Bridal Barrettes

Every bridal barrette is finished by hand in our New York studio, with hand-set crystals, freshwater pearls, or silk detailing built onto a clasp chosen for a secure, all-day hold. Many brides choose a design that echoes a detail elsewhere in the bridal look, such as the beading on a dress or the shape of the bouquet, so the piece feels considered rather than added on.

Wearing Bridal Barrettes with a Veil or Updo

A single barrette can sit as a clean accent at the nape of the neck or to one side of an updo, while two or three smaller barrettes layered together create a fuller, more dimensional look for brides who want more presence without a full headpiece. Pair a barrette with a bridal veil for a classic look, or coordinate it with a piece from the bridal earrings or bridal necklaces collections in the same metal tone. Placing a barrette just below where a veil comb sits also helps disguise the comb for a cleaner finish once the veil is removed.

Choosing the Right Bridal Barrette

A sleek, low updo shows off a single, detailed barrette clearly, while a fuller, textured updo can carry two or three smaller pieces layered together. Brides who prefer a veil without additional headpieces often choose one understated barrette to anchor it in place, while those skipping a veil entirely tend to lean toward a fuller, more decorative cluster. For the rest of the bridal look, browse our complete bridal shop to coordinate every piece at once. A quick trial run with the hairstylist before the wedding day is the easiest way to confirm the placement holds through a full rehearsal of the hairstyle.

Wearing Your Bridal Barrette After the Wedding

Because a bridal barrette is meant to be worn again, not packed away after the wedding, storing it well matters. Keep it in its original box, away from direct sunlight, humidity, perfume, hairspray, and lotion on the day itself. Many brides bring their barrette back out for an anniversary dinner or a friend's wedding, clipped into an otherwise simple hairstyle. Passing a barrette on to a sister, daughter, or close friend for their own wedding day has also become a common way these pieces stay in use for decades.