How Do You Pick Bridal Party Jewelry?
Picking bridal party jewelry may seem like a minor task when planning your wedding day, but it is a detail that needs attention. Whether you are a bride selecting bridal party jewelry as a gift to your bridesmaids, or you are a maid of honor taking over the task for a frazzled bride, here are some guidelines to make the job easier. Take photographs of your bridesmaids dress(es) for reference when shopping for jewelry. You can clip a photo from a catalog, or take a photo of a member of the bridal party wearing the dress. If more than one style of dress is selected for the bridal party, bring a photo of each style. Get a swatch of dress fabric, if possible. It is helpful to have a real color sample when shopping for jewelry. If the dresses are in more than one color, get a swatch of each color. Select the color tone of the jewelry (gold, silver, etc.) based on the color of the bridesmaid dresses, flowers, and other wedding décor. Consider the style of the dress to determine what kind of