6 Trending Bridal Accessories for 2022

While the wedding dress is the center of everyone’s attention, don’t forget another element that could make or break your overall bridal look – the accessories! 

Wedding accessories will add lots of character to your dress, and will make your special day even more unforgettable. 

There are so many ways to accessorize your wedding dress that it can be difficult to decide on an item that best represents your personal style and complement your wedding theme. 

Here are the top bridal accessories this year that you can try for your wedding day!  

Belt

A wedding belt is the perfect piece to tie together your look. They come in a variety of colors, materials, and textures that it’ll be easy to create a custom belt that will match your bridal ensemble. A belt can accentuate your waist, and wearing one is helpful if your wedding dress needs some structure.

When shopping for this statement piece, make sure that the belt complements – and not distract your gown. For the classic bride, a pearl sash will definitely serve some looks. For the romantic bride, a satin ribbon with a soft, trailing bow creates an ultra-feminine look. An embellished rhinestone belt is great for a bride who wants to make a bold statement.

Detached sleeves

Can’t decide between sleeves or no sleeves? Why not have both by wearing a wedding dress with removable sleeves? You’ll get the best of both worlds: you have a little extra coverage when you want it, and then you can remove the sleeves once it gets too hot while dancing at your reception. 

Detached sleeves are added to the wedding gown for that extra dramatic detail as you walk down the aisle. They can also switch up your entire look in just seconds. There are plenty of options to choose from such as puff sleeves, bell sleeves, beaded sleeves, and tulle sleeves.

Floral headbands

If you find tiaras and crowns a bit outdated, wearing a floral headband is a great alternative that will surely add romance and glamor to your look. A headband also frames your face perfectly, and highlights your best features. Whether you’ll wear your hair up or down, a headband will help put your hairstyle in place all day – from the ceremony to the reception to the after-party. 

A floral headband is usually reserved for boho and floral-themed weddings, but unconventional and minimalist brides can pull it off too. Just make sure to choose a subtle yet elegant headband that’ll beautifully complement your wedding attire.

Birdcage veils

The birdcage veil is traditionally made of translucent tulle, and is worn at an angle to cover only a portion of your face. This type of veil looks good on modern brides wearing short wedding dresses or suits with wide-leg pants. It complements all types of bridal hairstyles ranging from pixie cuts to long tresses.  

This is the perfect accessory if you’re worried about tripping up all over a long, trailing veil. It also won’t cover up the beautiful look your makeup artist spent hours working on. 

Dangling earrings 

Time to pull out all the stops with a dramatic set of statement earrings. Think long, glittering dangling earrings encrusted with diamonds. For a more subtle sparkle, you can choose dainty drop earrings, chunky hoops, or sweet studs. Just remember that if you choose a bold pair of dangling earrings, keep the rest of your bridal jewelry simple and light. 

These dangling diamond earrings set in 14k white gold will surely sparkle at your every turn on the dance floor, while this ethereal pair of teardrop diamond earrings set in 14k rose gold will make the entire celebration feel extra special. Once the champagne has been popped and the day is over, you still get to have these treasures to wear on your honeymoon and for the rest of your life.

Pearls 

Pearls have always been a traditional part of the bridal trousseau, but these days they are also incorporated all over the bridal look from hair accessories to veil embellishments to simple women’s wedding rings.

When choosing which pearl jewelry to wear, consider your wedding dress and hairstyle. For example, diamond and pearl drop earrings generally favor strapless necklines and elegant up-dos while pearl pendant necklaces beautifully accent a v-neck or a sweetheart neckline. And if you want to put a twist on this modern classic, you also have the option to wear colored pearls.

Incorporating some of these bridal accessories is the simplest way to add some flair and personality to your wedding day look!