HEADPIECES: From the vintage 20's to the latest in modern fashion, no Bride should be without hair jewelry or hair accessories. Even if it's just a simple comb, barrette, or flower having the finishing touch for your hair makes you look completely put together.
Not sure what you want? Designers such as Bel-Aire Bridals and Meg Jewelry have matching hair accessories and jewelry for the Bride wanting a perfectly matched ensemble.
VEILS: Want more? Add a veil. Veils are the oldest accessory still making appearances at weddings today. Veils today come in many styles and lengths from tiny cage types to long flowing cathedrals. Most veils can be worn in addition to other hair accessories, so choosing more than one piece is completely do-able. Most traditional veils are worn for the wedding ceremonies, but they can be removed for the dinner and reception ceremonies, giving Brides the best of both worlds. Many dress designers offer complimenting veils to some of their wedding gowns. Ask your Bridal stylist about what looks best with your gown, and if a matching style is available.
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JEWELRY: No Bridal attire is complete without jewelry. Whether you want a simple earring, or a stunning statement necklace that stops traffic, choose a style, gemstone and metal that compliments your gown. You've spent thousands of dollars on your gown and wedding rings, make sure your wedding day jewelry compliments the quality and beauty of that selection. Choose whatever style of jewelry makes you sparkle. After all, all eyes are on you.
ATTEND A SHOWCASE: Still not finding what you want? Consider visiting your local Bridal Salon during a showcase and experience an amazing selection. What is a SHOWCASE? It's an event especially designed for shopping and purchasing any and all additional pieces of your trousseau. The showcase designer(s) of choice sends dozens (sometimes 100's) of additional pieces to the Bridal Salon for a limited engagement. During these shows you have an extraordinary selection of headpieces, veils and jewelry, not normally available in the store. Show pieces are usually only "on loan" to the store for you to try on with your gown, so plan on needing to special order what you want. Attending a show will usually bring lots of additional perks too, like showcase exclusive pricing.
Michelle's Bridal & Tuxedo in Urbana, Illinois is hosting an Accessory Showcase featuring exclusives pieces from Bel-Aire Bridals and Meg Jewelry from March 17th-20th. For a look at the complete collections visit their websites, then make an appointment to view some of the most outstanding pieces at Michelle's Bridal and Tuxedo.
Appointments are required and limited. Call 217-384-7914 or request an appointment here.
Michelle's Bridal and Tuxedo is an Authorized Retailer of veils and jewelry by Bel-Aire Bridals and jewelry and headpieces by Meg Jewelry. You can find these and many other beautiful collections by visiting them at 2210 Willow Road, in Urbana, Illinois.