Your dream wedding dress is hanging in the closet just waiting for the special day to arrive. You have picked out the most adorable pair of shoes to go with your dress. You have your veil and have chosen your bridal undergarments. Now it is time to decide on your accessories for the wedding. What jewelry would look best on your wedding day? What will go well with your dress?
There are no hard and fast rules about wedding jewelry. No two brides will necessarily think alike on this subject. One thing that most brides can agree upon is that wedding jewelry should be fitting for the occasion and should highlight your best features.
While most people will want to see your wedding ring, other pieces of jewelry are important. Your choice of jewelry will be contingent upon other factors, such as the style of your dress and the way you wear your hair. Personal preference plays a role as well. Earrings and necklaces are very popular as wedding jewelry, and some brides also like to wear a bracelet.
As far as earrings go, many brides like to wear diamonds or pearls. Some prefer studs, while others opt for drop earrings. Whatever you do, do not choose earrings that are too large as these will overwhelm your face. Drop earrings look stunning with hair that is swept up. Think tasteful and classic.
The same goes for a necklace. Choose one that is beautiful but not one too large. When it comes to the combination of earrings and a necklace, always coordinate the gemstones as well as the tone of the jewels.
Other suggestions:
-Many brides think of the “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” tradition when they choose their wedding jewelry. If you are sentimental, then it is perfectly fine to wear a piece of jewelry that belongs to a family member, such as your grandmother’s string of pearls or your favorite aunt’s tennis bracelet.
-Choose a necklace based on the cut of your wedding gown. For example, a strapless dress would look beautiful with a pearl or rhinestone choker. On the other hand, a sweetheart neckline would be well suited to a diamond solitaire.
-If your dress and/or headpiece contain gemstones, coordinate that with your jewelry. For example, diamonds go well with sequins while pearls and beading are a good match.
