Ask almost any bride what she wants to feel like on her wedding day, and she will say, “a princess”. Well, every princess needs her crown jewels, and this is especially true for a bride. Here is a guide to choosing the perfect wedding jewelry for the “princess bride”.
First of all, every royal bride (even those who are only queen for a day!) deserves to wear a tiara. When choosing a tiara, think about the details on your bridal gown and the hairstyle you plan to wear for your big day. As a rule of thumb, the bigger your hair will be, the bigger the tiara or crown you can carry gracefully. A bride who is going to have a gorgeous mass of curls piled into a loose style on the top of her head will find that a tiara with some height to it is going to look fabulous. On the other hand, if your hair will be worn down with minimal lift at the crown, select a headpiece that sits closer to the hairline. A delicate tiara with an open floral motif created in crystals and pearls will work with virtually any hairstyle.
The style of your gown will play a big role in your choices for tiaras and sets of bridal jewelry. Let’s say that your dream gown is a strapless dress created from a luxurious lace and covered with hundreds of crystal and pearl beads. You should look for bridal jewelry sets and headpieces which are handcrafted with both crystals and pearls, rather than just one or the other. A stunning necklace would be a multistrand choker which has an open design (so pretty with the openness of lace). A pair of crystal and pearl drop earrings, a delicate tiara (when the necklace is a statement piece, the headpiece should be more subdued), and a bracelet will complete the effect. A tip: when choosing a wedding bracelet to wear with a lace gown, pick one that features drilled gems strung on smooth silver wire links, rather than the sort that has gems set with prongs, as they can snag the fine lace.
Perhaps you are more the shimmery satin type of princess bride. If a ballgown with yards and yards of satin and a cathedral length train sounds like your taste, you will want to shop for bridal jewelry sets that are equally fabulous and glamorous. Brilliant czs set into silver will be the perfect complement to a satin ballgown. Large chandelier style earrings will dazzle, especially when paired with a cz chandelier style pendant. You will feel as though you have borrowed the crown jewels for a day in such a spectacular bridal jewelry set!
Some princess brides prefer sophisticated accessories. If you are into a sexy look, such as a slinky silk halter bridal gown, you will need the perfect jewelry to match. Long Swarovski crystal stiletto earrings are cool and sophisticated. Wear them with armloads of sparkly crystal bracelets for a look that is hot enough for the most upscale nightclub in town. Or opt for a stylish pair of Swarovski crystal chandelier earrings. Instead of a traditional tiara, the sophisticated princess bride will love the effect of a bejeweled double headband, which is sleek and stylish.
Whatever type of princess bride you are, have fun choosing the accessories that really make you feel like royalty. Your wedding is your one chance to really live out your fantasy. Take advantage of it by wearing bridal jewelry that is absolutely spectacular.
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about weddings, jewelry, and society. Glamorous sets of bridal jewelry will help you to feel like royalty on your wedding day.
