Spring Wedding Accessory Essentials

Spring is the season of fresh flowers and sunshine, but there’s always the element of surprise rain showers. If you’re attending an outdoor wedding this spring, make sure you come prepared. We picked some of our favorite accessories to combat transitional weather—be it rain or a sudden heat wave—and add a little extra flair to your wedding day style.

See our favorite accessories for an outdoor wedding, below, and shop more in your area here.

Avoid being blinded by the light during outdoor ceremonies this spring. A chic pair of shades will keep you from squinting and protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. The best part? These gold-flecked Dolce & Gabbana sunnies are cool enough to last you through summer.

Dolce & Gabbana, Mirror Round Sunglasses, $277.87, ASOS.com

Worried about sweating off all your makeup in the great outdoors? Don’t be. A setting spray will keep your makeup in place, so you’re free to dance the night away. This one in particular has a chilling effect that instantly cools down skin and promises to keep your face in place for up to 12 hours.

Urban Decay, Chill Makeup Setting Spray, $30, Sephora.com

Rain is supposed to be good luck at a wedding, and we think a novelty umbrella can even make a sudden shower an excellent photo op.

Kate Spade, Winking Eyes Umbrella, $38, KateSpade.com

The classic cardigan should be a staple in anyone’s wardrobe. This cotton one from J. Crew is warm but breathable.

J.Crew, Cotton Jackie Cardigan Sweater, $65, JCrew.com

Spring showers and humidity may sound like wedding hair killers, but they don’t have to be. This shine mist also creates a barrier from moister and will keep your hair from becoming a frizzy fiasco.

Dry Bar, Sparkling Soda, Shine Mist, $28, Sephora.com

Wearing heels to an outdoor wedding can be a challenge. Put your best foot forward this wedding season with heel protectors to stave off mud and keep you from sinking into grass.

Starlettos, Heel Protectors, $15, Starlettos.com