Ceremony accessories for guests: how to choose them?

Ceremony accessories for guests

Details are important: tips for carefully choosing accessories for your and your children's formal outfits 

You have been invited to a wedding, a communion, a baptism. You have chosen the dress for you and your baby boy or girl and… it is not over yet: you need the accessories !

Choosing the ceremony accessories for the guests may seem like the least of the problems and instead 'the devil is in the details' and the style slip too, so we give you some advice.

What jewelry to wear at a wedding?

The ceremonial accessories for wedding guests should be chosen taking into account various conditions: when is the wedding celebrated: morning or evening? Where is the location: on the beach, in a farmhouse or in a castle? Has the bride established a theme, colors that like a thread tie together all the details of the ceremony? Have the spouses indicated a dress code, that is, have they given instructions on how to dress?

By answering these questions, it becomes easier to make choices not only when it comes to dresses but also when deciding what accessories to wear to the wedding .

There is one rule, however, that guides all the others: never choose a look that steals the scene from the bride .

So no white dress , unless the bride indicates white as the wedding theme. No flashy dresses or jewelry. No deep necklines, short skirts, or out-of-context styles.

Attending a wedding is not about putting yourself in the spotlight but about celebrating a milestone moment for two people who have invited you to share a joyful event with them.

It is a matter of good taste and common sense not to seek ostentation at all costs , even if this does not mean giving up one's own style and preferences. 

For example, in summer, you can choose a light, sleeveless dress with a patterned print, but it would be better to avoid overloading yourself with too many, very large, flashy and colorful jewels. Instead, it can be a good idea to choose jewels in a single color, perhaps a nice bracelet to highlight your arms. For your feet, a sandal with a single-color heel is recommended.

If you opt for a dress in a single color, you can choose a beautiful sparkling sandal , perhaps paired with a clutch bag that picks up the brightness of the shoes in some detail.

In any case, even if you want to give vent to exuberance in terms of style, let's remember that it is a ceremony and no one can overshadow the bride .

How to choose wedding accessories for the littlest guests?

Even when it comes to children's formal accessories, you need to use common sense and good taste.

It is always advisable to take into consideration when, where and how the ceremony will take place, and in the case of a wedding, what the bride's instructions are, expressed in the invitation or verbally.

But in addition to this, you have to take into account the needs and desires of the boy or girl, as well as their age. In short, choosing the ceremony accessories for the youngest guests can be more complicated than expected. 

In the meantime, our advice is to involve them in the purchase, perhaps turning it into a game: if they like themselves in the mirror, we're already on the right track.

So go for the black bow tie or the blue bow tie to transform your children into the new James Bonds. If the ceremony is more informal you can also aim for a slightly more colorful patterned bow tie . If we then combine an elegant blue shoe the ceremony outfit for your child is complete.

What if instead of a bow tie we opted for a tie ? It's the perfect accessory for a more elegant wedding.

As for the ceremony accessories for the littlest guests , it is the perfect opportunity to make them feel like little princesses, without sacrificing comfort.

For example, these lace ballerinas are perfect for an elegant formal dress. If your daughter prefers linearity, there is this white ballerina that adapts well to a bridesmaid or communion dress.

You can complete your daughter's outfit with a mauve clutch bag all petals. The clutch bag is also available in white , perfect for a communion.

With girls' formal hair accessories you can really let your imagination run wild.

If you want to give a floral touch to your hairstyle, especially if it's a communion, there are headbands : you can go for white or dare a little more with this very chic headband with roses in shantung , also available in a blue version .

Hair clips can also enhance your little girl's outfit: this blue clip with matching dress featuring a tulle petticoat and a belt with a flower pin that matches the clip will make your little girl feel like a real princess.

Sneakers at a ceremony? Yes, for happier and more comfortable children

Ceremony accessories for guests big and small are not the only sore point when deciding on the outfit: the shoes are a big unknown.

At ceremonies you easily stand a lot , you walk, you dance, in short, comfort cannot be overlooked. If you tolerate heels well, the problem does not arise. It is enough that they are shoes that you have already worn a few times just to avoid painful experiences.

However, if high heels and elegant shoes are not your thing, and the ceremony does not require a particularly formal and elegant outfit, you can opt for flat shoes.

For children, comfort must come first: so yes to comfortable shoes, even sneakers . As long as they are clean, discreet and the colors harmonize well with the rest of the formal outfit . 

Ceremony accessories for guests now have no more secrets for you.


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