We have been huge fans of Gown and Glory for a
long time, a Canadian consignment boutique located in the Greater
Toronto Area. We love so many things about them! We love that they
offer fabulous designer gowns at a fraction of the cost, we love that
they are helping to save the environment one dress at a time, and we
love the amazing customer service every bride that walks into the
boutique receives.
Angela, from
Gown and Glory, is sharing what to look for when choosing your bridal jewelry.
1)
Pick something that your are comfortable in. If you are an earrings
person, wear big sparkly chandelier earrings and a bracelet, if you like
studs, wear subdued studs with a necklace. If you like to make a
statement, wear a big statement necklace. It's all about your own
style, and accessories are a way for you to make your gown look even
more personalized.
2) The shade of your dress is critical to the type of metal that should be in your wedding accessories.
If you are wearing a bright white gown (also known as diamond white), pearls, crystal and platinum will enhance the gowns shade.
If you are wearing a slightly off white gown
you can wear gold, silver, and rose gold. Rose gold is the new trendy
"it" metal, and goes especially well with a colour scheme that has pink
or black in it. This shade also looks amazing with pearls, but be sure
to maintain the off white colour in your pearl selection as well.
If you are wearing an ivory colour dress (a very light cream
colour), wear gold, bronze or pewter jewelry and cream coloured pearls.
This
is why many brides choose to have their jewelry custom made by a
company such as
Beading Buds, because then the necklace will be made in
the colour metal and shade of pearls that best complement and enhance
the detail of the dress.
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| Custom pearl and crystal bridal necklace |
3) Neckline of the dress. Pick jewelry that goes with the style and
neckline of the dress. Make sure the necklace is the correct length to
visually fill the space above the neckline.
If you are wearing a
halter dress, wear a bracelet and earrings instead of a necklace
perhaps, especially if there is a lot of beaded or embroidered detail
already in the dress. You can also wear a hairband, tiara or fascinator
if you feel like you need to add more sparkle.
For a strapless dress you have a couple of options depending on the
simplistic or extravagant look you're going for; you can wear a
statement necklace with small earrings, or statement chandelier earrings
and a bracelet, or a simple necklace, bracelet and earring set. This
can be as simple or extravagant as you choose, based on the style of
your dress...and the vibrancy of your own personality.
If you are wearing a v-neck dress, wear a statement necklace with a
large crystal or pearl pendant, to fill up the space and draw attention
to the neckline.
4) Pick your dress first and then the
jewelry. It is much easier to match the jewelry to the dress,
especially if you have it custom made.
5) Make sure to consider all the specific details in the dress. This can help set the tone and style of the jewelry.
For more information on Gown and Glory Consignment Boutique check out their website at
www.gownandglory.ca
We
have two options that we offer for these events. We either set up a
booth where people can come over to make the jewelry, or we teach all
the participants before or after dinner. 
