| Your wedding is one of the most important days of | | | | you and your bridesmaids will continue to enjoy |
| your life and it's likely one of the most expensive too. | | | | wearing for years to come. |
| One of the bigger expenses the bride faces is the | | | | You will want to select pieces that compliment your |
| cost of the jewelry she will wear on her wedding day | | | | dress. For example, a gown that's ivory will look |
| and the cost of that which her bridesmaids' will wear. | | | | wonderful with a gold metal and pearls; where as a |
| Thankfully, the creative bride recognizes that there are | | | | pure white dress would look spectacular with silver |
| options that can save money and look stunning. There | | | | pieces and rhinestones. If your aren't sure experiment |
| are all kinds of costume jewelry styles to choose from | | | | a bit until something catches your fancy. |
| so there is something for every wedding. There's also | | | | The shape of the neck is also important. For example, |
| a variety of price points that costume jewelry can be | | | | a choker would look stunning with a square neckline |
| found at. Whether you are looking for the elegance of | | | | while a multiple strand necklace would look beautiful |
| yester year or the tackiness of yester year you can | | | | with a scoop neck. If you aren't sure what looks best |
| find it. | | | | with which necklines there is plenty of fashion guidance |
| Costume jewelry can be beautiful. In fact, pieces like | | | | available online. |
| faux pearls can look just like the real thing and without | | | | Choose whether your earrings or necklace will be the |
| close examination; no one will even know the | | | | focal point. You don't want your jewelry to be so busy |
| difference. You can choose between modern | | | | it takes away from your beauty. If you choose |
| costume jewelry pieces and vintage costume jewelry | | | | chandelier earrings choose a simple necklace. If you |
| pieces. | | | | choose a big bold necklace, then choose a smaller |
| Look for pieces that are of higher quality. You can tell | | | | simpler earring. |
| this by the metals that are used. Silver and brass are | | | | If at all possible, let your bridesmaids have a say in |
| both seen and many times, they will have what's called | | | | what costume jewelry you'll decide on. Remember |
| a gold bond finish. This is where real gold is layered on | | | | your bridesmaids' do not all have to be wearing the |
| to a cheap metal like nickel. | | | | same thing. Originality is big these days so don't be |
| If you could with a traditional look, your bridesmaids' will | | | | afraid to let each bridesmaid wear something that |
| be able to wear them at a later date and will be able | | | | compliments them. Gone are the days of one shoe fits |
| to continue to enjoy the beauty they have to offer. | | | | all. |
| Why choose something that will spend the rest of its | | | | There you have it. Yet something else to consider for |
| life in a jewelry box when you can choose pieces that | | | | your special day. |