Wedding Gown Accessories Glossary
Tiara Combs are gorgeous hair combs, similar in make but smaller than a
tiara. Tiara combs are wonderful for a bride planning an upsweep hairstyle; the tiara combs can help hold the style in place. Think of tiara combs as jewelry for the hair.
Wedding hair pins for brides in Nova Scotia are small hair pins embellished with tiny pearls, or crystals or other jewels. Wedding hair pins are used to add a little sparkle to a bride's hair in a subtle fashion.
Wedding garters that all Nova Scotia brides wear often come in pairs, one to use as a keepsake and one to toss in the
traditional wedding garter toss. Wedding garters come in a verity of styles, from lacy to camouflaged colored and even motorcycle inspired garters. This is the fun item the bride gets to wear, and keep secret till the unveiling.
Wedding slippers similar to ballerina shoes, give comfort and style to the busy bride. While most dresses are long and a
bride's shoe rarely shows, slippers offer the combination of a beautiful shoe and the comfort of being bare footed. Wedding slippers from a bridal shoe shop in Nova Scotia allow the bride to dance the night away in comfort.
Stockings are an essential accessory and just as important as the wedding dress. It is important to invest in high quality stockings. Your wedding day is a special day, and should not be spent worrying about ill-fitting stockings. You'll find stocking come in many styles and types; including ones that are embroider along the top, lace top, and even with appliquéd beading. Brides in Nova Scotia go ahead -- treat yourself to a silky pair of special hosiery...it's your special day!
Bridal Bras are specialized bras used to assure proper wedding dress fit. Bridal bras, like stockings, come in many styles and types. The neckline of the
bridal gown will denote whether the bra needs to be strapless, low-back, or a bustier. Bridal bustiers for brides in Nova Scotia are bras that extend past the normal length of a bra to encourage a more flattering fit under the wedding gown.
Bridal slips are similar to regular slips; but designed to aid in creating fullness or smoothness under a wedding dress.
Bridal purses & bridal handbags are similar to regular purses and handbags provide a way for the bride to carry necessities on her big day. Although not a hard fast rule, bridal purse usually matches the wedding gown in color and fabric texture. Bridal purses can be dyed the same color as the bridesmaids dresses and given as
wedding party gifts.
Hanky or Hankies are carried by the bride and by the mothers and grandmothers of the wedding couple. Hankies can be monogrammed or embellished with lace or poems for the special day. There are a few
wedding traditions associated with handkerchiefs. One such
hanky wedding tradition denotes the fulfillment of "something old" by carrying a hanky.
