Do you want to look as elegant as your favorite celebrity on your
wedding day? Whether you adore Gwenyth, Beyonce, Halle, Angelina,
Sandra Oh, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson or any other megawatt actress,
you can easily emulate her superstar style without much effort. It's
easy, because contrary to what you might think, looking like a star
does not require you to hire expensive stylists, amass a titanic
budget or have 'friends' who lend like Harry Winston and Fred
Leighton. All you need to know is what jewelry style works with your
dress, how your personal style fits in, and where to find the ultimate
bridal jewelry. Then, simply work your confident attitude like your
favorite celebrity to carry off her superstar look. You'll be a
stunning bride on your big day for sure!
To get started: Think about your favorite celebrity and her signature
look. What about it appeals to you? Her effortless elegance? Her flair
for drama? Her always-fresh take on an old classic? Steal the best of
her looks and make them fit your own. Then, consider whether her style
works with your bridal gown, your personal style, and how you envision
your big day. For example, if you love Drew Barrymore for her earthy
bohemian chic and you're having an outdoor beach wedding, you're good
to go. Look through recent photos of her and see what jewelry she
wears with her boho outfits, and how that might translate to wedding
day jewelry. (To get Drew's signature style, don't forget to tuck a
flower behind your ear.) On the other hand, if you love Jennifer
Lopez's sophisticated style but you're having a laid-back afternoon
affair, save the sophisticated look for another time, say, your bridal
shower or rehearsal dinner.
Now that you're thinking about which popular wedding jewelry style
fits with your ceremony, select the category below that most closely
matches the look you're after. Read on for specific tips on choosing
the perfect bridal jewelry that will have you looking and feeling as
if Nicole Ritchie loaned you her stylist for the day.
- Classic: Simple, clean crisp lines, loads of delicate lace, white
pumps or strappy sandals, and a traditional veil or pillbox hat define
the wedding style we all call classic. Think Grace Kelly in her real-
life wedding to Prince Rainier or Mena Suvari in the movie "Rumor Has
It" and you'll get the picture. Accessorize the classic look with
simple, elegant accessories. A classic diamond or pearl pendant,
possibly in a heart shape, paired with delicate pearl and diamond
earrings or simple pearl studs are all you need. On a budget? Adorn
Brides (find them online) is a great place to lease gorgeous classic
wedding jewelry. (You can lease a $10,000 necklace for $330). Looking
for pearl bridal jewelry styles? Conduct an Internet search on 'pearl
jewelry' or 'freshwater pearl jewelry' to find affordable pearl styles
you can wear long after the wedding. Not sure what bridal jewelry
combination will work best? A delicate pendant paired with classic
pearl studs and bare wrists is a look that never goes out of style.
- Innocent: To picture the innocent bride look, think Gwyneth Paltrow
in "Emma." If you're going after a softly feminine look, defined best
by the empire-waist bridal gown, accessorize simply. Think gold and
pearl pieces. Illusion pearl necklaces, illusion pearl bracelets,
simple gold bangles or a gold pendant with seed pearls also complement
this look perfectly. Or, wear pearls in your hair (perhaps a curly
updo a la Gwenyth?) and carry a gold clutch. White ballet flats
capture the sweetly innocent bride look perfectly.
- Glamorous: Think Jennifer Lopez in "Monster-in-Law" or Heidi Klum in
real-life (her 10-carat stunning engagement ring from Seal epitomizes
glamour girl style). Glamorous celebs and glamorous brides accessorize
the classic glamour bride look, typically a gown with a corseted
bodice, with opera gloves, a floral hair comb, plus long, elegant CZ
and pearl dangles. Glamour brides typically forego a necklace as it
competes with an intricate bodice. If you do opt for a necklace, try
to find something vintage or vintage-inspired, like a pearl pendant
set in filigreed metal.
- Sixties-inspired: Think Angelina Jolie in "Mr. & Mrs. Smith."
Accessorize a short, Jackie-O-style gown and simple veil with pearl
and diamond or CZ studs, and a simple, classic 18-inch white pearl
strand. Choose freshwater pearl jewelry if you're on a budget: Pearl
experts say that thanks to improvements in culturing techniques,
today's freshwater cultured pearls are every bit as luminous as their
saltwater cousins.
- Pink: The hem of style icon Gwen Stefani's unforgettable wedding
gown was tinted a gorgeous pink hue. Reese Witherspoon donned her
character's signature pink shade to wed hunky Luke Wilson in the hit
movie "Legally Blonde Two." Apparently, pink is all the rage among the
fashionable. Going pink like Gwen and Elle Woods? Whether you're
wearing blush or deep fuchsia, accessorize your pink bridal gown with
the perfect pink accessory: pink pearls. Find gorgeous, affordable
pink pearl jewelry at http://Moonriverpearls.com. But keep this non-
traditional look simple: A pink pearl pendant or pink pearl strand
paired with pink pearl earrings looks wonderful; too much and you'll
look like cotton candy. A multi-strand pink pearl cuff can be stunning
on its own.
- Modern: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: In her real life wedding to John
Kennedy Junior, Carolyn was the epitome of modern chic in her stunning
white column sheath. A classic bouquet and a simple updo kept the look
fresh. Like this style yourself? Complement clean, modern lines with
simple, elegant pearl jewelry. A classic 16-inch pearl drop pendant,
pearl drop earrings or pearl studs, or a multi-strand white pearl
bracelet all fit the bill. (Jennie Garth wore a stunning multi-strand
white pearl cuff bracelet in her real-life wedding to actor Peter
Facinelli.) Another huge wedding jewelry trend that is popular today:
the 1920s look. Layer long and short strands of pearls or chains, or
find darkened Victorian metal, which has a romantic, old-world feel,
over your modern bridal gown.
More bridal jewelry ideas:
- Bold jewelry is modern and popular. Stick to one or two standout
pieces.
- Today, brides are wearing wedding gowns with colored sashes beneath
the bust or at the waist. For a black-sashed wedding gown, choose a
black Tahitian pearl necklace, black pearl choker or black pearl
bracelet. Matching black pearl earrings complete the look.
- Black freshwater pearls are an affordable alternative to Tahitian
black pearls.
- Having a beach wedding? Wear shell jewelry, coral jewelry, mother-of-
pearl jewelry or freshwater cultured pearl jewelry.
- Lavender pearl jewelry looks especially fresh and luminous right
now, and works with most skin tones.
- Check out pink pearl jewelry for your flowergirls. (Find them online
by searching "children's pearl jewelry.")
- If you choose a tiara, keep other jewelry simple. Tiaras are big and
bold all by themselves.
- For a new take on an old classic, wrap a strand of pearls around
your wrist.
- Drop earrings perfectly frame a brides' face in a close-up photo.
One final tip: The Internet is a great place to comparison shop for
jewelry, and is usually far less expensive than retail stores. Just
make sure you're buying from a reputable site with a secure store
(you'll see a logo such as SiteSafeâ„¢ or Verisign somewhere on the
site). The site should clearly and prominently list its toll-free
number and other contact information; beware the site that doesn't.
Finally, be sure to check return policies before you buy; you don't
want to get stuck with bridal jewelry you hate on your wedding day!
Bonus: Some Internet jewelry stores offer free shipping and a free
gift with purchase, which can double as a maid-of-honor gift.
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