If you are a bride-to-be shopping for a wedding dress in Los Angeles or Southern California and your dream vibe is sparkle from head to toe, this one is for you. Styling the ultimate sparkle wedding dress look is not just about picking a shimmering bridal gown. It is about building a complete bridal style story with accessories that photograph beautifully and feel true to you.
At Lovella Bridal, we love when a bride fully leans into what she loves, and for some brides, the favorite color really is sparkle. We're breaking down exactly how to style an all sparkle bridal look, from the wedding dress and overskirt to the headpiece, earrings, veil, and that final touch that pulls everything together.
Lovella Bridal is a top luxury bridal boutique in Glendale and the Los Angeles area, and our team lives for fashion-forward bridal styling that feels elevated, personal, and fun. For wedding dresses that we carry at Lovella that compliment this look, be sure to get our top picks for glamorous wedding dresses with sparkle.
Watch the Video: Styling the Ultimate Sparkle Wedding Dress Look
Prefer to watch this styling moment in action? We are embedding the video in this post on how to style the ultimate sparkle wedding dress look, but everything is also explained below so you can use these tips while shopping for your wedding dress and bridal accessories.
Start with the Sparkle Wedding Dress, Then Add the Matching Overskirt
For an all sparkle bridal look, start by choosing a wedding dress that already delivers that shimmer effect in the fabric and detail. In the video, the bridal gown is a Nicole + Felicia sparkle wedding dress, shown in champagne and also available in white.
Above Dress: Nicole + Felicia sparkle column style strapless wedding dress
This wedding dress includes a matching bridal overskirt designed to complete the look. Adding the overskirt instantly changes the vibe and gives you that dramatic transformation moment. It is one of the easiest ways to go from sleek sparkle to full couture bridal drama without changing your wedding dress. For more help with an overskirt, be sure to get our tips on how to wear and remove a bridal dress overskirt.
Know This About Sparkle: It Looks Different in Photos Than in Person
One of the most important things to understand about sparkle is that it does not always translate the way you expect in photos. Some sparkle reads beautifully in person and on video, but can look softer or even disappear in a flat photo, especially when the shimmer is more translucent beading.
Lighting matters so much with sparkle bridal gowns. Dim lighting with flash can bring the sparkle to life, and video captures movement and shine in a way photos often cannot. If sparkle is your thing, make sure you experience it in person while shopping for your wedding dress.
Choose a Bridal Headpiece That Can Do More Than One Look
For a full sparkle bridal look, a headpiece can be your main character accessory. In the video, a Maria Elena headband and crown is used because it can be styled two different ways. You can wear it lower like a headband or more elevated as a crown.
Above Accessory: Maria Elena sparkle bridal crown and headpiece
This kind of convertible bridal accessory is a great option if you want flexibility across different moments of the day. It also lets you customize your bridal style without needing multiple pieces.
Go Dramatic with Bridal Earrings, Especially If You Are Wearing a Veil
When you are wearing a bridal headpiece and a bridal veil, you may not need a necklace at all. In fact, the headpiece and veil can take the place of a necklace in your overall bridal styling. That is why long, dramatic bridal earrings can be the perfect move for a sparkle wedding dress look.
Another detail to love is when earrings are designed with wedding photography in mind. The Maria Elena bridal earrings shown are double-sided, which means they sparkle from front to back, especially stunning if you wear your hair in an updo. That kind of detail makes your bridal look photograph beautifully from every angle.
Above Accessory: Maria Elena sparkle dangle statement bridal earring
Bridal Accessories Should Feel Bigger Than Your Everyday Jewelry
A common surprise for brides is how small bridal accessories can look from a distance. Even when earrings and headpieces feel bold in the mirror, they can read more subtle on camera or from the aisle. Bridal style is meant to be seen, not just up close, so this is your permission to go a little more dramatic than you normally would.
If you are fashion-forward and love couture bridal style, this is the moment to step outside your comfort zone. The payoff is that your accessories will show up in photos, show up in video, and make your wedding day look feel intentional and elevated.
Add a Bracelet for Balance with Your Bridal Rings
If you love sparkle, do not forget your hands. Your engagement ring and wedding band will be on your left hand, which means adding a bracelet can create a little balance and an extra touch of shine. In the video, the recommendation is to wear the bracelet on the right hand for that sparkle balance.
Above Accessory: Maria Elena sparkle wedding bracelet
Wearing a bridal bracelet is a small styling detail, but it makes a difference, especially during moments when your hands are photographed. Think vows, ring exchange, bouquet holding, and candid moments.
Pick a Bridal Veil for Trim and Border, Not Just for Color Matching
A sparkle bridal veil can be more subtle than you expect from far away, and that is normal. In the video, the veil is chosen not because it perfectly matches the dress color, but because the trim and border complement the wedding dress beautifully. The veil has a gorgeous border that goes all the way around, which adds richness and a couture finish to the entire bridal look.
Yes, you can absolutely match veil color to your wedding dress if you want to. But if you are styling an all sparkle bridal moment, the details like trim, border, and how the veil frames the dress can matter even more than a perfect color match.
For more on veils, be sure to get our post on dramatic bridal veil trends, tips on how to choose the right veil for your wedding look, everything brides need to know about blusher veils and blusher lengths, all about wearing a lace veil with a lace wedding dress, and matching your wedding dress to your veil (or not).
Remember: the Bouquet Is Part of the Full Sparkle Bridal Look
When you are building an all sparkle wedding day look, you are not just styling a wedding dress. You are styling the full picture. Earrings, headpiece, veil, bracelet, and your bouquet all become part of the final look your guests see and your photographer captures.
This is also why it helps to work with a bridal stylist who can guide you through the balance. You can absolutely have sparkle, sparkle, sparkle, and still look polished and editorial.
Styling the Ultimate Sparkle Wedding Dress Look
If you love sparkle and want a bridal look that shines from every angle, it is all about building the full styling story. Start with a sparkle wedding dress, add a matching overskirt for drama, choose a headpiece that elevates your hairstyle, and go bold with bridal earrings that show up in photos and video. Finish with a bracelet for balance and a bridal veil chosen for its trim, border, and overall effect with your wedding dress.
At Lovella Bridal, we are here for the brides who want to glow, shimmer, and fully own their bridal style. Too much sparkle is not really a thing when it feels like you.
Wedding Dress Shopping Tips from Lovella Bridal Los Angeles
If this sparkle wedding dress styling advice helped you, you are going to love our other bridal fashion tips and accessory guidance. Lovella Bridal has more expert advice for brides shopping for a wedding dress in Los Angeles and Southern California, especially if you love couture bridal style and fashion-forward details.
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About Lovella
If you're shopping for your perfect wedding dress, come visit us at Lovella Bridal in Glendale, CA. We carry wedding dresses in all sizes and styles, including plus-size bridal gowns and a full selection of veils and accessories. Lovella Bridal is the premier, luxury bridal wedding dress shopping boutique located in Los Angeles, California. Lovella features couture, feminine, modern and chic bridal gowns in all sizes from the best wedding dress designers. Schedule an appointment to find the wedding dress of your dreams at Lovella Bridal. We can't wait to help you!
About Wedding Fashion Expert
Our wedding dress shopping tips and advice are from Nayri, Lovella's own, in-house wedding fashion expert. Nayri is truly the expert when it comes to bridal fashion and wedding style. As the Wedding Fashion Expert, Nayri is the top bridal fashion stylist and the best-selling author of the book "I'm Getting Married And I Have Nothing To Wear," the ultimate guide to helping brides find their wedding day style and their perfect wedding dress. You can subscribe to her YouTube channel or listen to her podcast for more helpful and practical advice on wedding dress shopping.
