Every bride’s dream is to look good on her wedding day. When you’ve decided which wedding gown to wear and where the reception will be held, your next move is to face a minor but crucial detail: the wedding jewelry.
No wedding is ever without bling. Even the simplest of brides will wear at least one piece of jewelry. You don’t have to wear everything from head to toe. Yet when choosing your bling, you have to factor in your wedding gown style, theme, and even your sense of fashion. However, it helps to have a quick guide on what bling brides prefer during weddings.
Without further ado, here’s a list of the top five wedding jewelry essentials most brides will have for themselves and their entourage:
- Ring
What’s a wedding without wedding rings? This is undoubtedly the most critical jewelry piece to have at any wedding. It’s the symbol of marriage, and it’s what the spouses share when they say ‘I do.’
You can choose from several wedding ring styles, so let your heart decide. Brides usually like to have a few diamonds on theirs. Meanwhile, grooms may prefer plain wedding bands.
It’s vital not to rush your choice of wedding rings. Remember that this is a piece of jewelry you’ll wear almost every day of your life. You have to be comfortable in it; otherwise, you may wind up distressed every time you wear it.
- Choker
A choker is different from a necklace in that the former is plainer. It hugs or chokes your neck, hence its name. This can be tricky to style and wear, as chokers only look best with certain gown styles. So, if you plan to wear one, discuss this with your stylist to see if it works with your wedding gown’s style.
Chokers are mostly bare in style. It can either be as a band, in white gold or yellow gold, or fully encrusted with diamonds, as is a tennis bracelet. It can also be all pearls, if that’s what you fancy.
- Necklace
A close cousin to the choker is the necklace. Compared to the choker, a necklace is looser because it doesn’t hug too close to the neck. You can also choose from various designs, so you won’t have to worry.
Before heading to the jewelry shop to buy a necklace, you must first learn how to mix and match. No matter how glam your wedding look may be, avoid overdoing it. Otherwise, the attention may be on your necklace and not your face.
Here are simple rules that can guide you with this:
- If you wish to wear a dangling and big pair of earrings, keep your necklace to a minimal design. Frankly, you can forget about wearing a necklace and stick to earrings.
- If your earrings are merely studs, then that’s when you can opt for a flashier necklace.
- Consider the neckline of your dress, too, when choosing the right design. Like a choker, it’s best to refer to your trusted stylist for ideas.
- Earrings
It can be grand or small, but earrings are always a staple. If you’re not comfortable wearing big earrings, don’t force yourself. There’s no harm in simple, plain studs to add a bit of sparkle to your face on your big day.
Moreover, if you already have a fully bejeweled gown, you can keep your earrings muted. The last thing you’ll want is to be in pain during the duration of the event, as your heavy earrings are pulling through your earholes.
- Bangle
Brides with a plain gown often go for wedding bangles. They’re also best reserved for those with exposed arms. Hence, if you’re wearing a long-sleeved gown, a bangle would be too much.
A bangle can be as ornate as you want it to be. The rule to follow here is that the color of your bangle and its stones and diamonds (if any) should at least complement the wedding rings. The fingers and the rings will be subject to several photos, so you’ll want to be sure both jewelry pieces look good together.
Final Bling Tips
Are you now ready to complete your wedding look with the wedding jewelry essentials discussed in this article? Remember that your piece of jewelry can be something borrowed, something blue, or something new. Whichever classification your jewelry piece belongs to, the most important thing is that it’s a wedding accessory that makes you feel beautiful on your big day. Don’t just wear one for the sake of doing so. You can shine on your wedding day, even without overdoing the bling.
