Wedding Jewelry & Accessories

Too busy to trek to the nearest bridal salon? Whether you suddenly need a veil at 4 a.m. or just prefer to avoid pushy salespeople, visit these sites that can outfit a bride (and often the entire bridal party) with just a few clicks.

The Aisle New York: This members-only site (sign up for free) is like an online sample sale, offering designer wedding dresses and bridal accessories at deep discounts. Styles from Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Angel Sanchez and other top brands are on exclusive offer for a limited run, so brides ready to act ASAP can often snag quite a deal.

Dress Rush: Love the thrill of a fast-paced auction? A soon-to-launch members-only site, Dress Rush is an online auction for discounted (up to 90-percent off) designer wedding gowns, veils, shoes and other accessories. Preregister for free online, and be kept abreast of the launch date.

Rent the Runway: Bridesmaids who don't want to be saddled with a dress they'll never wear again can turn to RTR's collection of wearable (even if just once) bridesmaid dresses. Style by Rebecca Taylor, Milly and more are borrowable for about a week, at rental prices starting at $50. Or, brides may want to try out a new look for the bachelorette party (a sexy Herve Leger?) or rehearsal dinner (a demure Nina Ricci).

Adorn: Celebs borrow jewels for red carpet appearances, so why not borrow the perfect bauble for your walk down the aisle. Adorn rents sparkly diamond earrings, necklaces and bracelets (yes, they're real!) for the special day. The chosen pieces arrive about two days before the event, and you can return them the day after (plus, it's insured, so no need to hire a bodyguard).

Net-a-Porter: Ideal for high-fashion brides with midnight couture cravings, Net-a-Porter's luxe wedding section features everything from ball gowns to the little white dress, not to mention veils, lingerie, purses, jewelry and shoes from the likes of Lanvin, Issa, Temperley London and Catherine Malandrino, plus an exclusive collection by Jason Wu. Shop by style or color (bohemian; blues and greens) and pick up items for the honeymoon, bridesmaids and mother of the bride as well.

J. Crew: A one-stop bridal shop, J. Crew's wedding portal will guide you from the engagement party (silk organza cocktail dresses) to the honeymoon (bright bikinis and cashmere wraps). Brides and bridesmaids can click through multistrand pearl necklaces and metallic slingbacks, in addition to the many dress options. In fact, the site's got the entire bridal party covered, including a preppy seersucker sportcoat for the ring bearer and tuxes for the groom.

BHLDN: Beholden, Anthropologie's online-only wedding collection, is part whimsical, part bohemian, and very romantic. Wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories all have the signature Anthropologie style, glammed up for the big day. Shop vintage-looking gowns in neutral shades for the bride, then add pops of color with bright, flirty frocks for her friends. Not to mention, the line ties in with Anthropologie's popular jewels, lingerie and other subtle treasures.

Whether you're vacationing in a warm or wintry destination, don't leave home without these fashion and beauty must-packs to have you looking and feeling your best while you're jet setting with the one you love.

Chic Case
Your prized possessions deserve a pretty home away from home. This zip-top pouch features leather-wrapped butterfly chain detailing, so you can tote your cosmetics, jewelry or toiletries in style. Be&D Manhattan cosmetic case in Peony Pink, $55, beandd.com

Sexy Sleep Set
Packing for your honeymoon means stepping up your sleep attire; donning your new hubby's T-shirts simply won't do. This cotton cami-boy short set is so cute and comfy, you just might not want to take it off. Mary Green cotton/spandex long camisole with lace in navy with roseate, $28.25; marygreen.com. Matching hip-hugger boy pant with lace in navy with roseate, $18.75, marygreen.com

Fashionista Flip-Flops
These are the next best bling to your wedding ring. Swarovski crystals and mesh delicately adorn each strap so your feet will sparkle with each step. Havaianas slim crystal mesh flip-flops in white, $148, havaianas.com

Grooming to Go
Treat yourself to a mini spa experience with all the shower essentials you need: shampoo, conditioner, body scrub, shower gel, body balm. These luxe staples are in travel-approved sizes and come prepacked in a stylish case, so all you need to do is pop it in your suitcase. June Jacobs Vanda Orchid Travel Kit, $95, junejacobs.com

Pretty Panties
Leave the granny panties home; this trip demands the best undies in your repertoire. This pack of three comfy thongs features can't-miss colors: cobalt, shocking pink and sunshine. They come in one-size fits most, which means they're uber-stretchy to accommodate sizes 2 through 12. Though they're seamless, your husband definitely won't miss them. Cosabella Love Is In The "Aire" Thong three pack, $55, cosabella.com

Little Black Dress
No matter where your travels take you, a little black dress is a must-have. The beauty of this one from the makers of your go-to shapers is that it features a secret slimmer inside that smoothes your tummy, hips and tush, so it's flattering on everyone. Plus the wrinkle-resistant fabric means it will still look freshly pressed no matter how banged up your luggage gets. Spanx Bod-a-Bing! Jackie Dress, $80, spanx.com

Classy Cover-Up
Step out of the shower and into luxury. Brulee's silk, bride-worthy robe is guaranteed to be the only article of clothing you'll cover up in after hours. Brulee Vamp Robe in cream, $270, brulee.net

Cozy Candle
Set the mood with a scent you love, like a grapefruit-scented candle from Jo Malone. With an 18-hour burn time, your honeymoon room or rooms will smell amazing for the entire length of your trip. Jo Malone Grapefruit Travel Candle, $35, jomalone.com

Hot Tool
Look like you just left the salon every time you blow your hair dry thanks to T3's Featherweight Luxe. It reduces drying time by 70 percent and tourmaline technology leaves your hair shiny, silky and frizz-free. And it's incredibly light, which means it won't add weight to your already overstuffed suitcase. T3 Featherweight Luxe, $250, sephora.com

Smooth Shaver
Built-in skin conditioners lather and moisturize your legs with aloe and vitamin E for the silkiest feel ever. Stubble on your honeymoon is unacceptable! Schick Intuition Naturals Sensation Razor, $8.49, ulta.com

Some celebrity weddings have remain shrouded in secrecy, while other nuptials have taken center stage in their own reality show. But whether we've only seen a photo of the bride taken with a zoom lens or know every detail down to what the dog wore, celebrity nuptials are a constant source of inspiration for real-world weddings. Take a look at what star-enhanced trends brides are loving for 2011.

Ring: When it comes to engagement rings, celebrities are turning to the rainbow: "There's a huge interest in color," says jewelry expert and celebrity stylist Michael O'Connor. Colored diamonds and gemstones like Jessica Simpson's ruby ring or Kate Middleton's sapphire stunner have inspired couples to think beyond the white diamond. "Gemstones have romantic significance," O'Connor says, whether it's your birthstone (such is the case for Simpson) or the month you met. Of course, leave it to celebs to supersize -- think Katie Holmes' massive 5-carat ring from Tom Cruise. With the trend moving toward bigger is better, gemstones also make for a more economical choice. "People see larger stones and for most, they aren't really affordable in a diamond," O'Connor says. Or you can just go for the gold, like the platinum and yellow sapphire design by Simon G. Jewelry, shown here, that's similar to Carrie Underwood's ring.

Beauty: Makeup artists agree that Kim Kardashian's smoky eye takes the cake when it comes to copied celeb looks. Of course, not everyone can pull off such a sultry look, so experts will adapt it to be more wedding-appropriate (think pretty shades of plum or gray, for example). To balance out such a dramatic eye, opt for a more neutral lip in a peach or pink shade, depending on your skin tone. Other looks that rank high among brides: Taylor Swift's romantic tendrils and youthful red lip, Angelina Jolie's sophisticated chignon and Eva Longoria's glamorous updos.

Dress: This year brides are speculating what the future Princess Catherine will wear to the royal wedding. "There's a lot of talk about that right now," says Carine Krawiec of Carine's Bridal Atelier in Washington, D.C. Krawiec is also seeing brides finding inspiration from the red carpet: After the Golden Globes, a wedding white version of a green Monique Lhuillier gown worn by Catherine Zeta Jones was a hit. Other celebrities from new and old Hollywood who are popular style inspiration are Gwen Stefani (for a more avant garde bride), Jennifer Garner or Reese Witherspoon for the girl next door, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly (particularly after Ivanka Trump's Grace-esque wedding gown). But the ultimate celebrity inspiration, Krawiec says, is Carolyn Bessette: "Everybody who wants that small, intimate wedding and wants to look stylish yet feminine asks for a look like that. She was so chic, everyone gravitates to that look."

Reception: Event planners Katie Smith and Devra Glauberman of MarieMerin Productions in New York say their brides have recently been inspired the weddings of both Bethenny Frankel and Chelsea Clinton. The dinner-style feel of Bethenny's wedding, which took place at the Four Seasons restaurant in Manhattan, has big appeal for its clubby-chic style, while the simple elegance of the former first daughter's fete in Rhinebeck, NY, is an exercise in classic good taste. If a celebrity wedding catches your eye, Smith and Glauberman still recommend making it your own, advising couples to "add their own personal touch by pulling a few elements and then making it about themselves, rather than copying what's in a magazine."

Details, Details: Even the smallest tidbit may catch your eye when it comes to planning the wedding day details. "Our clients very often ask for celebrity-inspired elements to be incorporated into their weddings," says wedding planner Jennifer Orsini. A few particulars that Orsini says have caught brides' attention include Lala Vasquez and Carmelo Anthony's wrought iron entrance into the ceremony area, Khloé Kardashian's wedding invitation and the gilded gold wedding cake of Orlando Magic guard Chris Duhon and Andrea Hernandez by Sweet Memories Bakery in Apex, North Carolina (shown here).















Honeymoon: Celebs love to get away from it all on their romantic escapes, and the islands they uncover are enticing for the rest of us. One star-studded honeymoon that has been popular to copy is Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson's trip to Fiji's Turtle Island, says Leah M. Smith, president of Tafari Travel. (We wonder where they'll each go for their next honeymoon.) Angelina Jolie's visits to Namibia have since put the country on the map: "No one knew where Namibia was before that and then all of a sudden it became one of the most asked-for African destinations," Smith says. Not to be outdone, one of Jennifer Aniston's favorite resorts, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort in Cabo San Lucas, has inspired more than a few lovebirds to head south of the border.

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Want to look like royalty on your wedding day? Start by choosing the perfect headpiece to accent your wedding-day look. From sparkly tiaras to a more subdued headband, these accessories will give the finishing touch to your hairstyle. Don't forget to bring your headpieces to all your hair trials to make sure you are happy with the finished product.


Erica Koesler, three rhinestone filigree pieces finished with rhinestone chain on each side, $410, www.ericakoesler.com













Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces, Elizabeth tiara with vintage rhinestones, $236, saragabriel.com














Regina B., simple Baroque headpiece, $335, reginab.com






















Regina B., crystal headpiece, $595, reginab.com























Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces, Tiffany tiara with vintage rhinestones, $230, saragabriel.com