The flowers are ordered, the catering is scheduled and the only thing left on your special day’s “to do” list is the finishing touch– jewelry. Sure, your wedding dress will take center stage, but your accessories can be the supporting roles needed to take your wedding’s look up a notch (or nine or ten). Before you buy, consider these style tips for accessorizing your happily ever after.
Tie in your tones.
That color wheel you learned in elementary school art class? Dust it off because now’s the time you’ll need it! Similar to the way certain colors pair better together, certain metals match up better than others. For example, if your dress is pure white, gold might be too harsh of a color clash. Instead, opt for silver, platinum or pearls. If your dress leans on the ivory side of the shade though, a yellow gold will highlight the warm, cream color of your fabric. Don’t forget to consider the details on your dress either! If your gown’s embellished with silver, pick out jewelry that’s predominantly the same metal.
Consider the whole look.
When picking out your wedding-wear, remember to keep your entire day’s look in mind– from head to toe. Those dangly diamond earrings may be gorgeous, but if you’re wearing your hair down, few will get to admire them. Instead, a classic pair of stud earrings complimented with a statement necklace may be your best bridal look.
Less is More.
It’s your special day, and you want to make it unique to you– we love that! But few people can pull off the veil, tiara, statement necklace, shoulder-grazing earrings and “bride” sash combination all at once. If you want to make a statement, focus on one area to accentuate with larger jewelry pieces, then tone the other accessories down to let it shine.
Notice the neckline.
When shopping for your bridal bling, always remember your gown’s neckline. For a sweetheart or strapless dress, a bold necklace is ideal. On the other hand, if your dress has an illusion neckline or sleeves, you may choose to ditch the necklace altogether and invest in a sparkly pair of statement earrings.
Be Yourself.
Instead of layering on the trends or following people’s advice on what to wear, remember that this is your day! Whether it’s big and bold or delicate and dainty, choose jewelry that expresses your style and personality. You’ll feel relaxed and in your comfort zone– which is really the best look you could hope for!
Visit Cecil’s Fine Jewelry.
Between meetings and wedding showers, taste testings and venue hunting; there are enough details to make any bride-to-be’s head spin. So take a few off your plate! Visit Cecil’s today, and our expertly trained staff will help you select the most beautiful bridal-wear from our hand-selected pieces.