Watches have always been more than just a functional accessory for men and women. Think of the gold-rimmed pocket watches of the earlier times or the ones with a diamond-studded dial, and you will understand that watches have been a style statement ever since they came into the market. From the earliest pocket watches to the smartwatches of today, the style and functions of watches have come a long way. In the entire journey, one thing has remained constant which is the viability of watches as accessories, more specifically wedding accessories.
The inclination of giving watches as wedding gifts has turned into a time-bound tradition. This is because unlike the heavy jewelry that you only wear on the day of the wedding, watches are something that you can use on a regular basis afterward. However, the watches nowadays have turned into something more than just another wedding accessory. People no longer prefer gifting or receiving the typical all-gold, stone-studded watches that are good enough only for the day of the wedding and then are stacked away somewhere for the rest of your life. The watches like that are not practical at all as you can hardly wear those with the outfits that you wear on a regular basis.
The practicality factor is something that has been instrumental in changing the face of watches as a wedding accessory. The market is now filled with all kinds of trendy, stylish watches that are great to wear on your big day and remain in-vogue afterward as well. Here are some of the ideas that have given a fresh spin on the typical wedding watches and turned into something beyond one more accessory.
Stainless steel watches: Go back just a few years, and the idea of associating stainless steel with watches is something that would not even cross your mind. The stainless steel watches are quite the rage in the present times with all the top brands from Fossils, Tommy Hilfiger, Dior, and more are pitching in their bit on the designs and styles of stainless steel watches. The thing about these watches is that though they are a bit on the heavier side as compared to other watches, they are also more durable than others. You can pair it up afterward with your suits, blazers, and formal shirts to look totally dashing.
Titanium watches: Titanium watches are as much in the news as the stainless steel ones, and the main reason behind this is that they give you superior durability along with corrosion resistance. Also, the stainless steel might feel too heavy for some people and for them the titanium versions can seem like a good idea. The color, which is strikingly darker than steel, is also high on trend.
Minimalistic watches: The big chunky designs that people used to go for earlier as the wedding accessory have increasingly become redundant now. The inclination is more towards minimalistic designs where neither the straps nor the dial is too broad to cover up your entire wrist. If you are looking to wear a watch that is high on the style quotient, whether, for the bride, groom, or both, you better choose the one with minimum clutter in terms of its dimensions.
Smart watches: Any discussion of the changing trends in watches as wedding accessories will remain incomplete without a mention of this one. For quite some times, smartwatches have made their foray into wedding gifts as well. They are highly functional with inbuilt apps, and besides, smart watches are not clunky, so they keep up with the trend of minimalism. The price point has also come down visibly after a number of watchmakers have entered the arena and that makes it a clever gift too.
Visible mechanism: Putting a glass over the dial and hiding the mechanism? No more of a good idea for some of the watchmakers. The watches are almost skeletonized with bidding goodbye to the glass covering over the dial. If you want to wear a watch with a twist, then this is one should go for. The companies like Tissot, Fossil, and Titan are the trendsetters in bringing forth the visible mechanism watches to the market.
Make a Style Statement with Watches on Your Wedding
Give a stylish twist to your wedding attire by making your watch the center of your look. Go for the one which is in a contrasting color to your wedding dress. For instance, go for a blue watch to go with your pink wedding dress. You can also go for the watches that come with interchangeable straps. Get the ones that have two kinds of straps: one that is embellished and the other which is leather or textile. You can wear the embellished one for the wedding and then change into the other strap for wearing the same watch afterward. For the grooms who are planning to wear blue blazers or suits, try going for the watches with a jet black dial on them to break the monotony of the look.
No matter what look you go for the wedding, the only thing to make is that you never go boring on your big day. Jazz up the look with your watches takes your style quotient to the next level. Do not limit the watches as just another accessory among the many that you wear on the big day. Make it the one that becomes a conversation starter on the D-day.
