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Bridal Jewelry and The Dress

January 28th, 2010

We all know that when a bride to be has already spent practically twenty years planning her wedding before she even knows who the groom is, the image that she dreams of is how she will look on her wedding day. Every little detail counts and is carefully pondered upon before making the all important wedding decisions.

The first part of the dream is “The Dress”, the wedding gown, her day, her style. The selection of the wedding gown is one of the most important items a bride to be must decide upon. The dress no matter what the style should always be a selection that the bride to be feels elegant and beautiful in. Whether a bride envisions herself in a simple white gown, a lacy gown or a bright pink gown, the bride’s attitude in the dress is what makes that bride an individual and beautiful bride on her wedding day. The selection of the wedding gown should always remain fun and as stress free as possible, buy what makes you feel beautiful.

Now that the dress has been chosen, you have been measured and the all important deposit has been made, you are committed to “The Dress”, you need to finish off your bridal look for your wedding day. This is where all of the little details that you hem and haw about for hours come together to make a magnificent and magical combination of the perfect bride! The shoes, the garter, the something old something new and last but certainly not least, the bridal jewelry!

The bridal jewelry that the bride to be decides upon should coordinate with the wedding gown she has selected to wear for the big wedding day. Keeping in mind the style of your dress, the bridal jewelry selection must be made with as careful of attention to detail as when choosing your wedding gown. The bridal jewelry chosen by the bride should finish off your look and bring the entire ensemble together. » Read more: Bridal Jewelry and The Dress

Jewelry for All Types of Wedding Gowns

January 1st, 2010

We all know that when a bride to be has already spent practically twenty years planning her wedding before she even knows who the groom is, the image that she dreams of is how she will look on her wedding day.   Every little detail counts and is carefully pondered upon before making the all important wedding decisions. The first part of the dream is “The Dress”, the wedding gown, her day, her style.   The selection of the wedding gown is one of the most important items a bride to be must decide upon.   The dress no matter what the style should always be a selection that the bride to be feels elegant and beautiful in.   Whether a bride envisions herself in a simple white gown, a lacy gown or a bright pink gown, the bride’s attitude in the dress is what makes that bride an individual and beautiful bride on her wedding day.   The selection of the wedding gown should always remain fun and as stress free as possible, buy what makes you feel beautiful. Now that the dress has been chosen, you have been measured and the all important deposit has been made, you are committed to “The Dress”, you need to finish off your bridal look for your wedding day.   This is where all of the little details that you hem and haw about for hours come together to make a magnificent and magical combination of the perfect bride!  The shoes, the garter, the something old something new and last but certainly not least, the bridal jewelry!The bridal jewelry that the bride to be decides upon should coordinate with the wedding gown she has selected to wear for the big wedding day.   Keeping in mind the style of your dress, the bridal jewelry selection must be made with as careful of attention to detail as when choosing your wedding gown.   The bridal jewelry chosen by the bride should finish off your look and bring the entire ensemble together.  Some suggestions to follow as to the style of dress you are wearing to match the style of the bridal jewelry you will wear follows. Open Backed Dress -  When wearing an open back dress, adding a bridal jewelry lariat is a great way to add the final detail to show off your beautiful wedding gown.   A bridal lariat is a piece of bridal jewelry that the bride wears around her neck like a normal necklace; however; the back of the neck will have a longer dangling piece of jewelry to finish off the look.   Depending upon the piece of bridal jewelry, lariats can be purchased that are adjustable, which will be a better fit for any bride with a backless dress.   Another great way to show off a backless dress is a bridal jewelry choker or bridal jewelry collar with a hanging jewel embellishment in the back.   Bridal chokers have become a very modern and popular choice for brides that want an edgier bridal look and feel that still embraces the classic and elegant bride. V Neck Dress -  When a bride is wearing a v neck style wedding gown, Y- drop necklaces are a very nice touch for bridal necklace jewelry.   The Y- drop necklace takes the same angles as the v neck wedding gown line.   Bridal chokers are also a great selection for the bride that is wearing a v line dress.   The choker gives clean lines and does not distract from the v neck style of dress.   Regular simple and double strand necklaces also work very nicely for this style of wedding gown, as they provide a simple but elegant style that compliments the v neck. Square Top Dress – For the brides that select a very traditional square top wedding gown, simple single strand and double strand bridal jewelry necklaces are a great way to finish off the neckline.   They bring contrast and attract the eye towards the cut of the dress.   For a very clean lined look, bridal jewelry chokers are the most perfect style of bridal jewelry necklines for the square top dress.   The bridal choker has become more and more popular as the years pass, now with so many options available; brides are finding it easier to select the perfect bridal jewelry choker that fits the style of their gowns. The Sweetheart Gown -  The sweetheart gown style of wedding gown is accessorized nicely with a y – drop necklace, as it follows the line of the top of the wedding gown.   Also with this style of gown, bridal chokers go nicely, as well as pendant necklace and simple round necklaces.   The sweetheart gown is such a nice choice; the bridal jewelry that you select to wear with the gown should always compliment that neckline. Strapless Dress – When a bride wears a strapless gown, there are many options for the bridal jewelry necklace.   A bridal jewelry choker is such a great way to compliment the line of the top of the dress.   A choker brings a symmetrical and parallel line, and adding a sparkly pearl or swarovski crystal bridal jewelry choker or collar with a strapless gown is so elegant and sophisticated.   In addition to the bridal choker, simple pendant necklaces as well as single strand and multi-strand necklaces make great choices for the strapless style wedding gown.   Wearing a strapless gown draws much attention to the shoulders and neck region, so wearing the perfect bridal jewelry that looks spectacular with that line of dress is very important for your bridal look. Halter Top Dress -  The halter top dress calls for a certain type of bridal jewelry.   A dangle backed necklace or lariat are perfect for this line of wedding gown.   The attention is drawn on the front and the back, making use of the entire wedding gown to compliment your bridal jewelry.   A halter dress also looks beautifully pulled together with a y drop necklace or pendant necklace.   The y drop necklace was just about made for this style of wedding gown; the y drop centers the entire look and feel of this type of gown. Off The Shoulder Dress -  When wearing an off of the shoulder dress, any style of bridal jewelry necklace works.   A regular single or double strand necklace can frame out your entire bridal look with simplicity.   If you choose to wear a bridal jewelry choker, that brings the eyes up to the face with ease as it finished off your bridal look.   Y drop and lariats work great with the off the shoulder dress.   Depending upon how much of your back shows, a lariat can look elegant from behind when standing at the alter, and a y drop necklace really brings focus to the bride with this gown.   What ever style you choose for this line of dress, you cannot go wrong. One Shoulder Dress or Asymmetric Dress -  With the asymmetric gown, it is best to choose a great bracelet and pair of earrings, as a necklace will look unbalanced and unnatural.   The one shoulder dress is a bold move; wear a bold bracelet and glamorous earrings. Scoop Necked Gown – When wearing the scooped neck gown a simple one or multi-strand necklace is perfect.   A necklace such as the simple one to five strand bridal necklaces will frame out the top of your wedding gown perfectly.   A bridal jewelry choker is also a really nice selection for this style of dress.   It is a simple and even topper to the scoop neckline, a great selection. Whatever your dress selection, choose bridal jewelry that makes you feel gorgeous when you put it on.   Your bridal jewelry is your icing on the cake and the selection of the bridal jewelry is just as important as the selection of the gown.   Your bridal jewelry will be bridal accessories that you cherish for a life time.   You will never wear your wedding gown after the big day, but you can wear your bridal jewelry when ever you want to.   Wearing your bridal jewelry is your memory to the most special day in your life.   What ever your bridal jewelry selection, look spectacular on your wedding day because you waited for this special moment for a lifetime!

Colorful Trends in Bridal Gowns

December 24th, 2009

More and more brides are daring to think beyond the traditional when it comes to their wedding gowns. This will be even easier for 2010 brides, due to the abundance of colorful accents on the newest bridal gowns. This is a look at the colorful trends in bridal gowns, from the subtle to the daring. One thing we can say for sure is that black is back. The bold combination of black and white was a smash hit on the runways this season. For brides who want to look chic not funeral, the idea is to use a bit of black as an accent on a white gown. This trend was especially prevalent at Vera Wang, where it seemed like almost every wedding dress had a piece of black ribbon wrapped around the waist, bodice, or shoulders. One way to keep this trend from being too harsh is to choose a sheer black ribbon. Another option is to wear the gown as all-white for the ceremony, and then layer over a black waist sash for a chic reception look. Some of the designers were going for all out color, like the pale green gown at Romona Keveza. If that is too much color for you, try a soft blush gown, especially one in the hottest fabric for 2010, tulle. The effect is pure romance, and the color is subtle enough to set you apart from the pack while still retaining the look of a true bride. Accent your colored bridal gown with custom jewelry in either clear crystals or a subtly contrasting hue of Swarovski pearls. Gold is another color that is being shown in full force for the latest wedding gowns. Forget tiny gold embroidery; these gold embellishments are meant to be seen at a distance. Large gold motifs on full skirted gowns are ideal for the bride who is seeking a truly luxurious bridal gown. Pair the gold with ivory, white, or even pale blue. Thinking pink? Then try a wedding dress with a pink sash at the waist, or even a large cluster of pink fabric flowers. It is a lovely way to add a touch of color to your wedding gown without making too bold a statement. Finish it off with coordinating custom bridal jewelry in a gentle rose hue and a big bouquet of pink flowers, such as peonies or hydrangeas. The most bold and dramatic color for a wedding gown would have to be red. Not one that you see much in mainstream bridal collections, red wedding gowns are nonetheless one of the most sought after unique styles. Not sure how to go about finding a red dress? You have several options. See if your favorite bridal gown can be custom ordered in red (choose a style that is grand enough that it won’t come across like a bridesmaid dress). Another idea is to have a seamstress add a red sash or red beading to your favorite traditional white gown. This will allow you to have exactly what you want for your bridal gown. Finally, keep in mind the transformative power of accessories. If you love the concept of a wedding dress with a bit of color but are unsure about straying so far from tradition, wear a white gown and punch it up with colorful accessories, like a special pair of blue Swarovski crystal earrings (for your “something blue”) or a fabulous purple pair of shoes. Whether you prefer to wear a colorful gown or simply layer in a touch of color, you will be sure to have fun creating a wedding day look that expresses your personal style.