The essential bride-to-be accessories checklist
So it begins, the countdown to the magical day! Keep reading for our must-haves from hen do to ‘I dos’…
Your wedding is made up of lots of big moments, carefully planned and picked by you and your fiancé. So, we’re here to take care of the smaller details from your hen do to your honeymoon. Keep scrolling for the ultimate bridal accessories checklist, from playful bride accessories to chic wedding accessories. Be sure to also read our guides on pyjamas for wedding morning and what to wear wear under your wedding dress as well!
Hen do prep: accessories for the bride
Of course, the theme of your hen do will dictate the accessories you’ll need (hello, cowboy boots and hats!) But if it’s classic bride-to-be accessories you’re after, we’ve curated our favourite pieces. Pearlescent accessories are the easiest way to add opulence to your bride’s look, while bow and heart-themed options add playful touches for the whole bridal party. We love claw clips and delicate hair slides, but don’t sleep on a statement scrunchie either! (Just remember to leave room for a veil). Lastly, a sparkly bag and a statement earring are must-haves for the hen do and beyond, so choose ones with maximum versatility.
Stand-out accessories for the bride tribe
There’s no fiercer loyalty than a bride and her bridal party. So, show it! Rep team bride jumpers, initial necklaces of the bride-to-be, along with classic hen party sashes and cut-out masks of the groom. The use-by date for team bride accessories? There isn’t one! If you’re the soon-to-be newlywed, sport your bride-to-be items in the lead up to the wedding, the morning after and as part of your airport outfit to and from your honeymoon.
Set the scene: bridal shower decorations
The (usually) civilised sister of the hen do, a bridal shower is a great way to celebrate the bride with all of her nearest and dearest. From glassware and tableware to home fragrances and faux flowers, here are our favourite pieces to transform the space.
If it’s a bridal sleepover you’re throwing, don’t forget matching bridal pjs and slippers!
A little something for the bride
Bridal gifting and team bride gifts fall into two categories: frivolous and playful purchases for the hen do, or sentimental and practical pieces for the ‘just married’ bubble and beyond. Outside of the accessories we’ve compiled above, incorporating ‘something blue’ into your group gift to the bride is a fun way to nod to tradition (if your bride is the traditional type!)
Looking for chic, sentimental wedding gifts they’ll actually use? Say no more. From photo frames for wedding and honeymoon snaps to vases ready for every bouquet, we’ve got practical gifts in abundance.
Wedding accessories worth buying
While accessories shouldn’t be an afterthought for the big day, they shouldn’t break the bank either. We’ve got your whole wedding entourage covered when it comes to outfit and hair accessories for the wedding — think delicate wedding hair clips, bridal hair pins, tights and shoes. If it’s ‘just married’ accessories you’re shopping for, you can’t go wrong with initial jewellery! Gift them multiple letters so they can stack and show off their brand-new surname in style.
