The Veil
A veil may be plain and unadorned, or elaborately trimmed with an added shower of stitched beading, flowers or stars. The variations are endless.
Take care that the length of the veil is in keeping with the style of dress
a blush veil - face covered - removed after wedding ceremony popular in recent years
shoulder length
elbow length
finger-tip veil
chapel-length veil
cathedral length veil

The Bridal Train
The traditional bride might like a train attached to her dress. Again there are several lengths:
sweeping train
chapel length trains
cathedral length train

Before you opt for an elaborate style of veil or train, consider the following :
Trains and long veils may be difficult to manage or become creased on your journey to the church.
Who will carry your train? Will child attendants be reliable?
Consider the weather and the complications that might arise - rain, dust, mud splashes.
Carrying a train for the first time might make you feel self-conscious and awkward. Do you really want to trip down the aisle?! If possible practice in a long hallway or space so you'll gain confidence and feel more at ease.
A detachable train gives you the best of both worlds. You'll look wonderful sashaying down the aisle and still be able to enjoy the dancing at the reception. Some trains that aren't detachable come with a wrist loop to help keep it out of harms way.

Hats and Gloves
If this is not your first marriage, if you are a more mature bride, if you opt for a registry marriage, or if you simply want to look elegant, you may decide to choose a hat instead of a veil or head-dress. There is a rule that, if you wear a hat you don't hold flowers, but rules were meant to be broken! Gloves are usually worn with hats. Gloves may be wrist-length, elbow length or full-length, depending on the style of dress.

Jewellery
Simplicity is the keynote here. A low neckline will feel less bare if you wear a simple neck chain. If you wear earrings, these should be fairly small and subtle - like studs or droplets which won't take from your overall look. Similarly, a fine chain bracelet or bracelet watch is preferable to heavier wrist adornments.

Other Accessories
Other accessories may include:
prayer books, an alternative to floral bouquets, and a keepsake of your wedding day.
fans may accompany white gloves
parasols and white umbrellas, especially handy if the day is very sunny or wet.
lace handkerchief, to wipe away an emotional tear!
muffs, to beat the winter chills
a bridegroom, handy to justify the day, and will make you look great in the photographs!

Bridal Lingerie
BRASSIERES. Selecting the right bra to match your dress is easily forgotten. The keywords are support, comfort and discretion. You can select a backless, strapless, plunge or uplift bras - there are many styles to suit your particular needs. The colour may be cream, flesh or white - to suit your dress colour.

UNDERWEAR. If yours is a sheath dress, you won't want VPL or other bulges showing through. Underwear especially designed for this purpose is available at most good stores. A body shaper or corselette will give you a flatter tummy and extra confidence. French knickers may be worn with bell shaped or hooped skirts. Or you may feel more comfortable wearing none at all.

PETTICOATS & HOOPS will give a full skirt the width and volume you desire. Hoops may be either bought or hired.

STOCKINGS are not the most practical option. Remember, you'll have to wear them for a full day, and the last thing you'll want is to be worried about suspenders becoming undone and your stockings falling down! There are `stay-ups' available, however they can leave leg markings and don't help your circulation. Save them for your wedding night instead!

TIGHTS are secure. Always have a spare pair available in case you snag them. Snag-resistant tights are more expensive but worthwhile investing in. Tights with added lycra will give your legs a nice sheen and extra support. You'll look great when you flash that blue garter for the photos! During the summer you may not require any stockings or tights at all, as you may have built up a nice tan or had some sunbed sessions.

BEAT THE CHILLS! If yours is a late autumn, winter, or early spring wedding, you'll have no guarantee of fine weather. Your wedding day is hardly the day to pick up a cold! You can keep out the cold and feel special by investing in some lingerie - a slip, a camisole top, body stocking, teddy or lightweight basque which won't show through a delicate dress.

Wedding Shoes
On your wedding day you'll be on feet a lot - standing, dancing, and mingling with your guests. If your feet hurt it will show on your face, and the last thing you'll want is to look uncomfortable in your wedding photographs. So select your footwear with care. Keep comfort high on your list of priorities. You'll need to break in your shoes in advance. Wear them for an hour or so every day for a week before the day.
Take the season into consideration. White sling-back sandal-shoes will suit a summer wedding. You'll need something sturdier for spring and autumn weddings. A laced-up ankle boot may suit a winter wedding. Then there's the height of heel to consider. High heels are impractical for obvious reasons. Unless you're very tall, flat shoes won't enhance you or your dress. A medium heel will be practical and give you that extra bit of height, as well as improving your posture.
Non slip soles are sensible, if you don't want to fall on the smooth church aisle or reception dance floor. Some specialist shoe firms will cover your shoes in the material of your dress or dye them to the same colour. This gives you greater freedom to buy your shoes for comfort.