There are many trends in modern wedding world, and unique accessories is one of them. We all got used to floral crowns, statement earrings and stuff like that but to look really trendy you need to try something like shoulder jewelry, for example, or maybe wear a cape over your wedding dress. A cape covers chest, arms and shoulders and can be long or shorts, it can be used as a coverup in any season and can highlight even the simplest dress or become a unique accessory. It’s a vintage clothes piece and was used for many years, so now it’s a gorgeous idea to add some vintage charm or even feel a fairy-tale princess in it! Capes fit many bridal styles, actually any style, from boho to art deco, everything here depends on the design. If you are interested, it’s high time to have a look at some examples.
Short Capes
A short cape is a chic and refined idea, such a piece isn’t used for warmth, it’s for a beautiful look. It can be extremely short – just on your shoulders, or maybe longer so that the back was a bit covered too. A very popular idea is a sheer cape with heavy beading, pearls or rhinestones, this is perfect for art deco and vintage glam weddings. Lace and lace applique capes can accentuate a sleek wedding dress or match it in detailing and colors.
Sheer champagne-colored wedding cape with beading looks really wow.
Vintage champagne lace capelet with pearls looks refined.
A spaghetti strap wedding dress with a sheer cape on top to cover up for a church ceremony.
Embellished lace applique capelet for a sleek modern wedding dress.
Chantilly lace turtleneck cape over a deep V-neckline minimalist wedding dress.
A vintage lace cape will highlight your simple dress and make it play out in new colors.
Intricate beading short cape over a simple dress to make a gorgeous statement.
Rhinestone art deco cape to accentuate a sleek wedding dress and to sparkle.
Long Capes
Long capes may be not only decorative, they may save you from cold, and here faux fur and just warm capes are number one: you will feel cozy outside, even if the ceremony or shoot is long and you will look like no other! If you want to accentuate a sleek wedding gown, there’s nothing better than an ethereal lace wedding cape, which contrast your plain dress. There are wedding dresses with attached capes on the back, they look unique and will let you not to part with the precious accessory during the whole day. Of course, long lace capes are very popular, just sheer ones, the latter may double as a veil, so you can decide what you like more and wear it properly.
A blush wedding dress with embroidery and beading and a matching cape for a chic look.
A boho wedding dress paired with a creamy cape provides warmth and comfort for a winter bride.
A chic flowy sheer wedding cape with heavy embellishments for a statement look.
A minimalist spaghetti strap wedding dress and a cape over it for a statement.
A modern wedding dress and a sleek cape for a feminine yet simple bridal look.
A plain white cape with statement gold jewelry on shoulders and back.
A sheer veil that doubles as a cape is needed - choose what you like more and wear it accordingly.
A stylish jeweled cape perfectly fits the wedding dress detailing.
Faux fur cape for outdoor wedding shoots and ceremony in the winter.
Blush beaded wedding dress with a matching tulle cape with lace appliques for a unique look.
Elegant open back wedding gown with an embellished cape to make it stand out.
Ethereal blush cape attached to the back and shoulders of the dress.
Ethereal lace applique cape makes a minimalist wedding dress more feminine.
Ethereal lace cape looks amazing with a sleek minimalist spaghetti strap wedding gown.
Fit and flare embellished wedding dress with an illusion neckline and a matching cape.
Heavily embellished blush wedding gown with a matching cape looks bold, unique and modern.
Lace applique and embellishement cape attached to the shoulders of the dress.
Solange Knowels's moderst wedding dress with a cape attached to the shoulders.
Spaghetti strap lace applique wedding dress and a see through cape that reminds of snow.
Strapless mermaid lace wedding dress and a Chantilly lace wedding cape a for an ethereal spring bridal look.