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Tips on Choosing your Wedding Day Bridal Jewelry
Your wedding day is approaching
and you still haven’t chosen your bridal jewelry. Next to your dress, it
will be your bridal jewelry that gets noticed. You’ll need something special to add a little dazzle to your day.
Vintage and Antique Jewelry
If you are fortunate enough to have vintage or antique
jewelry, wear it on your wedding day. Brides
have been choosing vintage and antique jewelry more and more these days and
with absolutely stunning results. It you
don’t have an amazing stash of vintage and antique jewelry then you’ll need to do
a little shopping. Wearing something that
is old on your wedding day is a timeless tradition and will add sentimental
value and an emotional element to your wedding. Who knows, you may be creating a family
heirloom to pass on to your children.
Antique and vintage jewelry has a special, unique look and allure
that just is often not present in modern
styles. What you spend will depend of
course on your budget. Fine jewelry will
cost you more but keep in mind that many brides are turning to fabulous vintage
and antique costume jewelry.
Let your Gown Rule
Remember that your jewelry is the accessory. You do not want to upstage your own gown. Make sure that your jewelry choices
compliment and not overpower your gown and hairstyle. Have a little fashion show for your
bridesmaids and ask their opinions. Balance is the key.
Speaking of
Bridesmaids
Brides often feel that the bridesmaid’s jewelry should be of
a similar style to maintain an even flow to the wedding party look. A great way to accomplish this is for the
bride to provide the wedding day jewelry as the traditional thank you
gifts. Most bridesmaids will be thrilled
and genuinely touched to receive vintage or antique jewelry to compliment their
ensemble. It is also a wonderful
remembrance of your special day that they will keep and treasure forever.
Styles
Choosing the length of your necklace will of course depend
on the neckline of your dress. Your
hairstyle will influence your choice of earrings. Drop earrings look fantastic with hair that
is worn up as do collar necklaces.
Matching bracelets can give a "to die for look", provided that you have not chosen to wear
gloves. Wearing both may be a little too
much. Again, give yourself time to try
on some different styles with your dress to get a clear picture what works
best.
Pearls
Pearls are definitely a classic and traditional choice and
there is no disputing they have been a bride’s best friend for many years. If you are a traditionalist and love them,
then by all means wear them. Whether you choose real or faux, there are plenty of vintage styles to choose from. Keep in mind that colored pearls are also
very popular right now.
Rhinestones
Another extremely popular bridal choice is a vintage crystal
rhinestone set consisting of sparkling clear rhinestone necklace, earrings and
bracelet. Quality vintage rhinestone
jewelry parures are often mistaken for the real thing. Provided that your dress is not already
heavily sequined or beaded similarly, crystal rhinestone jewelry can provide
that right amount of sparkle.
Color
Jewelry can also be a fantastic way to add color to your bridal ensemble. Rhinestone
jewelry can be found in almost any color. Sapphire, aqua, emerald and ruby jewelry
will completely dazzle your crowd. Just be sure to choose colors that will
compliment your other bridal party colors.
Lastly, be sure to choose something that you truly love. After all "a wedding day is the Bride's day".
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