Come closer, we’ve got a secret: Your veil doesn’t have to be white. Choose a whisper of color, embroider it with roses, tie-dye it. Make it a work of art worthy of the occasion. Writer: Hailey Evans Photographer and stylist: Joelle Blanchard Models: Aminah Nalani, Chiyo Nishida, Megan Boyette You don’t have to wait for the Cha-Cha Slide to get funky. If you or your betrothed want to make a statement, there are a lot of ways to upgrade the traditional wedding day look. After all, your wedding day is all about you and your soon-to-be spouse, so tailor the day to your own personal style. Start right at the top and go for bold-but-elegant accessories beyond a typical veil. Be jeweled: Choose some sparkling hardware to accent a simple ensemble, like this vintage-inspired headpiece from photographer Joelle Blanchard’s collection. Tiaras, jeweled headbands or rhinestone clips will also give you that extra shine. Sure, Beyonce said this ain’t Texas, but that shouldn’t stop you from wearing a 10-gallon hat if you want to. (Have you seen our state fair?) Pay tribute to your Midwest cowboy roots during your big day. Live your coquettish cottage-core dream with this floor-length bow veil from the bridal line of Stansberry Design, a boutique accessory brand by Des Moines local Natalie Morrow. She makes all her pieces by hand, and the bridal line includes bows of tulle, sparkle and silk.