Accessories vs. Excess-ories!

Lately I have been reviewing the past few years of weddings in my portfolio as well as checking out wedding blogs and the fresh crop of Wedding publications trickling in, and I have come back to the realization that that less IS more when it comes to wedding attire.
Being in the business for 15 years, I can usually "date" a wedding by tell-tale trendy clothing, gown style or accessories- dare we recall the leg-of-mutton sleeve and V-band headpiece with pouf?  The weddings that leave me guessing are those that I'd classify as Classic or Classically inspired. When I look at the gorgeous sepia-toned photo of my Grandparents' wedding, I see the class and elegance of the late 1940's- rich details of the fine silk of the trumpet skirt, delicate gardenias and lily of the valley in gloved hands, the neatness of a properly tied white bow tie and tailored suit. The look is romantic, timeless...not trendy.

Let us recall the famous words of Coco Chanel, "Before you leave the house, take one thing off"- this pertains perfectly to wedding accessories.  If you are rocking a fascinator, birdcage veil, statement necklace, chandelier earring, a crystal cuff, a colorful satin t-strap shoe and a jeweled belt you are guilty of accessory overload.  I am partial to choosing one (maybe two) "updated" (not trendy) accessories which will help your look feel fresh and current.

Are you having accessory envy?  Do you NEED to have a little of everything?  Well then, change it up throughout the day! Drop the veil and add that funky fascinator for the reception.  Add the belt or larger earring after the ceremony.  Accessory changes can follow the formality of the day's events.

 Make the trends work for you, don't give in to the temptation to have them all at once!