High-fashion designer Reem Acra debuts a bridal SELFIE STICK

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The tech accessory was shown at the designer's Fall 2016 bridal show in New York City on October 9
The models all wore pearl and jewel-encrusted headphones as well
It is unknown whether the stick will actually be available for purchase or how much it would cost, though the designer's gowns cost thousands

Published: 12:29 EST, 12 October 2015 | Updated: 15:50 EST, 12 October 2015

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For those fashion-forward bridezillas who would be loathe to have anything - and we mean anything - interfere with their picture-perfect bridal look, designer Reem Acra has created the perfect accessory: A wedding-ready selfie stick.

The celebrity-beloved designer showed her latest bridal collection in New York City on October 9, and though the the dresses were traditionally romantic - with plenty of lace, tulle, satin, and embroidery - the accessories were decidedly modern.

While jewel-encrusted and tiara-topped headphones adorned the heads of every model who walked down the runway, it was one model's selfie stick - covered in glitzy rhinestones and fluffy white flowers - that really captured the attention of the shutterbugs in the front row.

I do... want to take a selfie: Reem Acra sent a model down the runway with a bridal selfie stick

A selfie is forever: The stick was featured in the designer's Fall 2016 bridal show

Modern bride: The model recorded the action as she walked down the catwalk

Say cheese! The selfie stick was decorated with glitzy rhinestones. feathers, and white flowers

Of course, most couples hire professional photographers to document their big day, but the urge to take a few cell phone pictures with friends on the dance floor is still irresistible to many.

And since brides are often more than willing to shell out cash for special shoes, bags, and jewelry for their fairy tale moment, it may not be such a stretch to spend a few extra bucks on a designer-decorated selfie stick, too.

In fact, Reem Acra's bridal gowns already set customers back thousands of dollars, with dresses ranging in price from $2,000 to $8,000. So to those women, a few hundreds dollars extra on a selfie stick could just be the price of getting the perfect snap.

Pricey pics: It is not clear whether the bridal selfie stick will actually be available for purchase

Haute headgear: All of the models sported wedding-day tech accessories, wearing a variety of glitzy headphones

Blingy accessories: Most were covered in pearls and rhinestones, and at least one was also fitted with a tiara

Techy newlywed: While it is certainly stylish, it may be difficult to hear the groom say his vows in this headgear

At Reem Acra's show, the cutting-edge model had her own cell phone recording video while secured on the end of the stick, capturing her entire runway walk as she smiled into the lens and at the audience.

It is unclear yet whether the bridal selfie stick will actually be available to buy or if it was just created for the show, though the brand's social media pages suggested that brides could carry them down the aisle.

Some Twitter users even suggested that the selfie stick could replace a bouquet - though most seemed to simply be bewildered that anyone would want or need such a thing at all.

Designer trend: Last month, models at Dolce & Gabanna's Milan show took selfies as they walked the runway

Runway regulars: Though none were affixed to selfie sticks, most of the models' phones had decorative cases

Chic in the digital age: The designer shared many of the snaps on Instagram that day

Rock out: Dolce & Gabanna also had models wear beautifully-decorated headphones

Quirky design: In June, Pucci debuted this dress with a print featuring a man using a selfie stick

While Reem Acra is certainly the first designer to create a nuptials-ready tech accessory like this one, she isn't actually the first to spotlight selfies at one of her shows.

At Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2016 show in Milan last month, models brought their phones out on the runway to snap pictures as they walked. The Italian label later shared the pictures on Instagram, offering fans a truly unique look at its latest collection.

Pucci, too, gave a nod to selfies in June, when the label's new creative director, Massimo Giorgetti, debuted a capsule collection featuring a selfie-stick-emblazoned print.