Get Creative with Your Bridal Style

Want to know a secret? You really do not have to look like every other bride on Instagram when you get married, and in fact, it’s much more fun and much more meaningful if you don’t; if you go your own way, get creative with your bridal style and walk down the aisle looking totally you.

That being the case, let’s take a look at what you can do to get creative with your bridal style without going so far off-road that your grandma quietly asks if everything is okay.

Start with What Makes You Feel Like You

Before you dive head first into the tulle, trains, or sequins, take a minute to think about what genuinely makes you feel confident in real life. Do you love bold color? Do you live for dramatic silhouettes? Do you prefer minimalism and clean lines? Start there.

This is the one day you don’t have to dim your personality. If you’re a maximalist girl, bring the ruffles. If you’re a sleek-and-structured queen, own that modern magic. And if you’re someone who wears Converse with every outfit, yes, you can absolutely do that at your wedding. (Bonus: you’ll survive the reception without blisters.)

Mix and Match Like a Fashion Rebel 

Your bridal look doesn’t have to be “one thing.” You can totally bring lots of different styles together if that’s your thing. So, for example, you can wear a leather jacket with a classic elegant gown to bring your edge to the proceedings or you can wear a jumpsuit with pearl-embellished boots, or even a minimalist slip dress topped with an over-the-top cape that says, “I have arrived.” It’s your wedding and you can do whatever you want. 

Oh, and some brides even do outfit changes - ceremony elegance, cocktail-hour glam, reception party mode. If Beyoncé can have multiple looks, why can’t you?

Play with Color (Yes, Color!)

White is traditional, but it’s not mandatory. Blush, champagne, powder blue, soft lilac, metallic gold - there are endless ways to stay bridal while still playing with color.

Or mayhem, you go bold. Red dress brides? Iconic. Black dress brides? Absolute power move. Color lets your style tell a story before you even walk down the aisle.

Accessorize Like Your Life Depends on It

Accessories are where creativity really takes off, and lets your true personality shine through without it all ending up being too much. So, think: 

• Dramatic earrings

• Stacked bangles

• Oversized bows

• Vintage brooches

• Flower crowns

• Beaded gloves

And don’t forget jewelry. Your stunning engagement ring deserves its moment in the spotlight on the big day, too, right? Let it guide your metal choices, shapes, and overall aesthetic. A statement ring pairs perfectly with equally statement-worthy accessories.

Think Beyond the Veil

Veils are beautiful, but they’re not your only option. Brides today are choosing:

• Embroidered capes

• Pearl-strewn headbands

• Sparkling tiaras

• Fresh-flower hairpieces

• Wide-brim bridal hats

• Bare-headed simplicity

Whatever frames your face and makes you feel magical is the right choice.

Make it personal, make it creative, and get married in a way that is totally you!