| Choosing bridesmaid jewellery need not be a stress if | | | | 4 Colour matching |
| you follow these simple rules. | | | | Whilst as the bride, you are more than likely sticking |
| 1 Don't leave it to the last minute | | | | with bridal whites and clear crystals, your bridesmaid |
| It is only natural that your bridesmaids jewellery is not | | | | jewellery is an opportunity to carry through the colour |
| the top priority alongside choosing a dress, or booking | | | | and /or theme of your wedding. If you choose |
| a venue. However, it is not a task to be left to the last | | | | handcrafted jewellery you will find that many designers |
| minute. Just like all accessories, finding just what you | | | | will offer a colour matching service. Swarovski crystal |
| are looking for always takes longer than you might | | | | is used in many wedding jewellery designs and there is |
| think and with so much else to sort, this is one added | | | | a whole host of colours to choose from. When buying |
| stress you do not need. | | | | bridesmaid dresses, ask for a swatch of fabric to help |
| 2 Scale it down | | | | colour match accessories. If you need to hang on to |
| All eyes should quite rightly be on the bride, so you | | | | this, but also need someone to colour match away |
| need to ensure that accessories reflect the hierarchy | | | | from you, pop to your local DIY store and find a paint |
| of the day. To aid cohesion, why not choose a scaled | | | | swatch card to match. It's easy to pop in your purse |
| down version of your bridal jewellery for your | | | | or to post to wedding vendors for colour matching. Or |
| bridesmaids? A headband or hairpins that echo your | | | | for a more contemporary look, you could opt for a |
| tiara. A simple pearl pendant instead of a whole strand. | | | | contrasting colour. |
| Your bridesmaids should echo your ensemble, not | | | | 5 Check for allergies |
| compete for attention. | | | | Before committing to purchasing jewellery it is wise to |
| 3 Consider your maid's features | | | | double check with your bridesmaids that they are not |
| Understandably you want to look the Queen amongst | | | | sensitive to any metals. |
| your bridesmaids; this can be achieved whilst also | | | | 6 Involving your Maids |
| playing to your maids' best features. So, as you would | | | | Jewellery making parties are becoming more and |
| for you own wedding jewellery, consider their features | | | | more popular as a hen do activity. Perhaps you and |
| and what style of jewellery would suit them. You could | | | | your bridesmaids could actually have a hand in making |
| even consider having your bridesmaids in different | | | | all your accessories. It would be a lovely girly get |
| versions of the same item. Perhaps one of your | | | | together and very special to actually make the |
| bridesmaids would suit a choker, but another a pendant | | | | accessories yourself. If making the jewellery is taking it |
| necklace. Not everyone has to wear statement | | | | too far, consider whether you would like your |
| earrings, a member of your wedding party may be | | | | bridesmaid to have a say in their accessories. To |
| more comfortable in a pair of studs. Flower girls and | | | | avoid any clash of opinions, it is worth setting out the |
| young bridesmaids especially, will benefit from having | | | | colour or style you want them to wear from the |
| jewellery selected especially for them and appropriate | | | | outset. |
| to their age. | | | | |