Finding the Perfect Pair of Earrings
Finding the Perfect Pair of Earrings
Accessorizing is about balance. It’s about harmonizing your gown with the jewelry you wear on your wedding day. The design of your earrings will be influenced by the style of your gown, the formality of the wedding, the shape of your face, and of course, personal preference.
Your accessories should complement your gown, never compete with it. The general rule of thumb: if your gown is very detailed, your accessories should be more subdued. Gowns with more simplistic designs may be partnered with more elaborate accessories. This rule also holds for and applies to earring-necklace combinations.
The size of the earrings should complement and be in proportion to your face. Earrings, because of their position, emphasize the mid section of the face. Button and cluster earrings, which appear as one solid unit, will showcase a narrow face but add unnecessary width and attention to a round face. Small studs flatter brides with smaller faces.
Drop earrings, by definition, dangle and sparkle with every move of your head. These work best with hairstyles that show off your ears. Consider upswept hairdos or if you’re keeping your hair down, keep tresses tucked behind the ears to emphasize the drop earrings. They’re great for elongating the neckline and highlight brides with oval faces. Chandelier earrings work equally well.
The formality of your wedding will affect your choice of earrings. More formal weddings call for more classic designs. Dangling ladybug earrings may work well for a garden wedding, but would be ill fit for a lavish church ceremony.
Before your first fitting, contact the bridal salon to see if you can wear makeup at the fitting. Then, book your hair and makeup trial for an earlier time on the same day. Bring different types of earrings with you to the first fitting. Try them on with your gown. Having this ensemble together will give you a better visual idea of what will best work with your gown.
Regardless of the style of the earrings, ensure the backing is secure to prevent any mishaps on the day of the wedding. Ultimately, it will boil down to your own personal taste, comfort, and style. You know yourself best!
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Wedding Planning Tip #2 Bridal Jewelry Simplified
Bridal Jewelry Simplified
Nothing borrowed? Nothing new? Don’t worry. Old wedding folklore and superstition can be put aside for your big day. It’s perfectly acceptable to buy inexpensive or semi-precious bridal jewelry and bridal accessories. If saving money and following tradition is important, wear blue fresh water pearls on your wedding day. Fresh water pearls are much cheaper than their cultivated cousins, but look just as elegant.
Pearl bridal jewelry is fairly standard for most traditional weddings, but don’t be afraid to break tradition. It’s your day, and you should wear what suits you the most. Try to match your bridal jewelry to your personality and your dress. If the most jewelry you’ve ever worn is a pair of plain stud earrings, keep your bridal jewelry simple as well.
Your bridesmaids’ jewelry should follow your lead. If you’re wearing simple, understated bridal jewelry, the bridesmaids should have minimal jewelry as well. Sometimes a pair of pearl drop earrings is all you really need to complete the look.
Remember, with bridal jewelry less is often all you need.
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Wedding Plan Tip #1 Beach Party
Beach Party
If you are holding a beach themed wedding, keeping the theme universal makes the planning and preparations much easier. When you begin planning the bridesmaid luncheon, why not consider combining the male and female attendants “thank you” party into one competitive and fun event. Planning the wedding attendant luncheon for your entire bridal party can be a great deal of fun and take very little effort as long as you identify your main goal of the event and create an entire afternoon around that activity. Since you are hosting a luncheon, a beach barbecue would be a thematic and fun.
An afternoon activity that would provide lighthearted fun and competitiveness between the two sides of the bridal party could include a “sand castle building” competition at your local beach. This unique and exciting activity would provide a great opportunity for everyone to meet and get to know one another and express their creative side along the way. Additional activities that could be included in the day’s itinerary could include a game of beach volleyball and a bonfire. However, if you intend to build a fire on a public beach it is often a good idea to check with your city council to discover if any special permits are necessary prior to hosting your event.
Taking time to locate beach themed wedding attendant gifts for each member of your wedding party is actually easier than you might think; many online and retail wedding planning outlets have unique and creative wedding party favors to give to your friends and family on this special day.
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