Avoid The Pitfalls Of Shopping For Wedding Bands and Bridal Jewelry

 You've said "I do" and now its time to get the wardrobe planning done - jewelry is important not only for the bride but for the bridal party, including moms. Here is some helpful tips to avoid the pitfalls of shopping for wedding bands and bridal jewelry.

 Wedding Day Jewelry

The standard rule for bridal jewelry recommends you stay simple and classic with conservative themes.  Most brides wear fewer, more formal pieces of high-quality wedding jewelry.

Now that said, it depends on the type of wedding - a formal wedding will have a totally different tone than a beach wedding.  The bride's jewelry and accessories, should reflect the formality of the wedding celebration.  A small, informal wedding calls for simple jewelry, while a large, formal wedding calls for more elaborate jewelry.  Certain pieces of jewelry are considered more traditional than others. Diamond stud earrings suggest elegance, along with classic pearl necklaces and bracelets. Pearl jewelry -- a symbol of purity and innocence -- is the most popular choice by brides.

Wedding Day Pearls and Pearl Necklaces

Cultured pearls, deep-sea pearls, and freshwater pearls are most often used. Cultured pearls are the most common type of pearls, produced by with the combination of technology and the oyster. Deep-sea pearls are the naturally produced pearls. Freshwater pearls are found in rivers and lakes, and are known for their irregular shape and color with intense luster.

There are various lengths of pearl necklaces available.  These include the collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera, and lavaliere. The collar is made of several strands of pearls stacked up on the neck. A necklace that rests at the base of the throat is called a choker. A princess-length necklace rests above the bustline. A matinee-length necklace rests below the bustline. An opera length necklace falls around the waistline. A lavaliere is a pendant on a necklace.

Wedding Bracelets

Bracelets are appropriate  with sleeveless, short-sleeve, and three-quarter sleeved gowns. For a dramatic effect a bracelet can be combined with  tight fitted gloves.   

Wedding Earrings

There are as many styles of earrings as their are tastes.  The earrings you choose for yourself as the bride and for your bridesmaids should not be the center of attention.  A button earring will accent a round face,a dangle earring will widen a narrow face, and a square earring will accent a long face. 

Bridesmaid Jewelry

Your bridesmaids jewelry should be simple and not draw attention away from you.  Earrings and perhaps a necklace or bracelet works well. The bridesmaids should wear the same jewelry.

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