David’s Bridal

Putting an outfit together can be lots of fun, but for some women it can also be a challenge to find just the right combination. That’s why the stylists at David’s have made it easy and exciting to shop for your total wedding wedding day look! For example, most brides-to-be focus their wedding shopping plans around finding the perfect dress. Of course the bridal gown is important, but it is just the start. You probably didn’t even think about how your shoes will peek out as you walk down the aisle. Not to mention all the other wedding accessories that complement your dress. You’ll be surprised how a few affordable accents can enhance and transform your look!

Whether your wedding dress is long or short, you’ll want to wear some beautiful shoes on your feet! Shoe shopping is always a lot of fun, so why not make a day of shopping for all the coordinating accessories that complete your head-to-toe look? There may even be some items you haven’t considered. For example, you won’t likely carry a handbag for your walk down the aisle, but you’ll certainly want a fabulous bag to carry all your essentials for the rest of the day.

Your wedding is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go all out, so why not try something you wouldn’t normally wear, like glamorous gloves?! Go for long, formal styles or short retro-glam options. Wedding accessories are so popular right now that the selection is amazing, with everything from new trends to traditional details. Mix and match the styling until you find a total wedding look that’s all your own.

If you go to a store like David’s Bridal, you can enjoy trying on a variety of fun accessories all in one location. They carry everything from shoes and gloves to tiaras and veils. You can even find your wedding jewelry there, as well as some extra special touches for your reception like a bridal money purse or a special guest book and pen. You can browse davidsbridal.com for ideas, but don’t underestimate how great the experience will be when you go to the store and check out all the fun wedding accessories for yourself. Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event, so make the most of every moment planning it!

By Melissa Galli, David’s Bridal Accessories Buyer

Now that you’ve found that gorgeous gown for your walk down the aisle, it’s time to select the perfect accessories! After deciding on your dazzling jewelry and coordinating hair accessories, consider dyeable shoes and handbags as a chic and affordable way to complete your picture-perfect look. Not only will they complement your dream dress, but after the big day, you can transform these accessories with your favorite color to enjoy for future special occasions. Here are some styles “to dye for:”

Step It Up

David’s Bridal offers a gorgeous array of comfortable and affordable shoes that can be dyed to perfectly match your dress. Whether you are looking for closed toe coverage, peep toe pumps or sexy sandals, we carry an impressive array of fashion forward styles in stores and online. Our goal is to make it easy and fun for you to find the perfect match!

Finishing Clutches

When dressing for your wedding, it’s important to remember a sleek handbag to hold all of your essentials. Whether you prefer a clutch, wristlet or handle bag, most of our versatile styles come with a convenient shoulder strap and won’t break the bank!

Make the Most of Your Investment

Once you’ve said “I do,” simply visit your closest David’s Bridal store and choose from approximately 100 colors to dye your shoes and handbags. From rich Apple red or golden Saffron to classic Silver or Black, dyeing will turn your accessories into closet staples you’ll wear again and again for a variety of occasions. It’s also a fabulous way to carry a memento from your wedding long into the future. The hardest part may be deciding what color you like the best!

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To veil or not to veil?  That seems to be the modern-day bride’s question more often than not.  Over the last number of years, brides going “veil-less” have been showing up at churches and halls everywhere in record numbers.  Headpieces of different types seem much more common now, and even no headpiece at all is becoming a popular option.  Rather than a tiara, crown or veil, brides often don small, dainty clips or hair jewelry, or sometimes wear pins with ribbons.

If you want to be traditional, a veil can add beautiful significance to your ceremony.  It is a timeless look, and allows for a timeless tradition:  The lifting of the veil.  Somehow, that moment where the groom lifts his bride’s veil to reveal her glowing face is a romantic moment, to be cherished for a lifetime.  It is significant, too, and adds an air of mystery when the bride walks down the aisle with her father (or another important man in her life) and still has the veil over her face.

If you decide to wear a wedding veil, you can find some beautiful ones to choose from at David’s Bridal.  They have everything from fingertip veils to veils that coordinate beautifully with cathedral-length trains and gowns.  There are short, modern veils with crystals and satin trim if you choose, or long and lacy versions.  Once you decide that a veil is for you, the sky is the limit as far as the type.  Just know that no matter which veil you choose for your wedding day, you will be adding an element that is timeless and elegant.

Tips on How to Create a Bridal Style That’s All Your Own
By Dawn Mohr, Director of Product Development for David’s Bridal

Today’s weddings offer so many ways to personalize your look that even the most decisive brides can start to feel overwhelmed. With so many choices and so many voices (friends, family members, consultants), the finishing touches can take on as much importance as the dress itself. Remember, this is your day. It’s a time to express your sense of style and create the look that’s right for you. We’re here to make sure the shopping process is fun and easy.

If you’re like most brides, you want to make your look your own, but also ensure the overall styling will look great in your wedding photos for years to come. Here are some tips to finding the right accessories for your big day:

• Veils, Veils, Veils: Make sure to choose a veil that complements your dress and makes you feel comfortable. Whether you’re walking down the aisle or saying “I do” in the open air of an outdoor venue, a long cathedral veil creates a dramatic vision and looks beautiful with almost any style. Once the ceremony and photo session are over, change into a shorter veil, so you can relax and move freely at your reception. The biggest thing to remember when selecting a veil is to allow enough time to try on different styles with your gown. David’s carries many different lengths, embellishment details and even silhouettes - big volume, small volume, and heavily beaded or simple perfect ribbon edges. There are almost as many options as gowns, so time should be spent exploring what look will be perfect for you!

• Heavenly Hair Accessories: Veils are only one element of great hair accessories options. You can change your overall look by what you choose to wear in your hair. Tiaras are a very elegant and a classic choice, while headbands can be worn in a more sophisticated and modern way. Heavily embellished combs or pins create a glamorous look, while flowers and feathers look soft and romantic.

• Fanciful Footwear: Shoes are the finishing touch. Don’t make the mistake of thinking they’re “out of sight, out of mind” because even if your gown is floor length, your shoes will playfully peek out as you walk and sit. There is also a big trend in shorter or tea length gowns, which makes your shoe choice very important. David’s has a great selection of shoes - from sweet ballet flats to highly embellished platform heels. Whatever the heel height or toe shape you’re looking for, we offer a diverse assortment of styles to choose from in silk or dyeable satins. Dyeing your shoes to match your bridal party dresses, or any color you wish is a fun new trend for brides. This is a great way to add “something blue” to your wedding day style as well.

• Show-Stopping Jewelry: It’s easy to make a statement with your jewelry! Bold jewels can instantly transform a basic gown into a red carpet stunner. Classic looks are always in style and vintage-inspired jewelry is at the fashion forefront this season, sometimes with a new twist. Almost all gowns can be complemented with a classic strand of pearls. To create a more dramatic look, layer multiple strands together. Oversized stones add great style for your special day. If your gown is heavily embellished, wearing a beautiful bold chandelier earring and layered bracelets keeps you polished (without distracting from your dress). A crystal necklace and earring set always adds perfect sparkle to your big day.

• Beautiful Bags: It’s important to carry a handbag to hold all your essentials (lip gloss, hairspray, bobby pins, etc.). Whether chic and simple, or elegantly embellished, there are plenty of handbag styles and silhouettes to complement any wedding day look. Wristlet styles allow you to keep it close at hand but never in the way.

Your gown is the foundation, but how you select your accessories will define your individual style. Whether you envision yourself as a classic, glamorous, or sweet and simple bride, we have all the accessories to help you realize your perfect look.

Have fun creating a style that is uniquely you at David’s Bridal!

Just because you are on a budget for your wedding doesn’t mean everyone has to know that’s the case.  In fact, you can get away with a much more lavish affair than you think if you take some simple advice and follow these easy tips.

One way to save a bundle is to shop at David’s Bridal.  David’s Bridal is well known for their great selection of wedding gowns and dresses, but you can get a lot more done there than you probably dreamed possible.  In fact, you can probably outfit your entire wedding and get your wedding invitations, wedding accessories, shoes and even all of your gifts!  If you have a location near you, all the better, but check out their website even if you don’t.  You can choose from online exclusives at a great value as well.

Often, brides budget for big purchases like their gown, the reception hall and the honeymoon, but they forget about all of the seemingly little yet necessary details.  These details can really add up!  Wedding accessories like your veil or headpiece, your bridal shoes, and your lingerie are all important pieces to your dream wedding, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to create a complete and beautiful look.  Shop at David’s Bridal for all these accessories and more, and you’ll be surprised at the savings and the fabulous selection!

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People have written books about women and shoes.  Why shoes are so important to women is beyond the scope of this writing, it could take days to cover all of the reasons!  One thing for certain is that a woman’s wedding shoes must be the best shoes of all.  Not only should they be a stunning addition to the bridal ensemble, but the bride should feel like an absolute princess when slipping them on her feet.

Everything she wears should feel like a dream on her wedding day, and the wedding shoes are no exception. Whether the bride is seeking the perfect sandal, flat, open or closed-toe heel, she has got to feel like Cinderella putting on the ballroom slipper.  With the unlimited number of styles to choose from these days, every bride should be able to feel this way.

There are a number of beautiful selections at David’s Bridal to choose from, in all of these various styles.  There are dyeable shoes of every kind, although brides typically wear white or ivory to match their gown.  Check out their website and you will find every shoe from casual to fancy and in between.  They will help make sure you feel as glamorous as you should in your shoes on your special day.

It goes without saying that the bride never feels like she has enough time to plan her wedding.  No matter if she has been engaged for two years or two months, she will inevitably feel pressed for time due to all of the details that can seem overwhelming.  

Your bridal accessories, for instance, can seem like a big hassle and something you may put off until the last minute.  There are just so many to account for and include!  I mean, once you find that perfect dress, you still have to figure on matching the veil, your shoes, your handbag if you are going to carry one, and even gloves if you are going that route.  Don’t forget the jewelry and lingerie, but never fear David’s Bridal is here to help!!!!

If you shop at David’s Bridal, you can get so many of these details taken care of in one fell swoop. We have a fantastic selection of all the accessories you will need for your big day.  Whether you go there in person or shop online, you can find everything you are looking for and save yourself a lot of time and hassle.

What wedding ensemble would be complete without the right shoes, jewelry and handbag to complement that gorgeous wedding dress you are going to be wearing?  Most brides or brides-to-be focus so much on the wedding dress itself, they forget that the bridal accessories that accompany it are crucial as well.  After all, you would not go out to meet friends for dinner at an elegant restaurant wearing a brand new outfit and your running sneakers, would you? Much the same way, you don’t want to be left wearing a gorgeous wedding gown and having shoes that you don’t completely love, or a bag that just isn’t what you would want to carry on your wedding day.

You can find elegant jewelry, a perfect little handbag, and the shoes to match your very dress all at David’s Bridal.  Not only do we have wedding gowns to suit every bride out there, we have all of the accessories to match!  You can find dyeable shoes in a variety of fabrics and styles, as well as handbags of many different shapes and sizes, and they have quite an impressive collection of jewelry to choose from as well.

Make sure you don’t leave this important step until the last minute, and shop for your accessories with your wedding gown in mind.  Better yet, make it one-stop-shopping and match everything together with help from a David’s Bridal wedding consultant!