Tiny Buy Mighty: How to Choose Wedding Earrings to Complement Your Wedding Day Look
When it comes to achieving the perfect bridal look, the dress, the shoes, the hair and the makeup are the main components to consider. However, selecting your bridal jewellery is also an important part of the wedding planning process as it completes your look with that final touch of glitz.
When choosing your bridal jewellery, you’ll want to look for pieces that elevate your bridal look, rather than overshadow it. Dramatic jewellery can add sparkle to a relaxed look while smaller pieces will complement a carefully put-together style. If you don’t want to be decked out in jewellery, simple, modern wedding earrings are the best choice as they’re the easiest to wear with any type of dress or glam. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about finding the perfect pair of earrings to match your gown and your personal style.
Consider Your Dress Neckline
The neckline style of your gown will determine your jewellery choice, especially your earrings’ shape. That is because your earrings will frame your face just like the cut and design of your gown neckline will. Both your earrings and neckline choice should create a beautiful cohesive backdrop that allows your face to be the centrepiece.
Bare or low necklines, such as strapless, sweetheart and off-the-shoulder necklines offer the perfect setting for statement bridal jewelry earrings. Make a statement with multi-tiered chandelier earrings, or go for a more subtle look with long-chain earrings that hang just above your shoulders.
For dresses that feature an elegant high neck or intricate detailing, the safe option is to keep it simple with studs or modest drop earrings with classic pearls or diamonds to let the dress be the main object of attention. This doesn’t mean the earring cannot be used to highlight the designs in the dress. Just make sure you consider all the little detail to ensure a perfect match.
For example, you can pair longer earrings with a high neckline dress to elongate your neck and draw the attention from your dress to your face. The key is to find wedding earrings that look like they were made for the dress. In other words, if your gown is beaded or is embellished with fabric appliques, find earrings that feature the same shapes, stones or patterns.
Match Your Earring Tone with Your Dress
Gold jewellery matches best with ivory colour dresses as it highlights the creamy tone of the fabric. Champagne tinted gowns also work well with gold but suit especially well with rose gold as it brings out subtle pink hues.
Silver and platinum metals are best worn with pure white gowns, as are white pearls. Diamond white dresses (a slightly off-white colour between ivory and pure white) go well with both cool and warm tones, so you can choose any metal you want.
Beadwork embellishments will dictate the tone of your jewellery. In this case, both the dress and the jewellery will be sparkling, so you’ll want both to sparkle in the same cool or warm tones to keep your look harmonious.
Don’t Forget Your Hair
Your bridal hairstyle also plays an important part in your bridal earrings choice. If you’ll be wearing your hair up or pulled back, your earrings will be the main face-framer. However, if you’ll be wearing your hair down, your earring should be secondary to your hair. Keep in mind that any embellished accessories such as clips, pins or headbands should also be matched as closely as possible.
If you’ll be wearing a veil, it should also be taken into consideration. A modest veil may not pair well with show-stopping chandelier earrings. So, to get the best of both worlds, consider an earring change from simple studs during the ceremony to a dazzling pair of party earrings for the reception.
Consider Comfort
Between the ceremony, reception, photos and special activities, wedding celebrations can last for up to 6 hours. This is why it’s important to think about how comfortable your earrings will be when you’re wearing them for long periods of time. It’s tough to judge comfort without trying on earrings, but a good rule of thumb is to stick to styles you’ve worn before.
If you normally wear small earrings, your wedding day probably isn’t the best day to try big chandelier earrings. If you’ve decided you want a statement earring, look for pieces made mainly of lighter materials such as silk or lace.
Consider Your Personal Style
Just as important as all the above is finding the perfect wedding earrings that reflect your personal style. All the different options available on the market give you the opportunity to highlight your flair with fashion and your wedding theme.
Vintage Earrings
Want your earrings to match your rustic wedding decoration? No problem, you should be able to find a range of bridal earrings that conveys the style and era. Good examples of vintage-style earrings include silver or gold plating, baguette crystals, pave set crystal stones, intricate detailing, and pearls. A pair of utterly vintage earrings can be a great addition to uplift a plain and classic wedding gown.
Modern Earrings
Geometric and graphic earring styles are ideal for brides with an ultra-modern sense of taste. To avoid overwhelming your face, combine clean lines, big stones, and sharp shapes with a subdued colour palette.
Opulent Earrings
Chandelier earrings reflect old-world elegance, making them ideal for a bride who wants to feel regal on her wedding day. Take some design cues from your wedding décor if it’s an opulent theme.