How to Pick the Right Jewelry for Your Wedding Day

When it comes to your wedding day, every detail matters – especially the jewelry. From the jewelry that adds a bit of shine as you walk down the aisle to the heirloom pieces passed down through your family, your wedding jewelry should match your style and reflect your personal story.

As a small, family-owned jeweler, we know how deeply personal this day is. That’s why we’re here to guide you through choosing the perfect pieces that will not only elevate your bridal style, but also feel authentically you.

Start with Your Dress

The neckline, color, and overall style of your wedding dress are key to selecting the right jewelry. Here are a few tips based on dress style:

Strapless or Sweetheart Neckline: A statement necklace or a choker can beautifully fill in the space and draw attention upward. Pair it with stud or drop earrings depending on how bold you want to go.
V-Neck or Plunging Neckline: A pendant or Y-shaped necklace elongates the neckline and adds elegance. Complement it with matching earrings.
High Neck or Illusion Neckline: Let the dress speak for itself and skip the necklace. Instead, go for standout earrings or a bold bracelet.
Backless Dress: Consider a back-drop necklace – it's an unexpected, elegant touch.

The color of your gown also matters. Ivory and champagne tones pair well with yellow or rose gold, while bright white works beautifully with platinum or white gold.

Match Your Metals to Your Mood

Every metal has its own vibe. Yellow gold offers a timeless, warm glow; rose gold is romantic and vintage-inspired; white gold and platinum feel sleek and modern. If your engagement ring is a certain metal, you might want to keep your other jewelry consistent for a cohesive look – but rules are meant to be broken if your heart says otherwise!

Keep It Balanced

Your jewelry should enhance your look, not overpower it. If you’re wearing bold earrings, you might skip a necklace. If your dress has lots of embellishment, opt for simpler jewelry to avoid a busy look. And if you’re going minimal with your dress, you have more freedom to bring in eye-catching pieces.

Ask yourself: What’s the one piece I want to stand out? Focus on that and let everything else play a supporting role.

Don’t Forget Sentiment

Weddings are the perfect occasion to wear meaningful jewelry – your grandmother’s pearl earrings, your mother’s bracelet, or a custom piece designed just for you. As a family jeweler, we love helping couples incorporate heirlooms or create new keepsakes that carry sentimental weight.

If you have a piece you’d like to wear but it doesn’t quite match your look, consider having it updated or reset into something that feels more “you.”

Coordinate with Your Hairstyle

Your hair affects how your jewelry is seen. If you’re wearing it up, chandelier or drop earrings can add drama. Wearing your hair down? Studs or smaller drops may be more visible and comfortable. Hair accessories like jeweled pins or combs can also double as subtle sparkle.

Try It All On

Don’t wait until the last minute – try on your jewelry with your dress, shoes, and hairstyle ahead of time. Take photos from different angles and see how everything looks together. This will help you avoid surprises and make sure you feel confident and radiant on the big day.

Your wedding jewelry should reflect your personal style, complement your dress, and – most importantly – make you feel amazing. Whether you’re drawn to timeless classics or one-of-a-kind custom pieces, we’re here to help you find or create jewelry that’s as unforgettable as your love story.

Stop by our shop or reach out for a personalized consultation – we’d be honored to be part of your big day.