Wedding Day Jewellery

What is wedding jewellery? It is everything that goes to make up the final picture. This includes chokers, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and, of course, tiaras.

Clearly though, the wedding rings make up the most important aspect of wedding jewellery (after the engagement ring, of course). Trends come and go, but what is important is buying rings that suit your personalities and your lifestyles. Brides may want wedding bands that match or complement her engagement ring. Some couples like to have matching wedding bands, with perhaps a broader band for the groom. These bands can be plain or ornate and some couples like to have their names and the wedding date or some other meaningful inscription inside the rings.

Then it is up to the bride to accessorize. What she chooses depends on her gown, her personality and the formality of the occasion. A traditional bride in white will look perfect with diamond earrings and a matching tennis bracelet. Obviously cubic zirconium or Swarovski crystals will look just as good and will not put a dent in your budget.

Pearls, fresh water or cultured, are available in a remarkable range of shape and colour and have always been a favourite with brides. Their perennial elegance makes them a perfect accessory, whether it is a single string or a triple rope of pearls or whether it is a matching set of teardrop pearls made up into earrings and a pendant.

So too, a bride with a really individual sense of style may want to ring the changes with coloured cubic zirconium, which is currently very popular. There are also no rules that prohibit a bride from wearing big, black glass beads or Marcasite earrings.

For her something borrowed, she may wish to add a sentimental touch to her outfit with a brooch from her aunt, used to pin the sash around her waist, or to borrow some vintage earrings or a tiara from grandma.

Sometimes, all the bride needs to wear to show off a perfect neckline is a simple gold cross on a fine gold chain.

A thoughtful bride could make a gift of the jewellery worn by the bridesmaids. There is such variety at ones disposal these days. The range of elegant Swarovski pearls and crystal available make it a simple and relatively inexpensive task to match all aspects of ones wedding jewellery. This is particularly pleasing once one has decided on a wedding theme.

Well-chosen accessories can be the perfect finishing touches to your perfect day.