Tips on Choosing Fabulous Bridal Earrings

By Laura Firenze, executive summarized by Andromeda

When you are trying to look as gorgeous as possible on your wedding day, every detail counts. Other than your gown, it is your wedding jewelry that will make the biggest impact on your finished look. Because they frame your face, you want to be especially careful when choosing your bridal earrings. Here are some tips on how to find the most fabulous earrings for your wedding day.

There are a variety of things to keep in mind about selecting bridal jewelry sets in general, and earrings in particular. Your earrings should suit the style of your gown, complement the shape of your face, and coordinate with your bridal headpiece, as well as with any other wedding jewelry that you may already have. Ideally, when shopping for bridal earrings and the rest of their jewelry sets, brides will also look for pieces that they will be able to wear again for special occasions after the wedding.

That is a lot to look for all in one set of earrings! That is why it can be hard for brides to come to a decision about the small details of their wedding ensembles. Even for those who are not normally love to shop, selecting the perfect bridal earrings can be a straightforward assignment, if you break the thought process down into manageable steps.

Start by thinking about the style of your gown, and the general theme of your wedding. A formal evening wedding has a very different flavor than an informal reception at a public park, which will be different from a tropical beach wedding. Your bridal jewelry (and your gown, of course) should seem appropriate for the location. If your wedding is formal, plan on shopping for very sparkly earrings, such as Swarovski crystal chandelier or drop styles. The relaxed park wedding would call for something like a pretty sterling silver dangle to frame your face, while keshi or coin pearl drops look wonderful at the beach.

Many bridal gowns have special embellishments that can be enhanced with the right accessories. If your gown features beautiful silver embroidery, look for earrings that are handcrafted in sterling silver. Brides who have chosen dresses that have tiny seed pearls stitched to the bodice can bring attention to this lovely detail by selecting radiant pearl bridal jewelry. Perhaps your gown has a sash in a pretty contrasting color like light blue or pink; you can have your wedding earrings custom made with crystals that match to add even more depth to your ensemble.

Think about the neckline of your gown, as well, when selecting your ear baubles. Brides who are wearing strapless gowns will find that a bolder earring, along with a fabulous necklace, looks best to fill in all that open space. On the other hand, if your gown has a shoulder with heavy ornamentation, like an oversized organza flower or bow, you need to make sure that your earrings are short enough not to get tangled up in the gown's accent.

Finally, pay attention to how your hairstyle and earrings work together. Soft, romantic hairdos call for dainty feminine accessories, while earthy flowing waves will look better with something a bit funkier. If you find a truly spectacular pair of earrings, you may just want to consider wearing your hair up to really show them off. It is all about turning your entire wedding day look into one that will make you look your most stunning on that memorable day.

Checkout my other guide on Wedding Jewelry.