On your big day, you want your wedding jewelry to be as stunning as the rest of your bridal look. Our expert guide can help you navigate the ins and outs of putting together a flawless ensemble.
Your wedding day is one you will remember for the rest of your life. Not only is it a special ceremony where you will join your life with the one you love, but it is an occasion that is shared with those that you hold near and dear. When you stand up in front of the most important people in your life, you want every detail to be perfect, down to each piece of jewelry you wear.
You will want to remember this day fondly, looking back at the details captured in your wedding photographs. When reminiscing with those endearing mementos, you want to be happy with the choices you made. Let our expert tips be your guide as you carefully select each piece of jewelry to ensure that everything about your ensemble comes together in harmony.
Don't Be Afraid to Mix and Match
While many brides feel compelled to match every piece of their wedding jewelry, it is by no means mandatory. Wearing pieces that are meaningful to you is, by far, more important, even if it means mixing your metals. In fact, bridal jewelry trends are embracing mixed metals as contemporary designs become more and more popular. If your engagement or wedding band is a mixed-metal piece, such as white and rose gold, be fearless in your bridal accessories and wear pieces with different metals to complete your look.
Test Your Look Ahead of Time
Although garish combinations should obviously be avoided, don't be afraid to push the limits of tradition. A free-form necklace, for example, would make a bold statement for a bride with a modern style, but keep the rest of the look simple to avoid competing pieces. To ensure that the look works, be sure to try everything on together before the big day so that you have time to make changes if needed.
While you want to make sure that the individual jewelry pieces work well together, you also want to make sure they work with your dress. The traditional school of thought recommends pairing white gold or platinum with an all-white dress, rose gold with a blush dress, and classic yellow gold with an off-white gown.
Plan Around Tradition
If you are a traditional kind of bride, then something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue might be pretty important to you. If your grandmother's heart-shaped diamond pendant is on your must-wear list, start there and choose other pieces that complement it, such as a delicate pair of diamond earrings.
Perhaps a style that stays true to your personal identity and culture is a priority. If that is the case, be sure to start with the piece that is most meaningful to you and build your bridal accessories around it.
Veils Take Center Stage
Not all brides opt for veils these days but those that do should be careful to keep this traditional accessory in focus. Veils often include delicate details like appliqu's or embellishments, and you don't want your jewelry to be the reason your ensemble clashes. If your veil trends to the fancier side, keep your jewelry on the subtle side so that your veil gets the attention that it deserves. A simple pair of diamond stud earrings and a delicate diamond pendant necklace will do the trick, but a pair of dazzling hoops with a statement necklace could throw your whole look off track.
Consider Your Neckline
It is important to match your necklace with your neckline. Plunging necklines look great paired with pendant necklaces, while chokers and free-form necklaces are typically paired with strapless gowns and those with sweetheart necklines. The important thing to remember is that your neckwear will draw attention to your decolletage, so be sure to keep your necklace at a length where it rests against your skin instead of letting it overlap onto the dress.
Feel Free to Switch It Up
Today's brides often opt to change out of their wedding gown after the ceremony is over and into something less confining that lets them cut loose and have a good time at the reception. This is a great opportunity to switch up your jewelry as well!
If you are wearing a v-neck wedding gown, opt for a longer chain with a delicate diamond pendant during the ceremony, then consider switching it up for a choker paired with a cute strapless dress for the reception. The reception is also a great time to add pieces that you don't wear during the ceremony. For example, if you skip a bracelet during the wedding, try a delicate diamond bracelet for the after-party.
Let Bhindi Jewelers Be Your Wedding Jewelry Guide
At Bhindi Jewelers we are honored to be a part of your wedding day. With roots in the jewelry business that date back more than seventy years, we know how important it is to help you choose the perfect pieces. With locations in Los Angeles, Glendale, San Francisco, and Atlanta, we are your go-to destination for luxury wedding jewelry in California and Georgia. Our expert associates are happy to help you explore our collections to create a customized bridal accessory look. After a visit to Bhindi Jewelers, you will find the final touches to help you become the beautiful bride you are destined to be.