Wedding Accessories Checklist

Wedding accessories actually depend on what culture you belong to and what religion you practice. The numerous cultures and religions around the world add to the variety of wedding accessories that abound.

In most American weddings, the race and country of origin of the couple can be influential in the wedding accessories used for the nuptials. The couple to be married must initially agree to use the wedding accessories that each want to use and it is best to coordinate these with each other if they have different beliefs and customs or culture and religion.

Toasting Glasses and Cake Knives

Toasting glasses are wedding accessories that are used at the reception. These are usually made from crystal glass while others use goblets. Most have their names inscribed on the glasses or goblets. The cake knife and cake server used for the cutting of the wedding cake are wedding accessories that can be personalized. Many couples have their names inscribed on the metal knife and server.

Ring Pillow and Flower Girls' Baskets

These wedding accessories are not used by the bride no the groom but by the children who march down the aisle preceding the bride. The ring pillow usually has ribbons and other decoration in the center to which the couple's rings are tied to. Flower girls' baskets are filled with flower petals and some small flower which are strewn on the aisle where the bride treads. These wedding accessories are usually decorated with flower and ribbons coordinated with the bridal motif.

The Veil and Garter

The bridal veil is also among the many wedding accessories that have been around for some time. These wedding accessories come in many different styles dependent on the culture, tradition and preference of the bride. Some brides even opt not to wear a veil these days. The wedding garter is one accessory that is used during the reception. It stays on the thigh of the bride until such time that the groom takes it off and tosses it onto his single male friends. Whosoever catches it is paired with the unmarried female who catches the bouquet.

The Wedding Guestbook

This is where guests sign their names to show that they were present during the nuptials. In many cases, this guestbook complements the motif or the color of the wedding theme.

The many different kinds of wedding accessories are usually chosen by the bride and groom for their wedding. These are kept as heirlooms after the wedding.