Wedding planning involves so much detail. It’s usually the dress which tops the list closely followed by venue, hair, makeup and rings but what about Bridal Jewellery? It may not top the list of the ‘most important things to consider’ for the big day, nonetheless, it’s still very significant. So, here’s a little guidance to help you out with the decision making.
Dress and jewellery combo
If you spot an item of jewellery you may like but haven’t chosen the dress yet, it’s probably better to skip it for now and find the perfect dress first. Wedding jewellery is meant to complement the bridal gown, so before you make a choice about the jewellery, decide on the look first and then find some jewellery that will pair nicely with it.
Simple, elegant gowns will match perfectly with something bold and beautiful to enhance and embolden the entire look, whereas bold and flamboyant dresses are usually best paired with simple and subtle jewellery.
The idea here is to balance out the entire look. It’s better to stick with a less is more approach so that you portray an elegance to your overall wedding day look.
Basically, the key to success is to go for opposites when it comes to dresses and jewellery, striking vs simple!
Some other aspects to take in consideration, will there be much neckline visible? For those who hate the feeling of looking bare when too much neck is on show, it may be wise to fill in the gap with a necklace that compliments the neckline of the gown.
Coordination is the key
When choosing bridal jewellery, try to coordinate it with the detail of the gown. For instance, if you have pearl embellishments on your wedding gown, try to incorporate pearls in your jewellery. An excellent way to do this is with bridal Tiaras, but you can also do it with earrings, necklaces and bracelets too.
Hair of choice
Many brides choose to incorporate bridal jewellery into their hairstyles. Before doing this, decide if you are opting for an up-do, or down-do. Also don’t forget some important factors surrounding veils, such as placement and if a hairpin will be included.
Up-dos and no veil can be accentuated with a bridal pin. Bold designs generally work well with up-dos. If you are having a down-do for the big day, and wish to wear a bridal tiara, something delicate and subtle usually compliments better.
Short hair can also be beautifully styled with bridal tiaras however it’s probably wiser to go for a small delicate design due to the lack of available hair strands to help pin it down, so something lightweight would be ideal.
Hair colours also play a key part. Dark locks will make a hair accessory stand out more so if you have lighter hair and want that vibrancy you may wish to opt for a bolder accessory to obtain the same effect.
If all else fails, remember there are other options, such as custom designs, if you can’t find what you are looking for… have it uniquely custom made instead!
