Are you getting married and wondering what accessories to wear with your dress? Are you looking for jewelry ideas to enhance your wedding or civil union outfit?
I will help you.
As a florist, I help soon-to-be-wed couples prepare and organize their ceremony. Since I have a passion for fashion and trends, I frequently advise brides on choosing their wedding dress and jewelry for the big day.
Today, I’m here to help you choose accessories that will enhance your look, based on your wedding dress and the vibe of your wedding or civil ceremony.
For your wedding, choose elegant jewelry that complements your bridal gown. This could be a necklace that highlights your neckline, or a back necklace if your dress has a low back. You can pair it with earrings, one or more bracelets, or even a hair accessory. Avoid rings to keep the focus on your wedding band. Consider selecting a metal that enhances your skin tone and dress. Lastly, for this special day, don’t hesitate to wear floral hair jewelry, like a flower crown or a hair comb!
Curious to learn more? By continuing to read, you will discover:
- The list of jewelry recommended for this occasion and those to avoid
- How to choose jewelry that matches your wedding dress
- What are the different types of floral jewelry available
- How to select them and care for them on the big day
The Different Types of Jewelry You Can Wear to a Wedding
The choice of your wedding or domestic partnership outfit is one of the key moments in preparing for your wedding.
Whether you’re doing it with a friend, your sister, or even on your own, it often raises a lot of questions.
One of the key steps in these preparations is choosing the jewelry you will wear for the occasion.
I recommend that you consider this question after you have found your wedding dress and decided on the theme of your wedding (bohemian, vintage, rustic…).
👉 If your jewelry is made of metal, choose a single type of metal for your entire outfit, coordinating it with your skin tone:
- Light skin and/or blonde hair will be highlighted by silver or rose gold.
- Dark skin and/or brown hair will be enhanced by gold.
In the following lines, you will find some tips to help you start sorting through the options for jewelry available to you.
A necklace: the classic way to enhance your face
Delicately designed, this jewelry will accentuate your facial features and highlight your neckline. There are websites that sell necklaces specifically intended to match bridal gowns.
One or more bracelets paired with a necklace
Bracelets are not required for a wedding. Just like necklaces, they should be chosen to be delicate and coordinated with each other, your outfit, and your other jewelry. You can create an asymmetrical look by wearing them on just one wrist for a lighter feel.
Hair Accessories: A Festive Adornment
Whether it’s metal jewelry or floral adornments, these exquisite pieces are primarily worn for ceremonies. This includes combs, tiaras, hairpins, and flower crowns. They add a chic detail to your outfit, making it truly special.
Earrings: A Touch of Elegance
If you have pierced ears, you can wear delicate earrings to brighten up your complexion. Choose earrings that are lightweight and suitable for your face shape:
- Dangling earrings will elongate round faces.
- Round-shaped earrings will soften the features of square faces.
- Stud earrings will particularly enhance long faces and short hair.
- If you have an oval face, you can wear anything!
👉 Consider matching your earrings with your necklace to create a cohesive look that adds a lot of style to your outfit.
What Jewelry Should You Avoid?
Some jewelry is generally not recommended for a wedding outfit. These include:
- Rings: To highlight your wedding band when you wear it, I recommend not wearing any other rings for this occasion.
- Brooches: This type of jewelry isn’t really suitable for a wedding dress.
➡️ A brooch featuring pearls, like a safety pin, can be used to attach a wide-brimmed hat for a winter wedding.
- The anklet: this type of jewelry is often worn by young girls or during beach vacations. Therefore, it isn’t quite suitable for a wedding unless it’s based on a bohemian or tropical vacation theme.
Choosing Jewelry That Matches Your Wedding Style and Dress
Do you know which piece of jewelry you want to wear, but you’re still unsure about the style you should choose? Here are some tips to help you make your decision.
What Jewelry to Wear with a Flowing Bohemian Backless Dress?
Is your wedding embracing a boho-chic style?
In this case, you might choose a long, solid-colored, flowy backless dress.
If so, a “back jewelry” necklace will beautifully highlight your silhouette. Subtle and elegant, these pieces of jewelry pair very well with chignons and/or flower crowns.
What to Wear with a Romantic Off-the-Shoulder Strapless Dress?
For this type of dress, you can wear a necklace that is close to the neck, and you might even consider matching earrings if you’d like.
An alternative to these is wearing a delicate headband adorned with small pearls. This will enhance the beauty of your face.
How to Accessorize a Colorful Dress?
Is your dress a blush pink? A soft blue? Ivory? In any case, its color will influence the type of jewelry you choose to wear. Here are some combinations that work well:
Powder Blue:
- Gem or Ornament: Mother-of-pearl, sapphire, diamond
- Metal: Silver
Pale Pink:
- Gem or Ornament: Mother-of-pearl, ruby, garnet…
- Metal: Silver, Rose Gold
Ivory:
- Gem or Ornament: Orange stones (Citrine, Amber), sapphire, emerald
- Metal: Gold
Red:
- Gem or Ornament: Ruby (to intensify), diamond or pearl (to soften)
- Metal: Gold or Silver
What Jewelry to Wear with a Short Dress?
To elongate your silhouette, I recommend wearing delicate and elegant dangling earrings. They can be adorned with pearls or small gemstones.
👉 All of this information also applies if you’re looking for jewelry to go with your PACS dress. Curious to learn more about this topic? Check out our comprehensive guide on choosing your outfit for your PACS!
Embrace Floral Jewelry to Enhance Your Outfit with a Romantic Touch
Looking for a romantic and chic detail to elevate your outfit? Your big day is the perfect opportunity to wear floral jewelry such as a hair comb, a hair clip, or even a flower crown.
In the following lines, I will share my expertise as a florist so you can make your choice from all the options available to you!
How to Choose Floral Jewelry Based on Your Hairstyle
Some accessories are better suited for certain hairstyles. Here are a few tips to help you choose the perfect floral jewelry for you.
Flower Crown
They are particularly trendy and are perfect for a bohemian chic, rustic, and/or romantic wedding.
They can also be worn by your bridesmaids or little girls for a subtle nod to your hairstyle. In these cases, opt for a lighter crown with fewer flowers.
If your face is more slender, consider wearing a delicate crown adorned with small flowers to highlight your elegance. On the other hand, if you have broader features, don’t hesitate to wear an oversized crown to truly become the queen of the day.
Are you interested in this type of headpiece? You can already purchase high-quality artificial flower crowns from our specialized online store. You can wear your crown as it is or use it as inspiration to create one with fresh flowers.
Comb / Hair Clip
This type of jewelry allows you to add a subtle floral detail to your hairstyle. Typically crafted by a florist, it can be made with fresh, dried, or preserved flowers.
To secure it, your hair needs to be at least in a bob cut or longer. Similar to a flower crown, it complements a low bun beautifully.
Floral Tiara
More traditionally, this is a ceremonial headband whose structure is typically made from lightweight and flexible metal or plastic. Small flowers can then be attached to it using a special floral adhesive that does not harm the plants.
How to Choose Flowers for Your Floral Arrangement?
Your hairstyle should reflect your bridal bouquet. Therefore, I recommend selecting flowers that are already in your bouquet, especially focusing on smaller and medium-sized ones.
➡️ If your bouquet features only large flowers (like lilies, for example), feel free to add some smaller flowers in the same shade that complement the larger ones harmoniously.
Some plants are particularly well-suited for creating hairstyles. These include Lisianthus, Baby’s Breath, Ivy, Eucalyptus, as well as small branched roses. For more details on this topic, check out our article dedicated to floral hairstyles for weddings.
Finally, if you choose to wear a fresh flower hairstyle, be aware that it should be created on the same day as the wedding or the night before, and it typically lasts only for one day, especially during hot weather.
To wear your floral accessory again, I recommend opting for high-quality artificial or preserved flowers.
I hope this article has answered all your questions about wedding and PACS jewelry. Soon, I will share an article about guest gifts 🎁 to help you prepare for your big day!