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16 beautiful hair accessories for the bride

If, as a bride, you’re striving for an original look, there’s nothing quite like a beautiful handmade hair accessory. These accessories – which can be a birdcage veil or just a small detail – may compliment the entire look or simply be worn during the wedding reception, allowing the bride’s glow and originality to shine through.

Created with handmade flowers, lace from the Edwardian era and covered with Preciosa stones, this hair accessory for brides is truly impressive.

A romantic handmade halo with silk flowers and a mixture of Preciosa stones for a look that will definitely turn heads.

A fantastic piece: a collection of chiffon flowers topped by Preciosa stones give way to a small and delicate veil, adorned with Preciosa crystals.

Because every bride deserves to be a princess, this hair accessory is pure romance. Light and airy with delicate silk forming soft ruffles, it is adorned with French lace, Preciosa crystals and a mixture of pearls. The piece comes with a headband for easy wearing.

For a beautiful bridal hairstyle, look no further than this piece made entirely of French lace and covered with Preciosa crystals and pearls.

A lovely piece. This accessory for the bride’s hair is extremely romantic and comprised of silk flowers and Preciosa stones.

For a more romantic wedding, a silk scarf covered with lace and pearls – an exceptional piece to change into after the ceremony and before the wedding reception.

For a bride who truly wants to shine, this hair accessory is made of French lace, white ostrich feathers, vintage crystals and a mixture of Preciosa stones.

For a boho style bride, this halo created with handmade velvet flowers and a mixture of Preciosa pearls is stunning.

An adorable piece with flowering roses, this delicate veil is adorned with Preciosa crystals and pearls.

Who can resist a hair piece from the 1930s? A French lace ribbon with Preciosa crystals and pearls makes this accessory simply unique, for an equally unique bride.

A unique hair accessory that invokes old Hollywood glamour, it was created with delicate French lace, adorned with hand sewn pearls and three silk flowers decorated with Preciosa pearls.

Inspired by old Hollywood glamour, this bridal hair accessory was created with fine French lace, chiffon pearl-covered flowers and incorporated into a delicate headband.

A fairytale like birdcage veil made with French lace and bejeweled with a collection of dainty stones.

Very chic, this stunning bridal hair accessory is comprised of light and delicate French lace with pearl-colored ostrich feathers. The small veil is shielded by a lace bow and Preciosa pearls.

One simple accessory can make a very big difference. This hair adornment is composed of French lace and decorated with Preciosa crystals and pearls. Perfect for putting on after the ceremony, when the veil is removed for the wedding reception.

Wedding trends for 2012

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Vintage, vintage, vintage

Vintage style weddings are all the rage and they are definitely not going anywhere. Things that remind us of our childhood are fun touches to add to a wedding where adults reminisce about old memories such as toys, objects, colors and ideas… which will definitely make for a wedding with even more special memories.

Engagement session with a theme

The engagement or dating photography shoot is a growing trend, especially because it is a great way for the bride and groom to get to know and feel comfortable with their wedding photographer. Another trend for engagement sessions is to incorporate a certain style into the shoot, in order to tell a little story.

Wedding dresses with asymmetrical necklines

Although Kate and William’s wedding had many brides going for a more formal wedding dress, the wedding dresses with asymmetrical necklines are a major trend right now and can be found in all the current wedding dress collections.

Cool groom

It isn’t just the bride that is trying to include original elements in her look, the groom is also doing it with little details that will make his look even more special: from colorful socks and original sneakers, to bowties the same color as his sneakers, suspenders, hat, cap…

DIY

Be it because of the economy or because everything that is handmade makes a wedding even more special, a growing number of brides and grooms from all over the world will not go without their very own contribution to the wedding – elements they handmade together make for a very unique wedding.

Elaborate dessert table

The wedding cake table no longer has only one protagonist – the wedding cake. It now exhibits desserts and sweets neatly arranged and aligned so as to complement the wedding cake in a very organized and elegant way.

Less is more

Smaller weddings that are focused on details and on the quality of socializing between guests are a reality. The maxim “less is more” is also applied to the number of guests attending the wedding. Spending more on small details, while creating a more homely atmosphere is a major wedding trend for 2012.

Rustic chic

A rustic chic decoration is a major wedding trend. Outdoor weddings continue to be very popular and the rustic chic décor that accompanies it (such as a wedding in the country) is a growing option for brides and grooms everywhere.

Super 8 mm film

Instead of the old and boring wedding movies, the growing trend is wedding movies which are short films where the bride and groom tell a story. They are the true stars. Filmed with the quality of a big screen movie or inspired by a 1970s flick, this short story is a beautiful memory for reminiscing and sharing with the guests, for example.

Seeing each other before the wedding

Although old tradition has it that the bride and groom should not see each other before the wedding ceremony, the new tradition says that they should see each other, in private, right before the ceremony. Right before the wedding, the bride and groom should surprise each other (the photographer must also be present to capture the moment!) and admire one another in a very emotional pre-wedding moment. Not only is this a fantastic moment to get on camera, but it also makes the wedding even more special.

6 creative entrances for the wedding reception

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As tradition has it, after cocktail hour and once guests have been seated for lunch or dinner, the newlyweds make their grand entrance. Walking into the reception hall, hand in hand, to the sound of a great song and the applause of the guests is pretty common in most weddings. And while there is nothing wrong with this type of entrance, why not make it extra special? Here are 6 great ideas.

1. Dim the lights

If possible, meaning if the venue is properly equipped, make a Hollywood entrance under one beaming spotlight. Before the newlyweds enter the reception area, have someone dim the lights and, as the bride and groom walk, have a spotlight that gets brighter and brighter shining only on them. Don’t forget to choose a wonderful song for the occasion and have the spotlight follow you until you reach your seats, where you can seal that glamorous Hollywood entrance with a kiss.

2. Introduce your parents

Following your entrance into the reception hall and once at your seats, take a moment to introduce your parents to all the guests, thank them for all their help and support and, of course, make sure you let them know how much you love them. Besides being a great way to show your appreciation, you’ll definitely hit a chord with the guests and, as you know, the more emotional the wedding, the more special it becomes.

3. Use a theme

Together with a group of friends, plan a surprise for all the guests who are going to see you walk through the reception door. Be inspired by a specific theme and get all dressed up for a 1970s disco night or recreate the scene from a musical, for example. This requires rehearsing everything prior to the wedding, so that on the big day everything runs smoothly once you burst through the wedding reception door singing and dancing in all your glory.

4. Let the bridesmaids and groomsmen shine

If you decide to have bridesmaids and groomsmen at your wedding, than use them for a fun and creative entrance. Let them lead the way for the newlyweds with a short choreography danced to the sound of a great song; the bride and groom can enter and finish the dance. Great fun and totally unforgettable! Don’t forget to thank the bridesmaids and groomsmen for their moves and participation!

5. Ask the DJ or a friend to read a short introduction

Create a romantic entrance, with a touch of suspense. Prepare a short biography of your own personal love story (no more than 3 minutes) and before you enter the reception, dim the lights and have someone read it (preferably without being seen), accompanied by some background music. At the end, the newlyweds make their grand entrance to the sound of happy applause.

6. Paparazzi effect

Before you make your grand entrance, ask the DJ to instruct the guests to pick up the disposable cameras (preferably with flash) previously set up on all tables and to photograph your entrance just as if you were a celebrity couple in the eyes of the paparazzi. As soon as you walk into the reception area, you’ll have a ton of flashes illuminating your entrance.