If you looked at traditional weddings, whites and creams dominated the scene and you would always see the bride resplendent in white with matching jewelry. This is for traditional weddings, but of course, even today many of us like to keep the family tradition that gives a sense of continuity to weddings. Whether it’s the wedding dress, the wedding trousseau or the wedding jewellery, we like to be firmly rooted in tradition.
What’s really interesting to note today is that, even in modern times, many of us honor our wedding traditions by wearing a piece passed down to us by someone in the family. Many times, a grandmother would give the bride her wedding jewelry, such as a necklace, bracelet, and earrings. They would sparkle with a mix of iridescent mother-of-pearl and large white pearls encrusted with small diamonds. Brides would wear them for their wedding and keep them for their daughter. Brides would find it hard to describe the feeling these family heirlooms would give her on her wedding day! Nothing could compare to the fact that the women in the bride’s family, the ones you grew up with and admire, are with you. So, it was all about carrying family keepsakes and the perfect way to pay your respects to the older generations of the family.
If you don’t have that option, using something new is obviously what you have to do. You’ll be surprised at the choices you have, considering the wide variety of stores you can find near you or on the Internet that brings the world closer. You will definitely find something brilliant that interests you and also fits your budget. If possible, find something that will also complement your bridesmaids’ jewelry.
A host of light-colored precious and semi-precious gemstones are rapidly gaining prominence alongside diamonds. Even colored diamonds in various shades of pink, champagne, and blue are becoming wedding ceremony favorites.
A much more practical solution for budget brides is to borrow jewelry. While this may be an odd option for brides who want to dress to the nines in new things, it’s an option to consider if you’re not spending thousands of dollars on certain accessories you’ll never wear again. Borrow the jewelry for your nuptials for a small rental fee. Most jewelers will also require a refundable deposit for insurance purposes. You can always indulge in jewelry of your own tastes and preferences after the wedding, instead of being pressured at the moment when you’re already stressed out by a million other options.
Finally, whatever you decide, make sure the jewelry you choose is in keeping with the wedding dress, the setting, the time of the reception, and the year it will be held. Also, consider the location. The less, the better if you marry outdoors in the hot summer. Show off your beauty with tasteful, limited jewelry, instead of going all blitz and bling. Wedding jewelry is not just something you wear to your wedding ceremony, but something you will cherish and treasure all your life in remembrance of your special day.
