Sunday, June 24, 2012

How to Choose Jewelry for Your Wedding Day

Most people build up a “look” or theme around one particular piece of their wedding day outfit. Whatever your inspiration, it’s a good idea to try and get each piece of the outfit to accessorize beautifully with everything else. Don’t feel that you have to match everything perfectly, but don’t buy things in isolation.
Gown Style
The most important thing is to make sure your bridal jewelry does not overpower the wedding dress and that the color works with your wedding gown.
For example, a white gown looks best with white pearls and silver. An ivory gown looks better with ivory pearls and gold or silver both work. A champagne gown looks best with dark ivory/champagne and gold accents. Rhinestones, crystals, diamonds, or faux diamonds (CZs) can work with all gown colors.
Helpful Tips:
• For a simple dress with a deep neckline, like a halter dress, you should be looking at a chunkier more substantial jewelry set—especially the necklace.
• Pearls always seem to work, but try on different lengths to make sure that they compliment the entire look.
• Gowns with high necklines may be better off to forgo the necklace and concentrate on the perfect earrings.
• Examine the detailing of your dress and match your jewelry accordingly
Ceremony Style
The bride’s jewelry should reflect the formality of the wedding. A small, informal wedding calls for simple jewelry, while a large, formal wedding calls for more elaborate jewelry.
Hairstyle
If you have a shorter style or you have selected and up-do for the wedding day, longer or drop earrings that extend toward your neck would be a lovely choice. If your hair is down, try and choose and earring that is not too long, as they may get tangled in your locks. Short drop earring and studs/simple pearls would be the best choice.
Helpful Tips:
• A button earring accentuates a round face.
• A dangle earring widens a narrow face.
• A squared earring adds interest to a long face.
• If you are not wearing a necklace you may want your earrings to be larger. It is all a matter of balance

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