All eyes will be on you as you walk down the aisle to marry the man of your dreams, so of course, you’ll want every little detail of your bridal look to be perfect.
Your necklace, in particular, is super important because it acts as a sort of midpoint between your face and your dress, making it the most attention-grabbing jewelry piece you’ll be wearing on your special day.
But, there’s no need to panic. We’ll help you find the perfect necklace to wear on your wedding day. To do that, here are some expert tips.
1. Analyze your dress
First things first. Start by looking at your wedding dress and really take in every detail, from silhouette and overall aesthetic to fabric and embellishments. That might seem silly, but it’s an important step because you want your necklaces to enhance the beauty of your dress and complement it, down to the smallest detail.
For example, if your gown has any pearl, crystal, or bead appliqués, you know to look for a necklace with the same or similar details. Did you choose a minimalist dress without any embellishments? Great! A statement necklace will contrast with your gown beautifully.
If, however, the dress is super intricate - with lavish embroidery, different textures, and embellishments - the best thing to do is to go for a dainty necklace. That’s why taking in every aspect of your dress is key when choosing a bridal necklace.
2. Think about the color of your dress
Sure, most wedding dresses are white, but there are different hues and tints to every fabric. Stark white gowns have an almost blue undertone to them, which go beautifully with the cool hues of white gold and platinum. These fabrics also look particularly beautiful when paired with diamond necklaces.
As for ivory and champagne dresses, yellow gold jewelry is definitely the way to go. The warm undertones of the fabric play off the amber hues of your necklace, making them a match made in heaven.
But, if your dress has hues of pink in it, then rose gold necklaces are perfect. The shades of pink add to the romance of the occasion and make for a unique - and lovely - combination.
3. Coordinate your metals
After you’ve chosen what precious metal to wear on your wedding day, we recommend you stick to that metal on all your accessories. Mixing metals can be a bit tricky, so picking a single precious metal for all your bridal jewelry is the best way to go.
Going for a cohesive look throughout all your jewelry pieces will have you looking incredibly chic. And, the best part about coordinating metals is that if you’ve already chosen other accessories to wear on the big day, picking a necklace will be even easier.
4. Follow the gown’s neckline
Your necklace can make or break your dress’s neckline, so you need to make sure they complement each other and don’t clash.
If your dress is strapless or off-shoulder, choose chokers or short pendant necklaces, as longer pieces can look unbalanced. The key here is to select a necklace that doesn’t sit lower than a couple of inches below your collarbone.
As for v-neck dresses, they go beautifully with longer pieces, such as pendants or drop necklaces. And, if your v-neck is extra plunging, then go for a necklace as dramatic as the silhouette of your dress. That is, a super long chain or station necklace.
Now that you know how to find the perfect necklace to wear on your wedding day, all there’s left to do is to shop! For the best necklaces in Charlotte, NC, visit Ballantyne Jewelers at 12335 North Community House Rd. We’ll be happy to help you find the bridal necklace of your dreams.
