If you are celebrating your union this summer, your wedding dress is certainly ready for months, but perhaps you are still hesitating on the final details of your bridal outfit: shoes, stole, and especially jewelry! It’s the detail that makes all the difference, but you still need to be able to decide. Here is our guide to help you choose your wedding jewelry.
Select your jewelry according to your face shape
The goal of both jewelry and clothing is to enhance your appearance. Therefore, it is essential to think about which wedding jewelry will suit you best.
If your face is round or wide, choose long and thin dangling earrings. Conversely, if your face is elongated, small round earrings, like cultured pearls, will highlight your features.
The necklace should also be chosen according to your body shape. If you have a generous bust and a slight double chin, a long bridal necklace with the pendant resting just above your chest will be very flattering. If you have a slender neck, you can wear a more substantial necklace close to your neck.
Choose your jewelry according to your wedding dress
Of course, your jewelry should match your wedding dress. With a halter neckline dress, a necklace is unnecessary, and the earrings should not be too long. If your wedding dress is very simple, on the other hand, it is a good idea to choose more statement bridal jewelry that will bring elegance to the overall look.
Should you choose a wedding jewelry set?
A wedding jewelry set is an option, but it can sometimes look overwhelming. Instead of a complete set, consider pairing earrings with a bracelet or a necklace with short earrings. If you wish to wear a full set (earrings, necklace, and bracelet), choose one that is of high quality and delicate to ensure the overall look is refined.
Can you borrow wedding jewelry from friends and family?
Of course! Beautiful bridal jewelry can be expensive, and if the jewelry is fake, it will show. Therefore, consider borrowing jewelry from your mother or grandmother, who will be very touched by the request. Additionally, you can incorporate the “something borrowed” tradition (and perhaps even “something blue” if you find a sapphire in the family jewelry box!).
Finally, wear your engagement ring on your right hand.
This will free up your left ring finger for the wedding band, which is traditionally worn on that finger to be closest to the vein that leads to the heart! If you have been wearing your engagement ring on the left and it is not stackable with the wedding band, consider switching it to the right hand.