Wedding Accessory Trends 2009
The Top Five Trends in Wedding Accessories for the 2009 Season
Sep 3, 2008
Short Hair
Long locks are being lopped everywhere you look this season, and even brides are forgoing traditional updos in favor of sassy short styles. But even short-haired brides can look soft, glamorous, and perfectly accessorized. Veils work well with any hair length, even the shortest pixie cut, and add a touch of classic elegance. 20s inspired finger-wave and pin-curl hairstyles are great style choices for bobbed brides, and a feather flower or large single hairpin tucking the hair back on one side is the perfect accent for today's fresh take on a vintage style.
Don't want to wear hair accessories but still want just a little something special? Try using false eyelash glue to affix Swarovski flat-backed rhinestones to your hair. It adds a sophisticated and subtle sparkle to your special occasion, and washes out easily at the end of the night.
It's easy to be short-tressed and well-dressed for your wedding—just pick accessories that work with that modern 'do instead of against it.
A Nod to the Past
Weddings often evoke a sense of nostalgia, and many brides are choosing to incorporate vintage elements and styles into their modern look. Old-Hollywood glamor and the flirty fashions of the 20s are very popular this season. Chic 50s lines are also experiencing a comeback; a super-short visor veil is a beautiful, bold look that manages to look entirely modern, yet evokes a sense of history and tradition. Try accenting that visor veil with one of Grandma's beautiful brooches for a truly custom and special wedding accessory.
Green and Glamorous
The green trend is still going strong in the 2009 wedding season. Brides are moving away from mass-produced accessories and plastic artificial pearls and crystals. Instead, they're opting for handcrafted accessories using sustainable materials, like genuine farmed pearls. Not only are organic and natural materials appealing, but they endure; genuine pearl and crystal accessories can be handed down and cherished through the generations. Some headpieces can even be restrung after the wedding, into necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that can be worn for any special occasion. Now that's romantic recycling.
Bigger is Better
Think large, chunky, dramatic crystal chokers and bracelets. Think necklaces with a long drop in the back and highlight the deep V-backed dresses so popular this season. This season is about drama. Revel in your moment in the spotlight with flashy, fun accessories that show your playful side. Your wedding is a joyous occasion, and your look should reflect that. Choose accessories that can stand up to the architectural and complex designs of today's wedding dresses.
Bigger is Better (Part Two)
Hair styles these days are getting bigger and bigger, especially for formal occasions like weddings. But modern hair accessories are actually getting smaller. Delicate hairpins scattered through a magnificent updo, perhaps. A fresh flower accenting an elaborate chignon at the nape of the neck. Hair might seem to be getting bigger each day, but add a large tiara and the effect is prom-queen-circa-1989—not a good idea. If you're going with big hair, choose more dainty accessories to add some formality in a subtle way.
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