"A bride needs her things, especially the modern bride. I think pearls are just classic. Princess Diana wore pearls; Grace Kelly wore pearls. Your veil is also an accessory, let us not forget. Not every bride needs a veil, but it depends on whether the dress calls for it, your settings, and what your comfort level is. One of my best friends just got married with no veil, but she had a pretty barrette that felt appropriate, because she wasn't having a religious ceremony. I will have a veil, but I think every bride calls for something different."
Princess Diana wearing her wedding gown, designed by husband-and-wife duo David and Elizabeth Emanuel, in 1981.