As with all things wedding related there is a vast array of choice out there and bridal jewellery is no exception to this. Sometimes it can be quite overwhelming, after all a tiara or hair vine is not something you wear everyday…although I am sometimes tempted…! So where do you begin? Our Wedding Jewellery Style Guide is by no means set in stone but it may give you a starting point and help you to focus on possible options. One of the most important things is to have fun choosing…trying on all the sparkles is all part of the experience.
First things first…
Before you choose your jewellery it is useful if you have chosen your dress or have an idea of the style of dress that you will be wearing. The detail / style of your dress will help you to determine the style of jewellery that works best.
Choose jewellery that reflects you and your style…it is important that you feel comfortable in the jewellery that you are wearing.
In contrast to this you may decide that as it’s your big day you would like to wear something totally different from your usual choice of jewellery. There are certainly no rules. If you are happy and feel comfortable in what you are wearing then you have made the perfect choice!
Don’t feel that you need to select only traditional, white, ivory or cream colours for your bridal jewellery. Small additions of colour can be subtle and compliment your chosen colour theme perfectly. It could even include “something blue”.
Something else to consider when thinking about your jewellery and accessories is whether you are going to wear them for the whole day. Perhaps if you are wearing a traditional pearl tiara during the ceremony, you may prefer to replace it with something a little less formal for the evening, such as a set of sparkly hair pins.
Choosing your jewellery…
As I mentioned earlier, it is useful to know the style of your dress when choosing your jewellery. If you have images of your dress this can make it much easier to decide on suitable styles.
Style of dress…
If your dress is heavily embellished then you may want to keep your jewellery simple, maybe a delicate pendant and small drop earrings. Likewise if your dress is simpler in style you could wear more detailed jewellery.
Always remember, your bridal jewellery should compliment your dress rather than compete with it.
Strapless...
Most styles of jewellery will suit this dress so you can really have lots of fun playing with ideas…a delicate necklace, a full row of pearls, a pair of drop earrings etc.
One Shoulder...
This style of dress does not require a necklace as it can detract from the feature of your dress, instead focus on a statement bracelet or for the ultimate sparkle.
High Neckline...
As with the one shoulder style dress, a high neckline would not suit a necklace, therefore focusing on a bracelet and earrings would be a good idea. Earrings should be kept quite simple, particularly if there is a lot of detail on the bodice of your dress which then goes up to the neckline.
Sleeves...
If your dress has long sleeves, wearing a bracelet is not necessary as it won’t be noticeable with the sleeve detail. Instead focus on other pieces of jewellery, such as earrings and a necklace.
Halterneck...
Wearing a necklace with a halterneck can confuse the neckline, so it is probably best to avoid a necklace or choose a simple pendant. A statement pair of earrings would look beautiful with this style of dress and are available in a range of coloured crystals if you wish to add a pop of colour to your accessories.
Sweetheart...
A sweetheart neckline would best suit a drop style necklace such as a pendant.
Off the Shoulder...
This style of dress would suit a classic round necklace with a delicate bracelet and simple drop earrings.
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