Tips for Choosing Jewellery for Bridesmaids

When choosing jewellery for your bridesmaids’ you should always consider the following:
The neckline of their dress
The colour
Any detail, embroidery or embellishment
The overall look
Any matching accessories
The age of the bridesmaid

The Neckline

Dresses with round necks best suit necklaces of a round shape – like a simple string of pearls or crystals. If the neckline is very high – like many flower girl dresses – a pendant and chain is a good alternative.

Square necklines can be softened with round necklaces and if there is a lot of neck on show, this can be concealed using a multi-strand necklace.

V-Neck, halter neck or sweetheart necklines work best with necklaces that have a drop – or come to a point. A simple pendant or chain is another good option for this design.

Strapless gowns are the most easy to accessorise, especially if the are plain or undecorated. Round shaped necklaces, pendants or the traditional choker all work well.

The Colour

Anyone looking for a bridesmaids’ dress in today’s market cannot fail to notice the vast array of colours available and it is usually possible to find beads that either match or complement the colour you have chosen.

Remember – if it is not possible to find an exact matching colour, chose a bead one or 2 shades either darker or lighter than the dress, for jewellery that will complement rather than match exactly.

You should also take into account the way the beads pick up and reflect light and colour from their surroundings and how they will look together.

When choosing jewellery for your bridesmaids, remember to take into account their skin tone, hair and eye colour.

The Detail, Beading, Embroidery or Embellishment on the Bridesmaids’ Dress

If the dress is of a plain colour and pattern with no detailing then you are free to choose jewellery that complements your bridesmaids’ and the colour of their dresses. However – if the dresses are beaded or embroidered in any way, please think carefully about the jewellery you choose.

Simple designs are best – like those made on almost invisible illusion thread – in beads that match or complement the embellishment in the dress. Alternatively why not consider a simple pendant with matching bracelet and earrings – or no necklace at all, just bracelet and earrings.

The Overall Look

Choose jewellery that fits in with the overall look of your wedding. If you have chosen simple, understated jewellery for yourself, it would be a mistake to choose elaborate multi-coloured pieces for your bridesmaids.

If you source all your jewellery from the same designer, it may be possible to buy accessories for your bridesmaids that echo the designs you have chosen for yourself.

Try also to take into account the shapes and sizes of your bridesmaids and not chose designs that could emphasise parts they may be embarrassed about. A choker for example will emphasise a larger than average neck and may make your bridesmaid feel uncomfortable on the day.

Safe and pretty choices for any bridesmaid are a simple string of pearls or crystals – perhaps on illusion thread, or a pendant that can be worn again in the future.

Why not ask your designer to uses different sized beads to accommodate the different sizes of your bridesmaids?

Matching Jewellery to Accessories

If you have brought your hair accessories elsewhere, try and match your jewellery to the beads used.

Alternatively, buy your hair accessories and jewellery from a designer who can make everything to match.

The Age of your Bridesmaids

You might also want to consider the ages of your bridesmaids. If you choose your designer well, you should be able to get jewellery in matching colours but in designs suitable for the age of your maids.

Or if you'd like to use the same design for all your bridesmaids, speak to your jewellery designer as it may be possible to customize the design using the same colour and shape of bead, but in sizes best suited to the age/size of your bridesmaid.

Some After Thoughts…

If you are giving the jewellery as a gift, you might also want to think about the longevity of the piece – can it be worn again, is it made of a material that will stand the test of time?

Most importantly – be kind! Choose jewellery for your bridesmaids that they like, flatters them and is comfortable and easy to wear.

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