Something Old, Something New: Bridging tradition with your bridal look
30 September 2009
Use traditional colors or patterns in non-traditional ways, like using flowers or colored stones in your headpiece or tiara. Use accents of jade if you want to include some green, or rose quartz to capture the look of cherry blossoms, or tanzanite stones to capture the look of African violets. Look at old magazines from your grandparent’s era for beading and accessory detail. Add Art Deco beading to your tiara or the front of your dress, and match it with an antique beaded handbag from a flea market or beaded shoe clips. Take your elderly relatives to tea and listen to their wedding stories. Ask them about their favorite flowers, colors or traditions. You might learn something.