8 Tips to Accessorizing Your Gown

1.  Wear what you love.  Love big earrings but worry they are wrong with your dress?  Go for it.  If it’s right for you it will be right for your day.

2.  Jewelry doesn’t have to match.  Your necklace and earrings don’t have to look like they came as a set.   Also,  your jewelry doesn’t have to be the exact shade of ivory as your dress.  Slightly lighter or darker than your dress looks chic or be bold and wear colorful jewelry with your dress.  It’s your wedding day.  Have fun!

3.  To veil or not to veil.  Your wedding day is the only day in a woman’s life that it’s appropriate to wear a veil so take advantage of the moment and wear it!   There are so many veil options today you are bound to find one perfect for you and your dress.

4.  Does thinking about a headpiece make you stress?   Today’s bride has limitless options for headpieces.  There are tiaras, combs, floral clips, rhinestone clips, hair ribbons.  Take this opportunity to try on one of the many options and find the one that’s right for you.   

5.  Sometimes a woman needs some bling.  It’s your wedding day and all eyes (let alone several cameras) are going to be on you.  This is not the day to skimp.   This is the day to allow yourself that sparkly earring or crystal necklace or classic pearls.  

6.  Wear beautiful shoes for the ceremony and have practical dancing shoes for the reception.  No one thinks their shoes will show up in photos but they will especially if they are not cute.  Remember to add shoe pads so your feet feel their best.

7.  Don’t forget a purse.  Most women carry a purse every day and you will want one on your wedding day.  Don’t let the photographer catch you lugging your usual bag around.  Pick up a cute clutch and the next friend who gets married let her borrow yours as her something borrowed.

8.  Sashes are your waistline’s best friend.  Today’s hottest bridal trend is sashes.  Like headpieces they have tons of options ranging from simple ribbons to rhinestones to elaborate handmade flowers.   Which one is right for your dress is up to you.

Stylemax and National Bridal Market - Accessories

Here's just a little taste of what's to come (or in some cases already here) to add to our already fabulous accessories. We are super fond of Pink Pewter's amazing and versatile headbands. Perfect for prom, parties, every day and several would be fabulous for brides.

It's all in the details

We love the little things.  Like a touch of sparkle, the smooth class of peals or the softness of ribbons.  Where do you like to put the finishing touches?

Bedazzled to the envy of of his feathered friends. 

Some of our beautiful bridal sashes on our newest old find: an antique dressmaker form.

Paloma Blanca uses luxurious ribbon and hand-cut flowers to accent  this new all lace design.

Sara Gabriel wows with this versatile sparkler that works as a belt or as a hair ribbon.

The softness of shine that comes from these Swarovski pearls from Sara Gabriel lends classic beauty to any bridal gown.

Belt-tacular new accessories!

Belts have long been a quick and inexpensive route to accentuating the positive and putting a fresh twist on an old favorite. Stop in for one of our new designs today!

New belts, new jewelry, new dresses!

We tend to post our new arrivals on Facebook first - it's so easy! - but we don't want anyone to miss the fun new things showing up at Premiere Couture! We have new dresses perfect for the upcoming Madison Club Foundation Charity Gala (Did you know for each dress we sell for the Gala, you will receive 10% off and we'll give 10% to the Foundation?) new belts from Joe's Jeans to spice up a kicky little dress and costume jewelry too fun for words.

Best of 2009

Laura and I would like to thank all of the readers of Wisconsin Bride Magazine that voted Premiere Couture Best of 2009 in the accessory category! We truly love the details and we're so pleased that you've noticed. And speaking of details, we've just received new veils from Sara Gabriel that you'll love! Stop by and see our amazing accessory collection for yourself!

New sparkles

Laura and I have always loved the little things - the details - that pull a whole ensemble together. (We know some of you have noticed because we have been past winners and are currently nominated for best accessories by the readers of Wisconsin Bride.) Our newest attractions are sparklers for your ears, wrists and necks - and broaches, fun glittery broaches! And as is true for most of our collections, many of our new pieces are totally customizable to suit your exact needs. Watch the slideshow for just an appetizer and watch for more beautiful additions coming soon!



Jewelry

Sara Gabriel....In Person!!

So it's Saturday evening and I am thinking back over the busy day and what a lot of fun and work it was and it just made me realize that I am really, truly excited about our next event. Hosting special events every weekend can get pretty exhausting, but next weekend is going to be such a treat that I'm already feeling energized because of it.

Sara Gabriel is going to be here February 8 and 9 to share her passion for fabulous fashion for brides in the form of exquisite headpieces, veils and jewelry. Just another designer, you think? Absolutely not. She is really incredible and I am certain that you will think so too. She's got moxy. And she has a gift for working with brides to help them realize dreams they didn't even know they had about how they want to look and, more importantly, feel on their wedding day. If you haven't made an appointment to complete your bridal ensemble with Sarah's personal attention, do it before there aren't any more openings. She wants to see you in your gown if possible (even if you didn't purchase it at Premiere Couture) so she can really put forth her best effort on your behalf - so bring it along! She will make you Love Your Veil.