Once you’ve selected the dress, the shoes, the flowers and the perfect bridal hairstyle, only one thing remains to complete your bridal outfit – the jewellery.
Brides can make some very common and easily avoidable mistakes when it comes to choosing their wedding day jewellery. Luckily, here at Peter Jackson, we’re experts in helping brides select perfect pieces. This blog will help guide you through making the ideal selection for your big day.
Don’t upstage the Dress
No matter what theme or style you go for, remember to never upstage the dress. In years to come the question on people’s lips will be “what was your dress like?” not “what was your jewellery like?” so make sure the jewellery plays a supporting role and doesn’t take centre stage. Simple diamond studs like these from Michael Kors complement any dress.
Alternatively an elegant pearl necklace a like this jersey pearl white gold necklace is ideal and will go with all styles.
Never buy accessories before the dress
Buying the jewellery before the dress is a risky business. Most brides end up buying a dress that is totally different to one they thought they’d wear, so buying accessories – whether it’s shoes, tiaras or jewellery – before you know the style of your dress could leave you with an overall image doesn’t quite look right. We always recommend buying the dress before anything else!
Consider some colour
A common mistake brides make is ruling out coloured jewellery. Adding a pop of colour with jewellery is a subtle way to liven up a classic neutral colour scheme. Alternatively, if you have a themed wedding, accessories are the perfect way to continue that theme throughout. This Thomas Sabo Pendant made with sterling silver and set with milky aquamarine and white cubic zirconia, is subtle and beautiful.
These Rebecca Earrings are a bit more out there and are still really elegant and pretty. Made with rose gold plated bronze and set with pink pearls and purple Swarovski crystals, they’ll look stunning if your colour scheme is purple.
You don’t have to match!
Not everything has to match – the key thing to remember is that this is your day and you need to bring your own flare. Brides often get given jewellery by family members to wear on the day and this should be embraced. So don’t worry about finding accessories to match, particularly if it is an old family heirloom – embrace the mix and match look.
Think beyond the wedding day
While you’re unlikely to wear your wedding dress or shoes again after the big day, you can try and choose jewellery that you will be able to wear again. Choosing jewellery that is versatile will ensure that you use it again and make the most of your budget. This Theo Fennel White Gold Bracelet is timeless, elegant and beautiful – what more could you ask for?
Despite having multiple focal points throughout the day, from the dress and colour scheme to the location and menu, many brides underestimate the power of jewellery and the dangers of getting it wrong. If you want any extra help, please feel free to contact Peter Jackson for some helpful advice.