What jewelry to wear on wedding day

After a lot of searching, you’ve finally found your wedding dress! But now it’s time to add in some jewelry to complete your look. Finding the right bridal accessories is imperative to creating a look you’ll remember for years. 

From the beginning, the biggest advice we can offer our brides-to-be is this: jewelry and accessories make a wedding gown belong to the bride. They can take something generic and turn it into something personal by highlighting your personality and style.

Allowing your character to show through your jewelry choices is the best way to finalize what will become one of your lifelong memories.

Choosing the perfect wedding look may feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. We have a few styling tips to help you navigate bridal fashion successfully without reinventing the wheel.

Start by trusting your instincts when looking at different dresses and styles – don’t worry too much about trends or impressing others; instead, focus on choosing something you’ll love and feel comfortable in.

Combining your favorite elements of multiple looks can also help you create something that stands out without being too extreme or over the top. If you trust your gut and follow our advice, it shouldn’t be hard to pick a wedding day ensemble you’ll remember with nostalgia for years and decades after wearing it.

Wedding Jewelry Inspiration

Classic Wedding Jewelry

Nothing says timeless elegance to us like diamonds or pearls. So, whether it’s a sophisticated pair of diamond stud earrings set high and tight, a brilliant diamond tennis bracelet, or a solitaire diamond necklace, you can be sure these pieces will still be an iconic symbol of love long down the line.

After all, what better way to celebrate the most timeless choice of all—for better or worse—than with something that symbolizes enduring glamour for years and years? When going for classic wedding jewelry, choose a minimalist style. That doesn’t mean it has to be a small carat weight, though!

Romantic Wedding Jewelry

Choosing the perfect romantic wedding piece of jewelry requires something with a lot of sparkle and personality.

Opt for items with a lot of movement and floral elements. Let the simple yet stunning flower stud earrings be accented in the center by brilliantly shining stones.

This understatedly beautiful piece will instantly catch your eyes and light up any outdoor venue on your wedding day, such as a garden or vineyard.

Glamorous Wedding Jewelry

Accessorizing for grand occasions like a wedding can be both glamorous and powerful. Take inspiration from the timeless glamour of Old Hollywood—embrace the critical element of sparkle!

Choose one unique piece to be the star of your look; the other pieces should frame it and create a second layer to the design. Drop earrings, chandelier earrings, or pendant necklaces are great for the statement piece. With that in mind, you’ll want to stay mindful not to over-accessorize; give each accessory its chance to show off its charm by letting it speak for itself with subtlety.

Glam wedding jewelry: show off a glimmer without going over the top!

Boho Wedding Jewelry

Add boho jewelry to your attire if you want a timeless yet romantic look for your wedding day details. Mix metals for an effortless edge. Textured and simpler designs—from woven pieces to braided strands—are perfect for achieving that ‘boho-chic’ attitude. Add marquise or freshwater pearls to capture natural beauty, and organically shaped gemstones with raw details will take it one step further. Think layered, mismatched charms and symbols of love.

5 Bridal Jewelry Tips

1. Decide on Your “Something Borrowed” First

One of the oldest traditions in wedding dressing is something borrowed: finding an accessory from a family member or close friend. This could be anything from a stunning necklace to a unique hairpin. If you’re fortunate enough to have access to such pieces, it’s best to use them as your starting point when planning your wedding-day jewelry. We often repurpose family jewelry, such as a pearl necklace, into more modern jewelry. Your grandmother’s wedding ring also makes a great something borrowed.

Make it meaningful by bringing along jewelry that’s dear to you when trying on dresses. This ensures there’re no worries of clashing, and this part isn’t just an afterthought.

If you want to continue with the something borrowed riddle, sapphires make a great something blue.

 2. Choose Complementary Pieces

A bride’s accessories should complement her dress – not take away attention from it. Choosing jewelry that matches your dress’s details will help draw focus back to its beautiful elements without overshadowing them. If you have a lace dress, for example, consider adding some simple pearl earrings and a delicate bracelet to complete the look. For more elaborate dresses, choose simple jewelry. You can elevate your look with more complex designs for simpler styles, such as slip dresses.

 3. Don’t forget the details

From subtle headbands to exquisite hair clips, sometimes the small things make all the difference on your wedding day. A few tasteful pieces can give you an extra special touch of elegance that will stand out in photos.

 4. Pick Pieces that Compliment Your Personality

Finding the perfect wedding accessories is picking items that reflect your personality. Doing so will make you feel comfortable and confident on your big day. Don’t be afraid to stray from traditional looks – choosing something slightly different could help create a unique statement look for your special day. Your wedding day is about you, and your jewelry should reflect that.

5. Select Different Jewelry Pieces for the Ceremony and Reception

Having two bridal looks for your ceremony and reception can allow you to express yourself differently. Choosing one classic look for your ceremony and switching to something more daring for the reception will ensure all eyes are on you throughout the night. Our brides often choose super fun jewelry for their after-parties.

Know Your Limits and Push Them...Slightly

Make the most of your special day and dazzle in jewelry. Let your personal style boldly take center stage on this occasion - accessorize with timeless pieces that enhance what you already love to wear!

Showcase an elegant combination of classic staples and statement adornments for your unforgettable bridal look.

If wearing earrings isn’t something you experiment with in everyday life, then don’t make that a stand-out feature for your wedding day looks. Instead, accessorize more confidently.

For example, if sparkling studs are your stock picks for earrings, opt for multiple stones and create a pleasing effect. Alternatively, if doing justice with bracelets and bangles is more up your alley, layering two more eye-catching pieces will secure the original impact.

Last but not least, reminisce all beloved formal outfits from prior occasions—other weddings/events– and deduce which stylish ads would also be suitable here!

Consider Your Dress’s Neckline

Your gown’s décolletage is the perfect way to frame your face. To enhance, choose jewelry that looks just as beautiful. For example, a shorter necklace may be best if you select a sweetheart neckline or strapless neckline. However, no necklace is best if you are wearing a wedding dress with a high neckline, such as a halter.

Chokers are making an unexpected comeback, and they can show off your stylish nature. If you’d prefer something chic, try a set of statement earrings or add small flowers or headpieces for subtle flair.

You do not have to limit your stylings to just the necklace—add a bracelet, a bangle, or even a cocktail ring if you’d like more texture to the look.

A V-neck dress beckons for decoration. Opt for necklaces like a choker or pendant and spice them up with beautiful dangling earrings that compliment your hairstyle. 

Reinvent Family Heirlooms

If an heirloom piece is being passed down to you for your wedding day, do not let that limit you. Instead, consider working with a jeweler to redesign the much-loved item to reflect your style. Your wedding day can be the perfect time to make something memory packed when meaning matters most -- so why not do just that?

Doing so will create a symbol of meaningful memories that can be treasured whenever worn or used. In addition, each time you share special occasions or memories, take pleasure in reliving them with this reinvented heirloom piece. Or if times require something extraordinary, use this uniquely created piece as just that little moment of exceptional beauty or suiting for those everyday wear activities.

What metal type is best for wedding jewelry?

It pays to be inquisitive and poke around the internet! For example, do you know which jewelry metals pair best with certain shades of dress? Knowledgeable style experts recommend that for a pure white, one should consider platinum or white gold, yellow gold for ivory and champagne, and rose gold for blush. Platinum and white gold jewelry are the most classic style, so we often see brides wearing them on their wedding days.

But why not go with something different? We love a blush tone heightened by a beautiful platinum or a sharp white color beautifully accompanied by actual gold—that makes an impressive statement!

Let Your Veil be the Main Star of Your Bridal Ensemble

Drawing attention to one distinct accessory can transform a look into something uniquely yours. Just be sure to pick one focal point; mix intricate embellishments with classic jewelry choices for balanced glamour. 

You have to have a focal point. If your dress is the cake, choose one thing to be the icing. Don’t hesitate to let your veil take you front and center – when it looks that good, you deserve the spotlight!

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