If you are like most brides, you are probably going to want to give your bridesmaids some special jewelry as a thank you gift. However, there are so many pretty designs out there, it can be hard to know where to begin. Here are some tips on how to find the most beautiful bridesmaid jewelry for every style of wedding.
Any jewelry that your bridesmaids will be wearing at your wedding should both coordinate with their dresses and complement the style of your wedding. Knowing this will actually make it much easier to narrow down your choices. As to the particular pieces to give, most brides will give their attendants bridesmaid jewelry sets consisting of a necklace and a matching pair of earrings. If budget permits (and if you shop wisely it should), it is nice to also add in the matching bracelet.
Next is style and materials. If you are having a theme for your wedding, the bridesmaid jewelry can certainly reflect it. For instance, for destination weddings, beach theme jewelry is ideal. Pieces like Swarovski crystal starfish earrings, monogrammed shells pendants, or silver bracelets with shells charms on them. Other favorite bridesmaid gifts for tropical weddings are palm tree jewelry sets, Swarovski crystal shell pendants, and keshi pearl necklaces. Any of these will make a thoughtful gift and a lasting memory from your wedding.
More formal weddings call for ornate bridesmaid jewelry. Look for sets of jewelry with plenty of sparkle and drama. Fabulous crystal wedding jewelry is ideal for the bridesmaids at an evening wedding. You can make it truly unique by having gifts earrings and necklaces handcrafted for each bridesmaid in your wedding colors. This looks stunning with the bridesmaid dresses, and will also set their jewelry apart from the bride s crystal jewelry.
If you are having a city chic style wedding, you will want to select bridesmaid jewelry with a hip urban edge to it. Long stiletto earrings look fabulous when paired with bridesmaids in minidresses. Earrings with multiple drops dangling from the ear are especially fun and festive for your bridal party. Chandelier earrings also look great; they make a fantastic set when combined with a couple of crystal bracelets. A more casual option is a great looking pair of silver hoop earrings adorned with crystals or pearls. They work beautifully with simple crystal pendants.
Many brides prefer traditional style weddings, and there are many lovely classic pieces available for their bridesmaid jewelry gifts. When you think of a traditional wedding, naturally the first thing that springs to mind is a set of lustrous pearl jewelry. A pearl tin cup necklace is a lovely and timeless bridesmaid gift for an afternoon wedding. Long pearl and crystal drop earrings will lend elegance to an evening ceremony. And of course, you can also make your bridesmaid jewelry gifts extra special by having them customized with accents in your wedding colors. Your bridesmaids will love the jewelry, and appreciate all of the effort that you went to in finding the most beautiful gifts for them.