How to Add Sparkle to a Wedding Dress

When you finally find the perfect wedding dress but there’s just one thing missing — a little sparkle — what can you do? Add your own!

Today we’re showing you how to add sparkle to a wedding dress through a few easy, affordable options to really make it your own.

From bridal dress sashes to accents for your shoulders, you’ll be amazed how simply adding a little bling to a wedding dress will make it more personal.

1. Add a Sparkly Wedding Dress Sash

The easiest way to add bling to your bridal day look? With a sash! A dress sash can be worn with sparkly rhinestones, crystals, a mix of gemstones and pearls, lace with tiny crystal beads, or anything you’d like to add a shimmery, sparkly embellishment.

There are various places to buy sparkle wedding dress sashes on the web. One of my favorite places to shop is TessaKim, who has made a name for herself in the world of bespoke veils, hair accessories, and bridal accessories. One of my favorite pieces — her bridal hair vine/dress belt combination — is a fan-favorite. You can wear this as a hair vine or a bridal dress sash so you can decide for yourself how to add sparkle to a wedding dress or hairstyle! :) You can even mix it up: wear a veil and the sparkly dress sash during the ceremony, then wear the sash as a hair vine for the reception and remove the veil.

Get inspired with more of her accessories in the shop here.

Another wonderful shop is IngenueB because they offer a nice selection and great pricing, as well as quality-made bridal sashes.

This sash is from the shop:

You can get it here.

Another place to shop for sparkly rhinestone sashes is LisaliByLisa. This is made on a ribbon and is easy to tie in a bow behind your dress.

Browse more ways to add sparkle to a wedding dress in her shop here>

And this next one is elegance personified! Take a look at this mix of rose gold, crystals, beading, and rhinestones. It is handmade by LLDgiftsByLaurenLash.

Shop more from Lauren Lash here. She’s amazing!

2. Wear a Wedding Cape Over Your Dress

This sparkly wedding cape is the perfect way to add a little bling without doing anything to your dress. It is handmade by DearLavinia.

Prefer more of a cloak? This wedding cloak is made with embroidered crystals to shine all day long. By StylishBrideAccessories.

3. Add a Sparkly Tulle Train or Skirt to Your Wedding Dress

Want to add a little oomph and sparkle to a wedding dress? Just add a tulle skirt, like these from 1000 love. You’ll be amazed how quickly they add sparkle to a wedding dress. This overskirt is probably my favorite from their collection.

4. Wear Shoulder Jewelry

Have you heard of shoulder jewelry or shoulder bling yet? It’s one of the easiest ways to add sparkle to a wedding dress by adding faux “sleeves” to your look. You can shop amazing shoulder jewelry pieces (along with feathery details) at one of the best shops, BySister.

5. Add Sparkly Wedding Sleeves

You probably already know how to add sleeves to a wedding dress, but did you ever see LARGE sleeves like these?! They’re next level bling, tbh.

6. Sparkly Bridal Top

Another easy way to add bling to your gown is with a sparkly bridal top, like this one available at StylishBrideAccs. It has luxury lacework and glittery accents to add sparkle and shine.

7. Add Crystal Straps to a Wedding Dress

And last but not least, to add sparkle in an instant, have your seamstress sew these crystal straps to your wedding dress. By Colourystudio.

And there you have it: how to add sparkle to a wedding dress! Pretty easy, am I right? These are all such great ways to make your dress completely one-of-a-kind, don’t you think?

Tell me what you think of these bridal gown embellishments, or share what you’re doing to add sparkle or bling to your bridal gown, in the comment box below.

Happy Planning!

xo
Emma