How to Pick Your Wedding Day Jewels

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Wedding Day Baubles….picking jewels for the bride

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life; and how you look will be captured for the years to come. Well, you’ve decided on the dress. Now what?

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Picking the perfect jewels to compliment not compete with your dress can be a daunting task. Your jewels should complement your dress, reflect your personality and enhance your beauty, creating a visually balanced image.

The ladies over at SmartBride Boutique have you covered! They’ve got 5 questions to ask yourself before you go jewelry shopping:

• The Color Question: What color jewelry do you look best in? Gold or Silver? Does this coordinate well with your dress?
• Bold or Bashful? Are you comfortable with bold statement pieces or do you prefer simple classic pieces?
• The Neckline Question: What type of neckline does your dress have? Simple necklines like strapless, or scoop necklines are perfect for necklaces. For high or halter necklines, necklaces aren’t necessary and can end up taking away from the beauty of the dress. Instead, consider a pair of pretty earrings that don’t compete with your neckline.
• Lace, Beading & Ruffles: Does your dress have a lot of intricate detailing (e.g. lace, beading, ruffles)? If so, take care when picking your jewels. With intricate detail by your neckline you may want to opt for a simple necklace, or skip the necklace all together and opt for a great pair of statement earrings with a coordinated bracelet.
• Stunningly Simple? Is your dress simple like a sheath (e.g. no intricate beadwork, ruffles, or pleats)? If so, then a bold statement necklace can really dress up your gown and pull your look together.

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SmartBride Boutique is a free local classifieds site connecting brides past and present to buy, sell and save on new, discounted and used wedding dresses, jewelry , décor and more.