Big sparkly earrings attract attention to your face and depending on the style you choose, they can also help elongate your neck. Some of our favourite styles to wear these with include bustiers, sweetheart necklines, off shoulders and deep V-necks – basically anything that leaves your decolletage bare. A busy neckline will take attention away from your earrings, and keep things looking messy.

On your tresses. Give a chic updo a glamorous twist with loads of crystal hair clips, like we’ve done here. The trick is to keep your hairstyle and your gown sleek and fuss-free for a modern look that doesn’t seem over-the-top.

A fully sequinned gown isn’t quite as hard to pull off as you would think. To keep it modern and stylish, think minimalist and structural silhouettes, like this sexy number from Dang Bridal.

The easiest way to add instant glamour to a simple gown: A dramatic statement necklace (or strands of it), then double the visual impact with a matching bracelet. Take note of your neckline and details of your dress. For a V-neck or bustier gown, a fool-proof style is to get a necklace which follows the shape of your neckline, and stops mid-chest. For a boat neck, try a long multi-strand necklace and for a scoop neck, try a short chunky necklace that fills up the bare space.

You can go for shine and shimmer during the day too. Here, Sophion Loh goes for a strong and clean look that works wonderfully for today’s bride. Dark brows and thick full lashes define the eyes while things are kept pretty with shimmery eyeshadow in soft muted hues and pretty glossy pink lips.