Wedding belts

The only thing that I added was a gray, sparkly shawl. Plus a clutch to hold my compact, lipstick etc.

I was thinking of adding detachable sleeves to my dress for the ceremony. I'll also have a veil on during the ceremony and then changing to a hair piece for the reception.

I had a two-piece dress and I’m kicking myself that I DID NOT have the belt sewn into the skirt. It kept moving around and ruined several photos. I don’t know if you have a one-piece dress if it’s ok to just have the belt tied??

I worked in bridal for three years. We typically sewed the belts on so that they would stay centered and not shift around, but it doesn’t have to be sewn on. I would not recommend having it just tied however; I’d be worried it could come undone. If your seamstress would be able to add snaps to the belt so that it snaps closed rather than tying (you could still have a bow, but decorative rather than functional) that might help it stay in place.

In a pinch, maybe you could safety pin the belt in place so it doesnt shift around? Safety pins are super discreet if done correctly

If you can handle a needle and thread to sew on a button, the easiest thing is to sew it on when you change clothes. Buy monofilament thread, which is clear. Sometime before the wedding, turn your dress inside out and mark the 3 or 4 spots you want it anchored. Practice at least once, with mom or a bridesmaid. Pull the dress down to your waist, while on right side out. find your mark, center front. Leaving a tail of thread, tie a knot. Poke your needle thru from inside to out, go around the belt, poke it back right next to where it came up, underneath, tie a knot , the threads going down with the thread coming up. snip. Do in 4 places. After a practice run or 2, doing 4 should take 2 min. When undressed later, snip each thread, pull from dress. Anyone who has been backstage at a show has seen models and actresses sewn into clothes, hats sewn rather than pinned to hair, flowers fastened to ballet costumes and hair this way.

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So gorgeous! I'm still looking for my perfect veil