Bridal Jewelry Made Easy

The dress has been happily selected and sized, the shoes have been matched perfectly, the hair and makeup have all been laid out to a T, now all that’s left is the important finishing touches — the bridal jewelry. Bridal jewelry may be the last thing on a bride’s mind when she’s going on the wild ride to pick out the picture-perfect dress, but it plays a very important role in tying the whole ensemble together. The bridal jewelry is the finishing touches that makes the bride sparkle just a bit more on their special day. Finding bridal jewelry doesn’t have to just be another check mark on the list of things to do; it can be made easy and fun.

First things first: don’t overdo it. You want to have jewelry that is special, but you also don’t want to distract from the dress, or the smile on your face as you walk down the aisle. Try to think of it as something that will be special on your wedding day, but also something that you can wear elsewhere, maybe on a nice date, or even day-to-day. You’ll find yourself much happier with your piece when you can get more use out of it, instead of just hiding it in a box after the wedding. “Less is more”, in this case. Pick pieces that are you going to reflect your personal style.

There’s an unspoken rule that most jewelry-wearers know about, and that’s match your metals. Mixing too many different kinds of wedding bling can create a clashing look that will distract from the elegant look that you are going for. Different metals will compliment different shades of dresses. If you have a bright white dress, try silver metals. If you have a more cream shade in your dress, golds will make this color pop. If you have a champagne dress, you could go both ways. Gold would compliment the color, while silver can bring out some great antique vibes. If your dress has beading with metal, try to match your jewelry to those metals for a consistent look.

After considering the metal type for your pieces, think about the neckline of your dress. Pairing a corresponding jewelry piece to match your neckline can really elevate your entire look. If your dress has a sweetheart or strapless design, two options can complement this very well. You can go for a simpler short necklace, or even a choker to direct the eyes upwards to your smile. The other option is to skip the necklace all together and wear some longer earrings. The earrings itself can be your statement piece, which will create a very elegant look. If you have more of a halter neckline, try to make the focus on hair accessories and earrings. V-neck styles typically call for a pendant, or you can layer a few different shorter necklaces.

After considering design, color, and matching to the neckline, the most important thing about buying your wedding jewelry is to remember to be yourself. Make sure that your special pieces that you find are going to represent your personal style and be something that you can wear for years on. This means skipping out on a more “trendy” piece to find something that will continue to stay in style decades on. If you do want something more trendy that pops more, try to balance it with simpler, classic pieces. Your goal is to wear something that makes you feel confident and gives you just another reason to smile walking down that aisle.