Wedding Accessories & Jewellery

Jewellery should complement rather than compete with the wedding gown. Heirloom pieces are excellent for weddings. Keep in mind the general tone and style of the wedding as well as the gown neckline, silhouette and fabric.

Gloves: choose a style that complements your gown; long gloves are excellent for a gown with little or no sleeves, short gloves go with short sleeves, elbow length gloves look great with a sleeveless gown or one with elbow length sleeves.

Lingerie: should be comfortable and discreetly hidden, consider the style of your dress and purchase your lingerie respectably, a strapless gown should be fitted with a strapless bra, etc. Many brides also purchase garters, garter belts and stockings to complete the entire ensemble. Brides should also purchase special nighties or teddies for the wedding night and honeymoon.

Shoes: Brides beware...this one item can make or break your wedding day comfort. Besides beauty the demands of a hectic and long wedding day, a night on the dance floor means you must place importance on your footwear.

Makeup and Hair: Should be done professionally or by a talented friend or family member. A professional makeup application can make a significant difference in the way the bride looks and how the wedding photographs turn out. Both hair and makeup should be rehearsed a couple of weeks before the wedding to avoid disaster

Headpiece / Veil: Your headpiece and your veil should complement the overall style of your gown. Another consideration to make is your wedding day hair style. It's often a good idea to have your headpiece & veil fitted prior to your wedding with your preferred hair style from your salon. This allows you to make sure you have the look you want.

Your Best Embellishments

The jewellery that you choose to wear on your wedding day is the single element that ties your whole look together. Are you looking for something glam and vintage, or delicate and feminine? Ostentatious, or subtle?

Traditionally, bridal jewellery is characterized by white crystal or pearls in a silver or gold setting. This look is timeless and lovely, but for those brides out there who are looking for something a little more unique, there are many options out there to suit any woman’s style.

Coloured stones have been especially popular over the last couple of years. Pastel and brightly coloured stones are ideal for a summer or beach wedding, while richer, deeper colours are preferable for a fall or winter wedding.

Whichever style you choose, the key to selecting your wedding jewellery is balance. If the bodice of your gown is heavily beaded or embellished, forgo a necklace to avoid crowding your neckline. Opt instead for a fun pair of earrings, which will provide all of the sparkle that you need without cluttering your look. If your dress is simpler in style, or if the focus of the embellishment is at the waist or on the skirt, feel free to pair it with a larger necklace…

The next thing that you will want to consider is the style of your wedding dress. Chandelier earrings or sparkling diamond or crystal necklaces complete the look of a princess-style gown. For a simpler gown, you can choose to stick with the minimalist theme by wearing a single strand of pearls or a simple pendant, or you can dress it up with a showpiece accessory.

When choosing your jewellery, it is important to consider the neckline of your gown. Pearl necklaces or diamond tennis necklaces are best suited to a round neckline. If your dress has a V-neck, a pendant or Y-style would be the most flattering. Sweetheart necklines can be worn with any style of necklace, and if your dress is of the one-shoulder or halter variety, it would be advisable not to wear a necklace at all, and choose an elaborate pair of earrings instead.

The most important thing when you are choosing your jewellery is how you intend to do your hair on the big day. Up-dos are a great way to showcase the line of the neck, and the effect can be emphasized by either a great necklace or a fun pair of earrings. For those intending to wear their hair down, go for a showier necklace and simple earrings, as the hair will most likely cover the ears. If you plan on wearing a crown or tiara, a simple pair of earrings is best to avoid cluttering the area around the face. You want your guest to see you in all of your personal radiance, not just the jewels.

Be careful when selecting your earrings to make sure that they suit the shape of your face. Chandelier and drop earrings are most flattering on an oval-shaped face, while long slim earrings suit a rounder face. Hoop-style earrings soften the lines of a rectangular face. Those with a heart-shaped face should aim for triangular or teardrop-shaped earrings, as the shape brings balance to their face. For women with a square face, small, round shapes are best.

Finding matching jewellery can be difficult, especially if you intend to match your accessories to those of your bridesmaids. Many retailers of wedding jewellery simplify this task by having sets available for purchase. Generally the matched sets consist of a necklace or pendant and a pair of earrings, but some designers may choose to add a bracelet to the line.

The pieces pictured in this post are available through Bridal Fantasy Jewellery’s newly updated website.

Commemorate Your Special Day with Dalla Nonna

Starting out as college roommates, Jessica Bohrer and Rebecca Richards are now “lawyers by day and jewelry designers by night.” Recently, they’ve launched a modern line of jewelry that aims to also embrace the past. The inspiration for their jewelry line dalla nonna, originated from the vintage pieces that were handed down to them from their mothers and grandmothers. Their jewelry line dalla nonna, derives its name from the Italian phrase “from the grandmother.” As they both fell in love with the idea of “taking something old and making it new again,” they’ve artistically created their signature line of calendar pendants and charms.

These signature pieces from dalla nonna, are made into both faux suede bracelets and elegant chain necklaces that are interlaced through priceless calendar pendants. Starting with the elaborate choices of rose gold, silver, yellow gold, and white gold; these pendants are then personalized to each individual as an exact month and day can be chosen to be engraved on the polished surface of their pendant. Accented with a beautiful sapphire to mark the day that is chosen, the color of the sapphire can also be also be personally selected for the wearer of the jewelry piece.

This line of jewelry is an ingenious approach that exemplifies and unifies dalla nonna’s devotion to tradition and trend. Derived from an old tie pin of Jess’ grandpa Howard, this signature jewelry line is chic, custom, and vintage-inspired. Not only can the pendant, sapphire, bracelet, and necklace be all personalized to any individual, you can use it to commemorate any “special” day. So no matter the occasion, whether it’s a birthday, graduation, engagement, or wedding, a piece from this vintage inspired jewelry line would be a great gift for any girl or woman that is celebrating a momentous occasion.

In addition to the standard collection, dalla nonna has expanded its line to include a special pink calendar bracelet in support of breast cancer research and awareness. Ten percent of their proceeds on sales of pink calendar bracelets will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization (http://ww5.komen.org/default.aspx). So join dalla nonna in their fight against breast cancer and find that perfect gift for that special person.

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