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Creative Wedding Accessory Inspiration: Three Elevated Ideas for Your Theme

Kendra W. Houston

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Pointed wedding shoes with intricate library designs featuring shelves, books, and a window. Trimmed with rhinestones.
Hand-painted library shoes

Your wedding theme


From afternoon at the courthouse to big white church affair, most weddings have a theme of some sort: a defining element of the event or the couple that sets the day apart. A few examples are:


  • the location

  • interests

  • favorite colors

  • the "vibe" that you want


There aren't really rules! A huge part of making it all come together is through your wedding outfits. 

 

A hand-painted accessory is an excellent way to add a little something personalized and creative to your look. Getting something custom means your piece is one-of-a-kind and can be made to fit with literally any idea. I hope these three examples give you some fun inspiration for your own themed ensemble!


1.

The Theme: Books, reading, libraries

Maybe the two of you first bonded over a special book or a shared love of reading? Maybe your event is being held at a beautiful historic library? This unique theme is equal parts cozy and classy, deserving a piece of clothing to match.

The accessory: "Mine and Thine" hand-painted shoes




Hand-painted pink roses and green leaves on white fabric, displaying an intricate floral pattern. Bright and delicate design. This is a close up of a hand-painted wedding dress.


Shoes are a perfect option for celebrating your theme in a cute, understated way. They're a small enough canvas to not often be the center of the show, and can include little touches just for the two of you, which make them an ideal creative wedding accessory. One of these pairs has paintings of a library scene fit for fairytale royalty; the other is a subtle take on a bookshelf, featuring each person's favorite books. The tiny details on this set are what make them truly special.


2.

The Theme: New England coastal

Think breezy ceremony on the shore, reception in the ballroom of an old-money mansion. Think fresh, timeless, and FUN.

The Accessory: Hand-painted bow veil


Decorative fabric bow with a hand-painted sailboat scene in blue and green with blue hydrangea accents. The bow has an attached sheer white tulle veil with a hint of blue ombré at the bottom. Calm and dreamy.

Fabric bow with a painted sailboat, blue sky, blue-green ocean, and hydrangeas. White tulle flows beneath. Calm and serene vibes.

Bold statement head and hair accessories have become a popular way to add creative wow factor, especially if you're deciding to go more classic elsewhere in your outfit. I've seen pieces like feathered fedoras, embroidered veils, and jeweled headbands. Hand-painted is a new take that allows you to be more detailed and specific, like this delightful bow veil featuring a quintessential seaside vista. It's made complete with an ombre effect on the bottom of the tulle. "Something blue," anyone?


3.

The Theme: Cottagecore Woodland

If your aisle is the forest floor, canopied by trees and sprinkled with wildflowers, you're going to want to walk down it in something that blends seamlessly into your magical surroundings.

The Accessory: Hand-painted detachable dress train



  Climbing Rose vines, ferns, mushrooms, and moss...this train is straight out of a storybook. Will a pair of rabbits hop out and volunteer as ring bearers? I'm suddenly starting to feel like the chances are no longer zero. Plus, detachable trains like this one are a wonderfully practical option for people who want a separate reception look (the better for dancing the night away), but without the hassle of entirely changing outfits.


Your Own Creative Wedding Accessory


It's hard to beat wearing actual one-of-a-kind artwork on your wedding day, especially if it's created just for you. Getting a custom hand-painted accessory might be the special touch your outfit has been waiting for. The sooner you reach out the better, so let's start the conversation today!



Brown rabbit peeks through black metal bars, looking at a white dress with hand-painted green leaves and pink roses.
Too bad the Studio Assistant wasn't around when I got married...he would have for sure volunteered as ring bearer. 

 
 
 

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