Bridal Jewelry
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
The first decision a bride must make when she is choosing bridal party jewelry is whether the bracelets, earrings and necklaces will be solely gifts or if they are going to be a part of the matrimonial ceremony. To clarify, if a bride decides on pearls for her attendants, a retailer usually carries a tear drop pearl pendant on a chain, a cultured single-strand pearl necklace, an uncultured single-strand pearl necklace and a multi-strand pearl necklace.
This allows the bride to choose between bridal party jewelry options, but still retain preference for pearls. If the bride still wants uniformity in the photos, choosing the same necklaces but varying the bracelets is another option. Previewing both pierced and clip-on will prevent the bride from having to start from scratch if she dislikes the clip-on style. If a bracelet is not adjustable, the bride will want to choose a size small enough to stay firmly in place while the wedding party walks down the aisle and dances during the reception.
Pendants and necklaces provide opportunities to keep the wedding and marriage next to the bridesmaid’s heart, literally. If the piece is too personal or unique, it is no longer a practical piece of jewelry. Bridesmaid jewelry sets provide a wonderful way for a bride to share her love with those closest to her. With creativity and tact, a bride can give her loved ones a gift that will commemorate a strong marriage and their role in it.