Accessorizing your beautiful wedding gown is an exciting prospect, but it can also be stressful. You’ve put a lot of effort into planning this special day to look your very best, and you don’t want to get it wrong. Here’s my Bridal Jewellery Guide, with tips and ideas to help you make a good purchase and enjoy your shopping experience.
Give yourself at least four weeks to find your wedding jewellery, it sounds like a lot of time, but it might take longer than you expect. You’ll also need to decide if you want to purchase ready to wear or have custome jewellery made.
Three things to do
• Research types of jewellery that will suit the style of your dress.
• Research jewellery stores and professional jewellery designers.
• Take a picture of your dress, and if possible get a fabric sample.
1) You’ve probably been scouring bridal sites and magazines for inspiration already. Give them another look and compare dress and jewellery combinations, as well as trends.
2) Make a list of local shops you like that carry formal and/or bridal jewellery. If you don’t know were to start ask friends for recommendations. You can buy online, find out the websites shipping times and return policies first.
If it’s in your budget, find a professional jewellery designer in your area that suits your style. She’ll be able to design and create the set of jewellery that you envision with your dress (and your bridesmaids too).
3) Shopping from memory is a tough thing to do. Have a good picture and fabric sample of your dress to take shopping with you. With these items in hand, it will be easier for you and for sales-people to help find the right match. Think about asking the jeweller/retailer if you can make an arrangement to borrow the jewellery, and try it on at your next dress fitting. If you’re going to have custom jewellery commissioned you’ll want to take the picture and sample with you, even better take the dress.
Each accessory will come together to create a stunning ensemble. Wearing the appropriate jewellery will make you glow and accentuate your beauty. Choose pieces that suit you and your dress’s style without over-accessorizing. If in doubt keep it simple and elegant.
Read Part Two and Three:
Part 2: Necklace Styles & Necklines,
Part 3 – Colours, Materials & Gems
