirt with a strip of wampum about the forehead and nothing much else. Perhaps that lack of choice is why for hundreds of years, brown has been avoided but now we do have a choice, many choices.

But why would one choose brown? Perhaps to match one's eyes? Colour actually works at a very deep level in our subconscious so superficially, brown dresses and bridal accessories may be chosen to accentuate ones natural colouring, but it means more, so much more, so let me guide you through the psychology of colour.

For brides all shades of white or cream will be imbued with a hundred years or so of social memory; ever since Queen Victoria decided to wear white so that she could incorporate some lace she owned into her dress. But for long before that brides have been encouraged to stay ‘pure' before their marriage and in the last century white has come to symbolise this. It was only in the nineteen sixties that this attitude began to change. White can also be the perfect background to dark hair or skin, and ivory or cream will add a seriousness that comes from associations with antiquity.

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At the other extreme to gentle white is stern black, usually seen as the colour of authority which is why men have stuck with black business suits for generations. It is usually perceived as too ‘heavy' for brides with too many immediate visual references to Dracula etc. Which is why perhaps it is de rigueur for Goth weddings.

Grey has replaced black in men's suits. It is also more of a unisex colour for business or wedding outfits, some greys being softer, yet still speaking of reliability even when worn by young people. It is also a perfect ground colour for brighter accessories.

But if you want to make your partner's heart beat faster, red is the colour for you. It is the colour of all the passions, not only love. So if you see one too many fights breaking out at your reception dinner you may have over done the red just a little. In China though, it is the colour of luck and life so Chinese brides would traditionally choose red.

Blue on the other hand makes our bodies produce chemicals that are calming but also enhances sports. I wonder if that means men in blue rooms talk more about football? The wrong blue though is cold and uninviting.

Another calming colour is green, every shade from dark forest green to light spring shades. It is the colour of growth, nature and …money, also good luck, fertility and envy.

Yellow is another colour that makes us release brain serotonin making us feel happier and more optimistic. It is generally attractive and helps creativity but if overdone can cause temper to flare.

Orange, being a combination of red and yellow, is a flamboyant, happy colour associated with fun and new beginnings. Some people have to wear sunglasses around this colour, perhaps because their personalities find it too ‘loud'.

Purple is the colour of royalty, wealth, sophistication and high brain activity.

Why then would one choose brown for ones wedding dress or bridal accessories? In India it is the colour of mourning but in the West it is the colour of Mother Earth: reliable, the best of friends and completely natural.

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