Weddings are such momentous events that involve the whole family, that the matter of accessories is often the subject of curious considerations. Think of the family heirloom, that precious trinket under various conditions of preservation, that are handed out through generations, to be inherited usually the eldest female to be married in the successive families. This piece of bridal jewelry may be adopted by succeeding brides-to-be, hinting at its more than symbolic significance in the illustrating familial ties. But wouldn’t it be great if there would be marriage too, of the modern with the ancient, preserving the past but embracing the present in its many forms. The heirloom and the new jewelry for the bride, complementing each other: a welcome thought.
The same principles should apply to other wedding related ornaments. For bridal hair accessories, with its many forms from the lush bridal veil to the exquisite wedding tiara, the gilt hairpins and the ornate combs, carry with them the same weight of history both of the storied past and those still open to potential. Having to deal with the process of integration presents many unique challenges as well as offering great potential reward. All this make the wedding ceremony a deep, personal experience.