HOW TO ACCESSORISE A FLORAL WEDDING DRESS: The Perfect Hairpieces for a Romantic Bridal Look
Real bride Bryony wears a bespoke Glorious by Heidi crown to accessorise her Ronald Joyce, Celestina wedding dress
YOU FOUND YOUR DREAM FLORAL WEDDING DRESS, BUT WHAT HAIR ACCESSORY TO WEAR?
So you found your dream floral wedding dress, but how to accessorise it?
Floral wedding dresses have blossomed into one of the key bridal trends of recent years. Whether you've chosen the 3D floral appliqué of a Justin Alexander gown, or the hand-painted botanical silk of a House of Savin wedding dress, you already know that regular, run of the mill crystal headpieces, or a few pearls on a hair pin, aren't going to do your fabulous floral detailed wedding dress justice.
If you've fallen in love with a floral wedding dress the next big question is what hair accessory to wear with a floral wedding dress? The right choice will enhance your bridal style, complement your dress's detailing, and create a breath-taking look.
Key Points to Consider When Accessorising Your Floral Wedding Dress
Choosing to wear a floral wedding dress is a romantic, confident style statement in itself, so the secret to accessorising is balance. Choose accessories that enhance your expression of personal style rather than head down a tried and tested path laid out by tradition.
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Consider the floral details on your wedding dress: are the flowers part of the lace detailing, hand painted onto the fabric, or incorporated as sculptural appliqué?
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Echo the material: gold, silver, or pearl tones can be used to mirror the tone of your gown.
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Reflect the setting you'll be marrying in: country garden, woodland, grand sculptural stately home, or boho barn. These environments should set the tone for the size, delicacy, and intricacy of your wedding hair accessory.
1. How to Accessorise a floral wedding dress that features floral appliqué or lace.
When you've chosen a floral wedding dress that features delicate lace or soft appliqué flowers, then a wedding headpiece that echoes the same romantic, organic shaping, will offer a natural extension of your gown, leading the eye up through your wedding day look, culminating in a finish as beautiful as a Spring - Summer wildflower meadow.
Maggie Sottero - Ladonna, romantic 3-D floral wedding dress
The TIA bridal headpiece from Glorious by Heidi, with handcrafted beaded flowers and sprays of delicately sparkling crystals, mimics the look of lace, giving you the most feminine of finishes. TIA is the perfect wedding hair accessory for when you want to amplify the romance of your look.
2. How to accessorise a floral wedding dress featuring hand-painted flowers
The Valentina bridal ball gown from House of Savin, with hand-painted floral detail
A silk wedding dress painted with large, expressive florals, like those from House of Savin, is the ultimate statement for when you're drawn to an artistic, botanical inspired take on romance. To complement gowns like these your accessories should celebrate the maximalist spirit while adding depth and texture.
The KAZIA crown, with it's hand beaded pastel flowers, mirrors the blooms adorning the fabric and will frame your look with a joyous garden like splendour.
For brides who want to take the artistry even further, layering the KAZIA hair pins will create an impactful, multidimensional effect, scattering blossoms though your hairstyle as if picked straight from the garden! Together these floral hair accessories create a flourishing, in full bloom effect, perfect for when you're looking to embrace colour, texture and artistic details.
But what if the flowers on my wedding dress are really vibrant?!
For brides drawn to hand painted wedding dresses featuring more vibrantly coloured floral designs, the KIZZY crown is the ultimate statement hair accessory.
With it's bold, colourful, hand beaded flowers in hot pink, blush and apricot tones, KIZZY will echo the vibrancy of a bold gown while confidently framing your face.
This is the bridal hair accessory to choose when you aren't afraid to embrace colour and let everyone know that your bridal look is quite simply all about the flowers!
The Joni . Wisteria wedding dress with vibrant floral embroidery, from designers Rue de Seine
3. How to Accessorise a floral wedding dress that features gold florals and botanical detailing
A show stopping wedding dress like the Nurul Dress from House of Savin, with it's exquisite hand-painted floral detailing in gold, requires a sophisticated bridal headband like the AURELIA Crown from Glorious by Heidi.
A couture wedding dress featuring splashes of vibrant gold, hand painted botanical detailing, like the NURUL gown from designers House of Savin, deserves a brial hair accessory that speaks with the same language of artistry and luxury.
The AURELIA gold flowers bridal headband from Glorious by Heidi is the perfect pairing. The golden blossoms of AURELIA echo the luminous strokes of the gown while adding depth, texture and radiance to your bridal look.
Designed to complement without overpowering, AURELIA fames the face with it's soft, golden glow, creating a seamless balance between gown and accessory. The result is a cohesive, elevated style that feels bold, luxurious, and undeniably couture.
The Bridal Boutique Insight: Floral Wedding Dresses Are Having a Moment
Bridal boutiques are also seeing a surge in brides choosing floral wedding dresses.
As Heidi of Wild Bridal Boutique in West Yorkshire explains:
"We absolutely love floral wedding dresses here at Wild, especially those with a hint of colour or texture, as they provide the perfect combination of timeless beauty and romance, helping brides feel both radiant and emotionally connected on a day that's all about love.
Many of our brides' weddings in 2026/27 are planned to take place in gardens, vineyards, woodlands or other natural settings, so as well as looking strikingly unique, a floral wedding dress will also sit perfectly in their choice of setting.
We are proud to have a large selection of both ivory and coloured floral dresses in the boutique, all of which can be perfectly accessorised with pieces from the Glorious by Heidi collections."
This perspective from Heidi at Wild Bridal, highlights how floral dresses paired with the right hair accessories, will create a true expression of individual style, and work beautifully in an outdoor setting.
You can find a selection of both House of Savin and Rembo Styling floral wedding dresses in stock at Wild Bridal Boutique
Bespoke Floral Bridal Crowns
Glorious by Heidi bride Bryony wore a bespoke crown to compliment her Ronald Joyce Valentina floral wedding dress
Bryony's Glorious by Heidi bespoke crown featured blush, deep red and ink blue tones it's a romantic design
While the ready-to-wear designs from Glorious by Heidi have been created to complement a wide range of wedding dresses, some brides dream of a completley unique piece.
Glorious by Heidi bride Bryony shared:
"I loved my bespoke headpiece so much; it was truly perfect. She (Heidi) really took the time to get to know me, my tastes, and my vision for how I wanted to look on my wedding day. Taking inspiration from my (Ronald Joyce) dress, she created a beautiful, unique piece, that tied everything together perfectly."
For Bryony, Heidi created a bespoke floral crown that echoed the appliqué flowers on her Ronald Joyce Celestina wedding dress, ensuring that her headpiece felt like a natural extension of the look.
If you're looking for a unique hair accessory that ties your whole vision together, you can commission Heidi to design a bespoke floral hair accessory that is completely yours...
Final Touches: Floral Hair Accessories for Weddings
When you're deciding how to accessorise a floral wedding dress, think about balance, texture and setting.
Whether you choose the understated romance of the TIA Crown, the gilded glow of the AURELIA headpiece, the joyful boldness of the KIZZY Crown, the botanical artistry of the KAZIA Crown, or a on of a kind bespoke piece, every design from wedding accessory designer Glorious by Heidi is handcrafted ethically and sustainably to celebrate your individual style.
So, if you're still wondering what hair accessory to wear with a floral wedding dress, explore our collection of floral hair accessories for weddings, or contact Heidi to begin your bespoke design journey.
FAQs: How to Accessorise a Floral Wedding Dress
Q: Should I wear a floral bridal hair accessory if my wedding dress already features flowers?
A: Yes, just keep the scale and tone in balance. Consider the main element of your outfit - texture, colour, details, and select accessories that echo and enhance those features.
Q: What colour hair accessories suit a floral wedding dress best?
A: Match your gown's tones. Ivory or gold details bring warmth to your wedding day look, while silver suits cooler floral palettes. Choose a pop of colour for your hair accessories that sits in the same tonal range as any colourful detailing on your wedding dress.
Q: Can I mix a floral wedding crown with hair pins?
A: Absolutely! Layering a crown like KAZIA with matching hair pins adds dimension and impact to your wedding hairstyle.
Q: How far in advance should I order my handcrafted wedding accessories?
A: For ready-to-wear off the peg designs, allow 4-6 weeks (check the individual listing details for accurate lead times). For bespoke commissions all 3-6 months to ensure plenty of communication and a perfect fit and finish.
The COLETTE blush and gold bridal hair comb accessorising Rose Savage bridal separates with floral embroidery.
