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You may hear that a white bridal gown requires silver jewelry and that an ivory bridal gown requires gold jewelry. Unless you specifically selected your bridal gown to match your engagement and wedding rings, select gold or silver jewelry according to your personal preference. You're going to find that almost everyone with whom you discuss your wedding plans has an opinion on nearly everything, usually stated as a rule.
When you select your wedding jewelry, ask yourself following questions:
Does jewelry fit occasion? Is it too formal or too casual? Does jewelry compete with your wedding dress? Does necklace follow curve of neckline? For example, if your wedding gown has a round neckline, a choker follows neckline. If your gown has a V-neck, a longer necklace follows neckline. Does your jewelry accentuate your best features, or does it attract attention to wrong area of your face or neckline?
Earring Options
Whether you choose studs, or dangling earrings, pearls or diamonds, key words are delicate and elegant. If your bridal bouquet and floral displays are predominantly pastel, you can select one of pastels for your jewelry ensemble. Pale pink pearls are stunning with a bouquet of pastel roses. Out with rules: wear whatever makes you look and feel good.
Neckwear Options
High necklines are only necklines that generally cannot support neckwear. The neckline is neckwear! If you're wearing a severe neckline such as a bateau, you can wear a more dramatic necklace: a larger, dramatic pendant or a longer strand of pearls. When in doubt, a simple pearl choker complements most necklines without overpowering gown.
Tiaras
If you elect to wear a tiara, limit rest of your jewelry to simple stud or button earrings and understated neckwear. You chose tiara to make a statement; let it do just that. In fact, you may want to forego a necklace when wearing a tiara so that eye wanders up to tiara.
When selecting your jewelry, determine which asset you want to emphasize, and use jewelry to draw attention to that asset.
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