Wedding Jewellery - Choosing Yours

Many companies sell their jewellery in a set or as part of a range so you feel compled to by the entire collection of wedding jewellery, just so it all matches. But don't you think it might be a bit of a over kill with a heavily decorated dress, a sparkling tiara fit for a princess, earrings, necklace and bracelet? The key to getting your bridal outfit right it getting it all in balance and this includes your wedding jewellery.

If you're planning to keep your bridal accessories low key and delicate then wearing the matching necklace, bracelet and earrings should be fine. For example the simply crystal and pearl bridal set shown in the image is dainty enough to wear together. However if you're going to choose something chunky and striking then pick one piece of wedding jewellery and use that as your signature piece. For example if your tiara is heavy, ornate and a makes people stop and say "WOW" then opt for a bracelet, as a necklace might make the top half of your bridal outfit too fussy and each piece would compete against each other, detracting from their beauty.

OK so that might seem like obivous thing for me to say, but you'd be surprised how many brides have crystals in their tiara only to buy diamante jewellery. Your entire bridal outfit should ensure continuity. If your wedding tiara is created from Swarovski crystals then ensure your wedding jewellery is. While it won't be a nightmare to wear a crystal tiara and diamante jewellery, they won't match and you won't achieve that seemless elegant look you were hoping for.

The first thing to note about before you choose your wedding jewellery is the neckline on your dress. Off the shoulder dresses can carry most types of wedding necklace styles from a choker to multi strand necklaces. A striking pendant can look better with halter neck styles of wedding dresses. Brides wearing heart necklines should opt for either a multistrand necklace like the crystal sparkle illusion necklace or pendant. If you're unsure of which type of wedding necklace would be perfect then choose a 16 inch single strand necklace as they are stunning with all types of necklines.