After a
bride picks out her stunning, jaw-dropping bridal gown that she’s fallen head
over heels (literally) in love with, the second most exciting thing to do is to
choose her wedding accessories and jewelry! This is a very important part of
the bridal attire planning process as jewelry helps you define your overall
look and can accent your dress and features beautifully. Look for pieces that
not only make a statement, but pieces that you know will portray the perfect image
that you’re looking to showcase come wedding day. Here are a few tips on selecting
the perfect wedding jewelry.
Bridal Earrings
Earrings are
one of the most important pieces of wedding jewelry besides your engagement
ring and wedding band. They are the finishing touch to any outfit, and besides
adding to the beauty of your completed look, they frame your face and highlight
aspects of your make up and facial features. Before you settle on those lovely
pair of sparklers, however, there are a few things to keep in mind. Have a look
at your dress and note the features and embellishments. You want your earrings
to compliment the accents of your gown, not overpower them. If your dress is
extravagant, make sure that your earrings are more subtle. Drop earrings or
pearls are perfect for that subtle, low-key look. Likewise, if your dress is
simpler in style, choose earrings that will help the dress to stand out a
little more. White crystals or even coloured stone earrings such as ruby or
sapphire will help give that beautiful edge to your dress and overall bridal
look. Also figure out what kind of hairstyle you’re going to have on your wedding
day; hair up or down? In a bun or flowing elegantly down your back? You don’t
want your earrings to get caught in your hair or be uncomfortable.
Necklace
The wedding
necklace that you wear will depend upon the style of your wedding dress, the type
of neckline, and how much detail the neckline and bodice has. Again like the
earrings, you don’t want your necklace to upstage the features of your dress or
to outshine them; you want them to compliment your dress and give a nod to the
overall statement you want to portray on your wedding day. If your dress has
lots of details and intricate beading and embellishments, a necklace probably
isn’t necessary. Let your dress speak for itself; you don’t want a look that’s
too busy. As a last necklace tip, generally try to go with the neckline of your
dress to determine what kind of neck jewellery you should wear. For a strapless
dress, feel free to wear what you love, and don’t be afraid to show off your
neckline with a flattering piece. For
scoop, square, or sweetheart necklines, try to find a necklace that will go
with the shape and flow of the neckline. The more it compliments your dress,
the better. If your dress has a halter top neckline or features a single strap,
let the neckline do the talking, along with your earrings and any bracelets
you’ll be wearing on the day of.
Bracelets
Help put
together your entire wedding look with a beautiful bracelet that is sure to be
a real stunner. Slip on a simple chain, that’s both elegant and stylish, or,
make a bold statement with a festive sparkler that jingles as you party. Make
sure you don’t plan on wearing a long sleeved wedding gown or gloves if you
want to adorn your wrist with a bracelet, as your special piece may not be seen
this way. A bold bracelet is also great if your dress has a simple neckline or
you’re choosing not to wear a necklace. Remember to choose the piece of jewelry
that you want to stand out the most so that everything coordinates and
compliments each other.
Hair Accessories and Headpieces
While you’re trying on different types of beautiful wedding jewelry for your big day, don’t forget to also consider what you’ll be wearing in your hair. Headbands, tiaras, headpieces, combs, fresh flowers and even hats can all help to complete the perfect bridal look. Remember to stick to one type of accessory for your hair, and play that up to its fullest so that it creates the look you want without it being overpowering.
Headbands do
an excellent job of keeping hair off your face so that everyone can see your
beautiful bridal glow in your eyes and in your cheeks.
If you want
to go for a princess look by using a tiara, rhinestones are always popular and
they catch the light beautifully.
Headpieces
are also lovely, and you can choose from an array of materials to place in your
hair. Some pieces are made out of plastic and some are made of more sturdy
material and decorated with rhinestones, lace, pearls, crystals, silk flowers,
or even sequins. Depending on the style of the headpiece, these can work with
either short or long hair, and some designs are even built into a comb from
which you can attach a veil to. There are many options out there so try
everything to see what you like, and don’t be afraid to experiment with pretty
colours, textures, and materials to find pieces that are just right for you.
