Choosing jewelry to wear on your wedding day can be a tricky business. You want the jewelry you choose to enhance your look, but not overshadow it. You definitely don’t want to look like you’ve tried too hard, even though you probably have. Brides should always look effortlessly beautiful! This guide will help you pick the right items to wear so you can look extra special on your big day:
Make Sure the Metals Go With Your Dress
Different metals can look better when paired with a different shade of wedding gown. If you have a bright white dress, gold is more than likely to clash. Pearl and platinum are best. An off white color can work with just about everything; rose gold, gold, silver, and so on. An ivory gown with yellow undertones will work nicely with gold jewelry, as they sometimes have yellow undertones. If you’re a quirky bride and have decided to wear a kind of boho style dress, you can afford to wear more casual jewelry. This will be a nice change from people who cover themselves in diamonds. Shinola watches for women would look nice with a boho style dress, but it all depends on your preferences.
Unsure? Go for the Basics
If you’re really unsure about what to buy for your wedding jewelry, keep it simple and go for the basics, such as a stud pair of earrings and a dainty necklace. Stud earrings are always in fashion! Some people say that if you have a veil you shouldn’t wear a necklace, so you may want to swap it for a bracelet. Remember you’re trying to enhance your look and pull it together, not create competition between the different pieces.
Make Sure You Feel Comfortable
Regardless of the ‘rules’, you need to feel comfortable. If you don’t, it’ll shine through on your special day and maybe even in the photographs. Feeling comfortable in the jewelry should be your number 1 priority.
Leave Plenty of Time
You should leave plenty of time for yourself when choosing your jewelry. Do not, I repeat, do not leave it until the last minute. You should already have your dress, veil, and other important accessories before choosing your jewelry, as it needs to tie in nicely. I recommend leaving yourself at least 3 months.
Go for Quality Pieces
Instead of buying jewelry from a cheap store for a fraction of the price, make sure you look at your wedding jewelry as an investment. Think about it; the wedding jewelry is the only thing you’ll wear again! Why buy cheap when you can buy high quality pieces? You can wear them again on your honeymoon, anniversaries, and even formal events. You can then pass them down through generations, making them an heirloom. You’ll only wear your dress, veil, and shoes once. Splash out on jewelry!
Now you know what to do about your wedding day jewelry, you can relax a little. Get everything sorted in advance and enjoy your special day!
See you next time!
