It is best to choose the headdress with the gown to ensure they complement each other. Other accessories may include gloves, bouquet, horseshoe, bible or prayer book, or a small bag. Shoes should match the outfit but must be comfortable in view of the time the bride will spend standing. It's a good idea therefore to wear them round the house, on and off, for a week or so before the wedding. When trying on a gown always look at it from all angles, especially the back.
Many gowns can look lovely from the front but awful from the rear view.
If the ceremony is to be in church, it is a good idea to try kneeling down and getting up again in the gown. This is not as easy as it may sound. There are all sorts of pitfalls. Make sure you can walk up and down steps in the gown too, this can be difficult if you are not accustomed to a full length dress. Do remember also, if you have to kneel, the underside of your shoes may be exposed.