According to the dictionary definition, an accessory is an optional item, element of clothing, or interior decoration that is not self-sufficient but merely complements the overall look. When it comes to clothing, the most common accessories are belts, scarves, hats, gloves, as well as handbags, cosmetic bags, and wallets. It is precisely these details, which can often be dispensed with, that make an image complete and finished.
In interior design, accessories are items that may not have any practical function at all (such as figurines) or may be decorative and applied (mirrors, screens, vases, clocks). Accessories can be antiques inherited, purchased at auction, found at a flea market, and, at the same time, creations of contemporary artists and sculptors. You can choose accessories in any style and use them to add the necessary accents, enhance the context, or, conversely, play on contrasts (an antique item in a modern interior).
There are a number of special, festive accessories. Some we only take out once a year, and some are only useful once in a lifetime — we are, of course, talking about wedding accessories. If you have New Year’s garlands at home and don’t buy new ones every time before the holiday, then you will have to look for wedding accessories right before the celebration, without having any relevant experience.
Stylish wedding accessories will help you maintain a special mood, but there are also those that are morally outdated. Here is a list of anti-trends — accessories that should not be used during a modern, stylish wedding:
Decorations on bottles and glasses for the bride and groom. If you want your drinks to be special, buy real champagne from France and serve it in nice glasses. If you don’t like plain glass, you can choose glasses made of colored or textured glass.
Bows and rings on cars, bow-covered chair covers. These wedding accessories, usually made of low-quality, shiny materials, significantly detract from the impression of the wedding, reminiscent of the flashy nineties.
It is not recommended to make wedding accessories yourself if you are not an artist or designer! If you want to make something for the wedding with your own hands, consult with specialists, organize a themed evening the day before, so that under the guidance of an experienced artist, sculptor, or designer at a master class, you can make the desired accessory.
Wedding details
On such an important day as your wedding day, there are no small details. With all the pre-wedding hustle and bustle, choosing and buying a dress, ordering a cake, you may not even think about the important nuances and minor details. It’s good to have professional wedding planners nearby who won’t forget a single wedding detail.
Here is a rough list of little things that you can certainly do without, but which will make your wedding day more elegant and thoughtful:
A box or pillow for the rings. Make sure in advance that the rings are presented beautifully at the altar. If the wedding is in a classic style, choose a satin or velvet pillow, but if it is rustic, you can even use an original accessory such as a tree stump as a stand.
A guest book. It is appropriate to leave a special guest book in the welcome area where guests can write something for you to remember.
Traditional attributes. Some couples, despite choosing a European-style wedding, want to include some ancient customs in the celebration program, such as lighting the hearth, showering the newlyweds with happiness, and even redeeming the bride. In this case, you will need to prepare beautiful candles for the “hearth,” grain, petals, or coins for the “shower,” and money for the ransom. Wedding accessories are important little things that are necessary for the celebration.
Think about what kind of hanger will be used to hang the wedding dress while the bride is getting ready, whether coffee and croissants will be brought to bed for the lovers’ breakfast (in which case you will need a beautiful tray and tableware). A small detail such as perfume will also add a special touch to the wedding morning. It could be the bride’s favorite scent or something new that will then be associated exclusively with the wedding day.
If you have a special welcome area, it is appropriate to prepare many important details there: a Polaroid camera for instant printing, compliments from the couple for the guests, a guest book for the couple.
During the ceremony, it is important to ensure that the rings and then the champagne are presented beautifully (a box or cushion for the rings, stylish champagne glasses). If your guests come to the ceremony with flowers and gifts and will then present them and congratulate the bride and groom, make sure you have a place to put them, a vase for flowers, a box for money, and a wedding table for gifts.
Wedding accessories
European-style weddings place a special emphasis on ensuring that every detail fits in with the overall concept of the wedding. All wedding accessories should be in the same style, in a specific color palette, and made from suitable materials.
For example, accessories made from natural materials (wood, stone, ceramics) are more suitable for eco-style or rustic weddings, while vintage details are appropriate for some concepts and ultra-modern metal or plastic designs for others.
Whatever style you choose, pay attention to the details so that they do not stand out from the overall concept, complement the main details, and do not contradict them. In modern weddings, it is customary to pay special attention to printed materials: banners, seating cards for guests, menus. These items can emphasize your care for each guest and make their stay at the banquet more comfortable. Items such as invitations or seating cards can then become souvenirs from your wedding, which guests will keep as a pleasant memory of the day.
