Again, the first question is how formal the affair is. Night weddings require more formal dress than morning ceremonies. When shopping for the outfits of the groom and the other men in the ceremony, bringing swatches of material from the bridal gown and from the bridesmaids' dresses will help coordinate the party. If the gown is ivory, the groom and the ushers should wear ivory shirts. The material from the bridesmaids' dresses can be coordinated with accessories from the groom's outfit, such as the vest, cummerbund, or tie.
Some brides choose to make their own veil.
A shorter veil is nice when the back of the bride's gown is decorative. A long veil can also double for a train. Veils can be held in place with a circlet of pearls or flowers, by hairpins concealed by a tiny bunch of fresh flowers, or by a diamond tiara. Many jewelry stores have collections specifically for weddings, and jewelry sets can also be custom-made. And like the other purchases, the style and exact coloring of the jewelry should be determined by the style and color of the gown.