11 Seriously Stylish Bridal Sashes & Belts

Fashion & Jewellery

Beautiful bridal belts and sashes have become super popular additions to wedding dresses in recent years. It’s not hard to see why the trend has become so big in bridal – gorgeous crystal sashes and beaded belts are the perfect tool for adding some bling to simple boho style gowns, or for cinching in, or drawing attention to the waist and creating a fabulous feminine shape. And the best thing is there are plenty of options for brides looking to belt up on the Big Day with beautiful sashes coming in all different colours, fabrics, stones and metals. Pretty ribbon sashes came to the fore when Vera Wang featured several contrasting belts on her show-stopping wedding dress collection in Fall 2011 and are often an inexpensive way to add some contrast to your gown and create a beautiful shape. More excitingly however, lately brides have chosen to add rather unusual belts to create a more contemporary feel to their gown. This has meant more unusual options such as full metal mirror belts and stylish chain belts are now creeping into the mainstream and making us think twice about what constitutes modern bridal accessories (See Julie Vino‘s 2015 collection for ideas on how to style a metal mirror belt!). Below are some of our fave styles from at home and abroad, you can get your hands on any of these online, however if you consider yourself a creative type and are a couple of months out from the Big Day, why not go the DIY route and create something really special? (PS we want to see pics if it turns out well!)

Main image: Modern Gold Art Deco Sash by hushed commotion via Etsy.com

Luxury Swarovski Crystal Sash

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Lavender by Jugida on Etsy.com

Moroccan Style Beaded Chain Belt

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Get the look: New Look via ASOS

Vintage Style Gold Crystal Illusion Sash

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Sabina KW Design on Etsy.com

Off-white Contrast Ribbon Belt

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Get the Look: Simple Silk Sash in Twilight Breeze from BHLDN

Vintage Style Gold Swarovski Floral Belt

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mylittlebride via Etsy.com

Full Gold Mirror Waist Belt

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Get the Look: Full gold waist belt from ASOS

Hand Embellished Satin & Stone Sash

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Sash handmade by Jules Bridal Jewellery, Ireland

Bold Contrast Bridal Sash

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Get the Look: Jenny Packham dark grey bridal belt from Debenhams

Colour Crystal Bridal Belt

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Helena Noelle Couture via Etsy.com

Classic Pearl & Crystal Bridal Sash

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Sash by Love Ezra, based in Kildare