Your wedding, the most important day of your life, is also one of the days you will spend the most time planning for. From the cake to the dress, everything needs the stamp of approval from the bride. One item, which is sometimes overlooked in its importance, that can make or break the bride's look is her bridal jewelry. Whether she chooses a simple pearl choker or an intricate piece of diamond bridal jewelry, no bride will look complete walking down the aisle without a carefully chosen bridal jewelry ensemble.

Types of Bridal Jewelry

Today, a bride's choices for bridal jewelry go far deeper than a simple necklace and pair of earrings. Brides-to-be now must consider bracelets, tiaras, and even broaches for their gowns, depending on the style of the dress and the look they are trying to achieve.

One of the first things you must decide is whether or not you are going to wear real bridal jewelry or costume jewelry. While diamond bridal jewelry creates a stunning show, it is not the most affordable bridal jewelry possible. Many brides opt for bridal jewelry made from faux pearls or with cubic zirconia instead in order to save some money, particularly since they may not wear the bridal jewelry again.

Today's bridal gowns are no longer stark white and nothing else. Brides can choose cream or ivory. They can also purchase a gown with a colorful accent, such as a gem tone sash. Because of these recent style trends, many brides are shying away from traditional diamond or pearl bridal jewelry and opting for a gemstone option that complements the accents on a modern dress.

Choosing the Best Bridal Jewelry for the Bride

So which type of bridal jewelry will best complete your look? The answer depends largely on your tastes and the style of your gown. Is it quite elegant, more contemporary, or simply classic? If you can define your gown in this way, you can get a better idea as to the type of bridal jewelry that would fit.

A classic look will be nicely accented by pearl bridal jewelry. Fun and flashy bridal jewelry might look better with a contemporary gown. Some dresses are a combination of styles, and bridal jewelry set that combines both pearls and diamonds are excellent accents.

You also must consider the cut of your gown when choosing their bridal jewelry. If the gown has a high neckline, a choker is probably the best necklace style to consider. If the neckline dips, then the bridal jewelry should hang lower. Pendants work well for dresses with deep necklines, such as v-neck dresses. A necklace should stop about an inch above the neckline of the dress, unless it is a choker. If the necklace goes past the neckline of the dress, it will look like it does not fit the dress well. Strapless dresses lend themselves well to elaborate diamond bridal jewelry, whether real or imitation.

Not only the neckline is important when choosing jewelry for the bride, but the overall look of the dress must be considered as well. If the dress has a very elaborate design, the jewelry should be simple so as to not create too gaudy of a look. If the dress is accented by pearls, pearl bridal jewelry is the best choice. On the other hand, if sequins and rhinestones are the accents for the dress, diamond bridal jewelry is probably going to look best.

When choosing earrings as part of a bridal jewelry ensemble, you must also consider the way in which you intend to wear your hair. The goal is to ensure the earring show through the hair, but do not overpower the face if the hair is worn up.

Choosing Bridal Party Jewelry

While the bride's bridal jewelry is the most important part of a wedding, choosing bridal party jewelry is also important. Some brides allow their bridal party to choose their own jewelry within certain parameters. For instance, the bride might tell the bridesmaids to choose faux diamond bridal jewelry or pearl bridal jewelry but to choose something they like that they feel goes well with their dress. This allows the bridal party members to search for affordable bridal jewelry that does not break their budgets.

Of course, some brides choose to give the bridal party their bridal jewelry as a thank you gift. This allows the bride to choose bridal party jewelry that she likes and that she feels like fits the dresses well, without worrying that her attendants are going to have to spend money they don't have on bridal jewelry.

The bridal party jewelry should be similar to yours. For instance, if you choose faux diamond bridal jewelry, then the bridal party should also wear faux diamonds. This will help them to look uniform for the wedding pictures.

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