The most traditional lace gowns either have a 1950s ballgown flair or an antique Victorian flavor. The Victorian vintage inspired lace wedding dresses often have beautifully shaped necklines, either long or short sleeves (but never strapless), and may have a softly falling skirt with a sweep train. Wearing your hear in a soft and classic updo will complement the style of the gown and help to show off its special neckline. A very pretty veil length for this type of lace gown is one which falls to mid calf length. Choose one which is trimmed in either a very fine pencil edge border or which has a delicate lace applique on just the lower portion of the gown (not by the face). The veil should fall fairly straight; do not go with a poufy veil for a Victorian inspired dress. A substantial pair of pearl teardrop earrings will finish off the effect beautifully.

On the other hand, if you have a lace wedding gown with a 1950s shape, a fuller veil will look great. These gowns may be created entirely from lace, or have lace appliques on the hem and bodice which embellish a gorgeous silk organza or taffeta. When wearing a bridal gown with a fuller skirt, a bit more fullness in the veil is ideal for balance. A waist length double tier veil with a silk ribbon trim is lovely for a fun and flirty bride. For a formal wedding, opt for a veil which is longer than the train of the gown and trimmed in a wide border of the matching lace all the way around. Sometimes called a mantilla, this is a truly stunning veil which will make a statement.

Lace bridal gowns are not always so demure. A slinky gown made of a lightweight lace like Chantilly can love your curves. The weight and classic grace of lace prevent a clingy gown from appearing too sexy for a wedding. When the gown has a very slim silhouette, a very, very long veil is actually a fantastic match. A long plain veil flowing behind a slender lace gown is truly breathtaking.

Pearls and lace always go together. In fact, many bridal gowns will have pearl beading on the lace for more elegance. When wearing a strapless lace gown, especially one with a 50s influence, a strand of pearls is ideal. Either choose a traditional full strand of pearls, or wear a pearl tin cup necklace for a lighter look. Demure brides can accent a tin cup necklace with a classic pair of pearl studs, or select a more trendy pair of earrings such as pearl drop stilettos. Either way, the bridal jewelry will enhance the beauty of a lace wedding gown, creating an absolutely lovely vision for your wedding day.

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Vintage is so elegant and has become a popular wedding theme choice for brides. Here are some lovely ideas on ways to incorporate pink and black into your vintage themed wedding.

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In fact vintage bridal accessories and vintage as a theme for weddings is quite popular and is a current trend among brides. The one good thing is that vintage items are readily available, easy to find and can be fairly inexpensive depending on your tastes. Of course there is high end vintage as with anything else.

A good place to start is deciding which items you are going to incorporate into your wedding, whether it be something as big as your wedding gown or as small as your “something blue item”. Brides may decide to also incorporate something in their theme such as vintage music to really give them a feel of the past.

When searching for your items, you may choose to wear a wedding gown that you scoured the thrift stores for or one that is a family heirloom, whether from your mom, your grandmother or some other important relative.

Accessories for something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue are another great way to incorporate those vintage items into your wedding and take you back a few years, whether you choose to purchase those items or find them from your family and friends.

Music can really set the tone of a wedding and take everyone “back in time”. So if you really want a vintage feel this may be the way to go whether you hire a string orchestra or you just have someone spin some old records.

When it comes to shopping for those vintage items you can start with local antique or consignment shops, and even thrift stores, or you can go online to Ebay or even Etsy where crafters create sometimes new creations that have that vintage look and feel.

No matter which way you choose to find the items for your vintage wedding it is sure to be a hit and make your special day a day that you’ll never forget no matter what century it is truly set in

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