Accessories Are Necessities!

Accessories Are Necessities!

June 14th, 2011 @ 10:13 am by Miss Sweet Cream
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When I first started my quest to find the one piece of clothing that will (hopefully) be cherished and remembered (by me at least!) for years to come, I had no clue what I had in mind.

I tried on dresses of all shapes, fabrics, and details, falling in love with everything from mermaid gowns to empire-waist dresses.

Here were some of my faves—but for one reason or another, they didn’t make it to the end.

Galina’s strapless shantung taffeta sweetheart ball gown / Image via Brides.com

I loved how this dress made me feel. The shantung taffeta fabric was just the right blend of laid-back and super sweet. And the pockets! The way the train romantically followed me! Even though I loved it, I had imagined something a little bit more figure fitting for our big day…

Maggie Sottero Jenna / Image via Pre-Owned Wedding Dresses

Maggie’s Jenna stole my heart, and I literally jumped for joy after trying it on and begged to go back to try it on again—and again. Its fluffy layers and fitted silhouette were breathtaking…

But then I started envisioning the rest of my wedding-day look.

I knew I wanted gloves. But not Cinderella-esque ones…something with a little more funk and flair…like these.

Image via Kaboodle

And I seriously gasped (and my heart ached) when I stumbled across Australian designer Johanna Johnson’s take-your-breath-away bridal headpieces. Immediately decided whether I DIY or not, I needed a statement headpiece (along with my veil). Seriously, JJ just oozes romance from a time long, long ago—yet somehow delivers a kick of modernity.

Image via Tweet Cheecks / Headpiece by Johanna Johnson

Image via Weddingdressinfo.com / Headpiece by Johanna Johnson

Image via The Knot / Headpiece by Johanna Johnson

And a bold big statement necklace—yes, please!

Image via Dannijo

I know, I know…this is a LOT! I realize this.

And all these ideas that are floating around in my bridal brain paired with fluffed, beaded, blinged-out dress could be a whole lot to take in.

So that is why I opted for a more simplistic dress. Unfortunately, there isn’t a picture. (I cannot believe I forgot my camera when we went to go put money down on the dress!)

But its simplistic sweetheart neckline, fitted silhouette with small buttons down the back, and not too much else will help all my other accessories—and me—shine. And I’m a girl who loves accessories.

Did you think of the whole picture of what you envisioned when picking out your dress? Did you get accessories to match your dress or get the dress to match what you envisioned for your accessories??

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13 Responses to “Accessories Are Necessities!”

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Miss Cannon (message) 457 posts, Helper bee

I haven’t picked a single accessory- and it’s because I don’t have a dress yet! I really like the last headpiece you showed- but I don’t know if I could pull any of this stuff off. My look is a little too casual. But I can’t wait to see how you pull it all together!

6/14/11 @ 10:33 am (reply)

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plantains (message) 2,489 posts, Buzzing bee

The last headpiece is so beautiful

6/14/11 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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Mrs. Meerkat (message) 3,216 posts, Sugar bee

That is awesome how you thought ahead about the accessories! I picked mine out by which one made me jump up and down trying it on. hehe

6/14/11 @ 10:47 am (reply)

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Miss Sparkler (message) 423 posts, Helper bee

I was the same way! Simple dress, big accessories! Love the look you’re going for, SC!

6/14/11 @ 11:25 am (reply)

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anna4041 (message) 227 posts, Helper bee

I’m not a big blingy type, so I think I will be wearing something I already have. But I have already found my shoes, but not my dress. The Bouquets Iris in bronze just jumped at me. That Maggie dress is stunning! And that last headpiece throws together old world and stunning perfectly.

6/14/11 @ 11:26 am (reply)

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xtatic1 (message) 779 posts, Busy bee

My, that Galina dress is stunning! I totally envisioned a dress like that for myself but the silhouette just did not look good on me. I think you made the right choice with your dress based on your description of it. Those head pieces are so modern and glamorous!

6/14/11 @ 11:58 am (reply)

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Miss Pony (message) 4,175 posts, Honey bee

I didn’t think about accessories prior to buying my dress because I already had too much on my mind, and I’m a one track mind kinda girl.

6/14/11 @ 11:59 am (reply)

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Ryna (message) 4,207 posts, Honey bee

I went for the gown and THEN went for the accessories, though I had an idea of what I wanted when I was searching for the jewelry.

And I’m trying DESPERATELY to not wear my jewelry before the wedding, too! so far, so good! (Though I did wear the necklace for a few photos… hehehehehe)

6/14/11 @ 1:01 pm (reply)

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stephbonthego (message) 687 posts, Busy bee

No, I had no plan whatsoever. I fell in love with a gown, drooled over it actually, then tried it on and hated it!! (Felt like a little girl playing dress-up)

But, then fell in love with MY gown and everything else has been an afterthought. It is falling in place quite nicely now and all I have left to sort out are my shoes. (that’s the best part ;D)

6/14/11 @ 1:53 pm (reply)

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Viviana

I had the same issue as you. Before I got engaged I fell in love with the Lazaro 4050 dress that has a ton of ruffles on the bottom and i loved the fitted bodice and sweetheart neckline. When I tried it on after I got engaged, I didn’t love it. I envisioned myself walking down the aisle and my fiance ask me once I finally reached him “what the heck are you wearing”. So I began searching and I tried all different styles until I came across an Enzoani belt that I loved. I asked the woman if she had any trumpet/mermaid style simple dresses with sweetheart neckline that I can just add this belt to it. She did and I ended up getting the LaSposa Fanal dress, simple rouched satin and i’m adding my chunky gorgeous Enzoani belt and all of my accessories are going to be the matching gunmetal silver color. My only issue now is what kind of headpiece I will wear. I know what veil I want but no clue what else.

6/14/11 @ 2:00 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Aside from my mom’s pearl necklace, the accessories definitely came after the dress for me. Looking forward to seeing your whole look come together–these inspiration photos are beautiful!