Bring on the bling

The finishing touches to your bridal outfit are as important as the dress itself. Choose well and you will have an heirloom that can be handed down through the family

When you’re selecting jewellery to finish your bridal outfit, you need to choose something that reflects your taste and style, complements your dress and tones in nicely with the overall theme of the wedding. Items to think about include earrings, a necklace (something which works with the neckline of your dress), a bracelet, a watch (if you choose to wear one on the day) and matching hair accessories such as a tiara, a fascinator or small chic details like a hair band, pins or combs.
Clare Yarwood-White, a leading expert in bridal jewellery, divides the potential bridal looks into four loose themes to make the search much easier…

Classic contemporary

If your dress is reminiscent of a style icon like Audrey Hepburn, but you want to modernise the look with your accessories, then you need classic contemporary jewellery. Update pearls by going for modern designs mixed with crystal.

Key pieces include delicate bracelets, simple pearl earrings and classic necklaces

Glamour

If you’ve chosen a dress with wow-factor, you need to balance your big dress with one or two statement pieces. Go for one amazing necklace, or choose sparkling chandelier earrings and an elegant cuff bracelet.

Key pieces include statement necklaces, crystal chandelier earrings, chunky bracelets and diamanté cuffs.

Romantic

If your dress is floaty and unstructured and you want to look feminine, romantic jewellery is more your style. Floral jewellery designs in pearl or crystal complement this look beautifully. Drop earrings or a garland-style necklace will provide movement.

Key pieces include drop earrings, crystal necklaces and bracelets.

Distinctive

If your dress follows vintage trends and represents your own individual style, then distinctive jewellery is what you need. A vintage look is great for those with a classic yet unique style – layer up long necklaces and try mixing new pieces with something old or borrowed.

Key pieces include eclectic bracelets and rope necklaces, worn long or wrapped.