Cute cover ups: wedding jackets to suit every dressOur expert guide to wedding jacketsCute cover ups: wedding jackets to suit every dress

Wedding jackets come in all shapes and sizes, from classic lace boleros to ruched tulle sleeves or glamorous faux fur. So, there really is something for every bride, whatever your style. What’s more, they’re the perfect way to add coverage, make your dress more ‘you’ or create two looks in one. Here’s how…

Are wedding jackets for me?

The best part about wedding jackets is you can use them to style your dream dress your way! Perhaps you'd like long sleeves for the ceremony, but something a bit more daring in the evening, or you love a strapless dress but have always dreamed of having cascading off the shoulder details. Our variety of jackets, straps and sleeves allow you to put your unique stamp on the dress you love.

Two looks for the price of one

Finally, if two dresses will push you over budget, or you just don’t fancy changing your whole outfit, a jacket can help you create two different looks. Simply add a lace jacket or contemporary tulle sleeves for the daytime then, in the evening, take them off to reveal a sexy strapless look. You can also change up your accessories too, perhaps adding a sparkling belt or statement earrings, for two stunning ways with just one dress.

How to choose the right wedding jacket

Below our bridal experts have put together their guide on how to choose the right jacket, sleeves or straps for your dress. Also, don’t forget, you can drop into your nearest store at any time to try them on and get personal advice tailored just to you…

Lace wedding jackets

When you imagine a classic wedding jacket, it’s often in beautiful lace with flattering cap sleeves. And this is the ideal choice for a timeless bridal feel. This style of jacket suits a strapless sweetheart bodice perfectly, raising the neckline and adding extra interest, as well as prettily covering the shoulders.

Alternatively, for more coverage, try a version with three-quarter-length sleeves and an elegant V-neck. This style works best with a V-neck bodice and offers even more coverage. It also means, if you choose to take it off, you can create an evening look with a completely different feel.

Our third style of lace jacket offers the best of both worlds, giving you extra coverage while prettily showing off attractive shoulders. An off-the-shoulder style is very on-trend and works well with both a V-neck or sweetheart neckline. Here the buttons on the jacket also led seamlessly into the buttons on the skirt, as if they were made for each other!

Bridal sleeves

Bridal sleeves give wedding jackets a modern update and look amazing with a more contemporary style of dress. These lovely sleeves in beautiful ruched tulle are the perfect contrast to an understated Mikado style. They also give the dress a whole new look with their soft, flattering coverage.

Detachable straps

Not strictly a jacket, but straps are another great way to create a totally unique look. Lots of wed2b brides fall in love with a strapless style but decide they want something across the shoulders or gently draped across the tops of their arms. That’s where our selection of detachable straps comes in!

Alternatively, for a more boho style, these light guipure straps are absolutely beautiful and can be worn on or off the shoulder. Plus, like the jackets, you can remove these for the evening to restyle your look.

Faux fur wedding jackets

If you want to add some extra drama then faux fur is the way to go. Ideal for an autumn or winter wedding, a faux fur jacket adds a dash of movie star glamour to any outfit. Wear it in the day or change into it for a wow-factor evening look.

This long sleeve or bolero style are a little more classic and has a lovely winter/Christmas feel to it. It would also look fabulous gracing the shoulders of your bridesmaids. Plus, don’t forget, we have cute little matching ones for your flower girls too!

Cape

Last, but certainly not least, for an absolutely breathtaking entrance consider a magnificent cape. This tulle and lace wedding cape has a beautifully detailed neckline above dramatically draped tulle, and is a stunning and contemporary alternative to a veil. Perfect for wafting into a boho beach ceremony, it would look amazing at a contemporary celebration, too.

Find the perfect addition to your gown

So, which one will you choose? Be guided by the style and neckline of your dress, as well as the detailing. Although, that said, a delightfully plain dress can look amazing with an intricate lace jacket, while a detailed dress is the perfect contrast to a more simple design. Visit today and our instore experts can suggest plenty of different options to match your dress. And, remember, at wed2b there’s never any rush, so try on as many styles as you like, for as long as you like and have fun!

Click here to check out all our wedding jackets and dresses. Then try on your favourites at your nearest wed2b store. Here’s what to expect when you visit, too. Lastly, for more inspiration, check out our Instagram, Facebook or TikTok accounts.