Bridal Jewelry Tips for Selecting the Perfect Sets

Deciding what bridal jewelry to wear on your special day is an exciting, fun part of planning your wedding. The possibilities are endless and exciting.

They range from bridal tiaras to diamond earring sets. However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind before you make your final selections. Here are a few quick tips to help.

First, you will likely want to wear your engagement ring. Most brides do. Other rings are acceptable. Just make sure they don’t detract from your engagement ring. When your husband-to-be slides your wedding band on your finger, the last thing you’d want is for people to be looking at the gorgeous, but huge, multi-gemmed ring you picked up for a song at the vintage shop downtown.

You will also want to be sure you have his wedding band all ready. Since bands are generally bought in matching sets, this shouldn’t be a problem.

Next, when choosing other accessories for your bridal jewelry, you want to keep in mind the color of your gown. Whatever you choose should coordinate with your gown and not compete with it. You don’t want to wear jewelry that overpowers your wedding dress and takes attention away from it. Other considerations when picking out your bridal jewelry are your skin tone and hair color.

Another tip is to keep it simple. While you want to show your personal flair, you don’t want to overdo. Pearls are classic choices and for a good reason. They’re tasteful, simple, and flatter most skin tones. Borrowing your mother’s adds an extra personal touch to your choice. Matching sets of other types of jewels are also an easy way to ensure your jewelry is coordinated and compliments you wedding dress.

One last thing you want to consider when choosing your bridal jewelry is the time of day your wedding will take place. Afternoon weddings tend to be more subdued, and you’ll want bridal jewelry with a little less flash. Evening weddings, though, are a lot more dramatic. You can bling to the max without fear of overdoing—just don’t let any accessory take away from that oh, so special moment when that wedding band goes on your finger!