Among all the planning and organising to do for your big day, one thing to make sure you sort out is the jewellery you want to be featured during the wedding.
People often put much more time and effort into the dress, and jewellery (aside from your engagement ring and wedding bands) can be a lower priority or an afterthought. By keeping a couple simple points in mind, jewellery on your wedding day can become a beautiful and strategic detail that elevates your wedding to the next level.
When choosing your jewellery, the most important thing to remember is to reflect your personality. In terms of specifics and details to consider, in this article we'll give you some key pointers for jewellery considerations for your bridal party to hopefully give you some fresh insight into creating the perfect wedding.
Bride's Jewellery
Rings
Obviously you'll have your perfect engagement ring and wedding band, but consider if you want to wear any other rings on your big day. If your style usually consists of multiple rings why not bring that part of yourself to your wedding? Alternatively, if multiple rings aren't your usual style, you can choose to only wear your wedding jewellery.
Traditionally, the wedding band is worn below the engagement ring, so no matter whether you choose to wear additional rings or not, be sure to consider if you will wear your engagement ring down the aisle or take it off prior to the ceremony and put it on again later.
Earrings
Earrings are a staple for completing your bridal look. Not only should you consider your daily personal style, but also the design elements of your dress. Are there any lace patters you can draw out in an earring design? Can you match the white with pearls? Does your dress have straight lines, or softer curves that you can draw upon?
If you know how you're wearing your hair, you can choose an earring design that compliments an updo or hair down.
Why not incorporate your wedding colour scheme with a pair of statement earrings that include a vibrant gemstone. Your statement earrings can be big and bold or small dainty.
Necklaces and Bracelets
Similarly to the earrings, this can be a beautiful way to include a hint of your wedding colour scheme into your look through including natural gemstones. For a sweet, unique idea, why not include the birthstone of your partner, parents, or best friend to cascade from a necklace close to your heart for your special day.
The style of necklace you choose will be defendant on the neckline of your dress. Some necklines look better with different necklace styles so play around with what looks best! - or opt for only a bracelet if a necklace doesn't sit right with your dress!
Groom's Jewellery
Rings
Men's jewellery is often overlooked, however, it is just as important as the bride's. Just like the Bride, the Groom will receive his wedding band in the ceremony, so all you need to consider for rings is what your usual style consists of. Do you wear fashion rings? Are there any special rings you'd like to wear on your wedding day?
Cufflinks
Elevate your suit with cufflinks to match your wedding band or the bride's jewellery. Cufflinks don't have to be plain though, why not add some gemstone bedazzlement to make them extra special or include birthstones of your partner, parents or best mate to add a sentimental touch?
Chains and Bracelets
This one is entirely dependant on your personal style. If you love wearing a good chain or have a special bracelet, make your wedding feel like you by including them into your wedding day style.
Some important considerations for your chains and bracelets is to look at your suit - if you will be wearing a tie, a chain won't work. Also consider the how formal your wedding ceremony is - if you have a more formal wedding, wearing an old, worn bracelet won't match the level of style.
Watches
Watches are a timeless accessory to compliment a suit. Don't be afraid to invest in a good, stylish watch for your wedding day, not only is it more luxurious and special for you, but it will also hold sentimental value from your weeding and you'll be able to wear it for many years to come (a stylish watch is a staple for everyone's jewellery)
Bridesmaids and Groomsmens Jewellery
You cant forget about the rest of your bridal party! This is an often overlooked part of wedding day style. Choosing jewellery for your bridesmaid's and groomsmen is a subtle detail that can easily elevate the look of your wedding.
Do you want a uniform look? - Do you want to pick out matching jewellery for all of your bridesmaids to wear? Do you want all the groomsmen to wear the same watch?
Or do you want to let each bridesmaid choose her own jewellery? Or your groomsmen to choose their own watch?
Consider if you want everyone in the bridal party to opt for yellow gold jewellery or silver jewellery - or if you don't mind them mixing and matching.
Some other fun jewellery details to think about for your wedding day is to plan if you want to switch up your jewellery for a second look at your reception. This can be a fun way to shake things up! But ultimately, this is your day. The jewellery you choose (whether for yourself or others) should be a reflection of you and your love!