Bridal Jewelry to Match Your Wedding Gown

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The final accessories that match perfectly with your wedding gown are the bridal necklace, earrings, bracelet and hair accessories. Picking the right combination that works well with your bridal gown is the key to finishing off your bridal look.

Whether you are having a huge fancy wedding or a small gathering, finding the right final touches will add that extra sparkle and sophistication to look pulled together and complete.

A great place to start determining what bridal jewelry you will wear is to look at the fabric of your bridal gown. Are you wearing a traditional white gown, ivory and cream or another unique color? Does your gown have a colorful sash or embroidery details that those colors can be included into your bridal jewelry? These are the things to begin considering on your hunt for the right jewelry. Once you’ve determined your colors, you are set for the next step.

Look at your gown for embellishments. Are there rhinestones, pearls, crystals or bows on your gown? These are all details that can be of good use and guidance while selecting your bridal jewelry. If your gown has rhinestones on it, you may want to consider wearing bridal jewelry that also has rhinestones. The same goes for pearls, crystals, bows, ruffles and more.

After you’ve determined your colors and your materials to be included into your wedding jewelry, the next step is picking out which pieces you will want to include in your look. Some brides like to wear bracelets, necklaces, earrings and hair accessories all together. While other brides may only want a pair of earrings and a necklace. This is totally a personal style issue and it’s good narrow down what you like and what will work with your bridal gown.

Once you’ve determined the actual pieces you want the shopping can begin. If you’re looking for earrings, pick something that both compliments your bridal gown as well as your own personal style. If you like a more dramatic flair, chandelier bridal earrings may be just your right fit. If you are more understated and want a simpler look, standard drop earrings might get the job done.

When it comes to selecting your necklace style, you really must consider the neckline of your bridal gown. If you have a halter top, almost any style necklace will work, but if your gown wraps around your neck, a necklace might not be the right accessory for you. Whether you want your necklace to drape over your bridal gown, or just kiss the top of the neckline, find a fit that is perfect. A custom bridal jewelry designer can accomplish this task for you and it’s your wedding, so don’t settle for something that’s not perfect for you.

If you have no idea what styles you really want to wear or would look good with your bridal gown, consider all of your options. Take a friend with you to try on your gown and then whether you shop in stores or online, she can help you pick out a style that will match your gown perfectly while still reflecting your style.

We all know that once the wedding is over, the dress and shoes go away to be preserved. The wedding jewelry doesn’t have to. Of course you won’t be wearing that tiara again anytime soon, but the earrings, necklace and bracelet that you pick out can be worn for other special and formal occasions.

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Wirework Tiara/Cuff bracelet

This is an example of wirework techniques where I create spirals and by using 'crimp' beads can secure each crystal. I then wind the wire with the crystals threaded around the headband.


Wirework Crystal Cuff Bracelet

This is an example of crystals being 'wired' into floral shapes. This filigree is then wired onto the silver plated cuff bracelet.

This is also available in sterling silver - I am currently working on this as a commission. I will post an image on completion.

Watch this space for more creations!

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Tiara

Floral Cascade Tiara - designed to be worn slightly forward on the head with the strands falling on the side of the face if wished.

This is an example of one of my side tiaras - this has been popular with brides and also girls going to prom. The basic design has been altered to colourmatch gowns etc.

The basic technique is wire working:

Components needed:

1 silver plated tiara band

0.6 mm silver plated wire
silver plated craft wire
Swarovski Crystal clear bicones 5 mm

Technique

Take the 0.6 mm wire and decide on the size of each petal.
Create petals by curving to shape and then bending back on itself
To finish create a loop on one end of wire and feed other end through

Using craft wire bind the petals in the centre to create a flower

Wire wrap crystals across each petal and secure by winding round twice to secure and prevent wire slipping - a random design can be created and you can build as many crystals as you wish.

To make the 'cascade' take a length of 0.6 mm wire and create a small loop at one end
Using pliers flatten this.

Feed on one crystal at a time and using pliers create a 90 degree 'bend'
This creates a zig zag effect.

Repeat for second cascade - more can be added if required

Then secure flower to headband using craft wire
secure cascades by winding 0.5 mm wire on headband.

Finish by winding craft wire to finish all rough edges and ensure comfort for wearer


Regards
Sheila Kerr

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Finding the right bridal jewelry

Finding the right bridal jewelry for your special day is like adding the icing on the cake. It is that final piece that brings your entire look together making you feel even more beautiful than you could have imagined.

There are a few clues to follow to find the right bridal jewelry to finish off your own look. The first item to consider is the color of your wedding gown. Are you going with a traditional white or ivory gown, or are you going to be a bit original and do a light pink or other colored wedding gown? The color of your wedding gown should be reflected in your wedding jewelry. So if you are wearing a white wedding gown, go for the white pearls, if you have an ivory wedding gown, find the right ivory pearl to match that gown specifically. Swarovski makes a wide range of pearl colors that all can be matched perfectly to your gown.

The second item to consider is borrowed jewelry or pieces of accessories from your mom or family heirlooms. If your grandmother had a great vintage brooch that you love, try and incorporate that into your wedding jewelry. For instance, add the brooch in your hair with some hairpins, or attach it to your gloves. You can also make it the focal point of a necklace, bracelet or even wear it as jewelry around your wedding flower bouquet.

Another item to consider when selecting your bridal jewelry is the embellishments, if any, that your wedding gown has. If your gown is adorned with beautiful crystals, rhinestones, pearls or a combination of those items, you need to find wedding jewelry that will coordinate with those materials as well.

The last item to consider when making the selection of your bridal jewelry is the style of gown you will be wearing. If your bridal gown has a halter neckline, a necklace may not be the best option for you. You may want to consider a dramatic and chunky bracelet with some very dangly chandelier earrings.

Whatever you decide upon for your bridal jewelry and accessories, find pieces that you love and speak to you. Remember that you don't need to pack away your bridal jewelry with your gown, shoes and tiara. You can continue to wear your bridal jewelry for multiple celebrations and occasions to remember that special commitment you made on your most special day.

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Handwired Tiara for My Princess

My daughther always like to be a princess. So I have created a simple tiara for her.

Here is the step by step guide for you if you wish to make one for your princess too.

Materials

1. 1 headband

2. Pearls

3. Brown coloured wire

Step by Step Guide





Step 1
Draw out your design in a piece a paper.

Step 2

Hand-wire each stem according to your design. Leave about 2 inches at the end of the stem.

Step 3
Connect the stem to the headband by wrapping the remaining wire.

Rather simple to do. You can mix and match using other beads and come out with different designs by using the same techniques.

Hope you will like it!

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