How to Coordinate Jewelry With a Wedding Dress

You've chosen the perfect dress for your wedding. You've rented the tuxedos for your fiancé and the groomsmen. The bridesmaids approve of their dresses. But now you need to choose the jewelry that goes perfectly with your perfect wedding dress.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Take into account your "something blue." Choose necklace and earrings with small sapphires in them for a mature and unique look.

2. Talk to your mother, an aunt or a grandmother for a piece of jewelry as your "something old." A string of pearls for your neck is a popular choice.

3. Make sure the length of your necklace matches your dress. You don't want your gown to cover your necklace (unless you're deliberately going for that look). Chokers are good for strapless gowns, and pedants that mimic a V-neckline look fabulous with V-necklines. Avoid wearing a necklace if your gown is heavily beaded or laced in the bodice.

4. Think about how you want to wear your hair with your earrings. If you're going to wear your hair down, slightly heavier earrings may look nice. Smaller ones are better with hair that's up or heavily beaded gowns.

5. Remember your hair. Many brides wear tiaras, barrettes or even weave pearls through their hair. Speak to your hair dresser to find out what kind of hair adornment would work with your hair style.

6. Consider wearing gloves with a bracelet for a classic and old-fashioned look. This looks great with an older style gown but may look odd with a more modern gown.