| The perfect wedding gown deserves the perfect | | | | brides for quite a while now, and it is still going |
| accessories. The newest trends in bridal jewelry | | | | strong. They have enough of a vintage feeling to |
| are big, bold, and dazzling. These are some of the | | | | be timeless, and yet they are also very hip and |
| hottest trends in bridal jewelry, and how you can | | | | festive. The chandelier earring is both glamorous |
| wear them for your wedding. | | | | and very party-girl chic at the same time. Many |
| Sparkle is huge for brides right now. Huge as in | | | | brides will choose to don a pair of these fabulous |
| lots of sparkle, and huge as in big chunky pieces | | | | drops for the reception, even if they choose |
| of jewelry. Diamonds, crystals, and rhinestones | | | | more demure earrings for their ceremony. |
| were seen all over the runways at every major | | | | Bracelets are one of those accessories that can |
| bridal show this spring. The emphasis was on | | | | drift in and out of style, and right now they are |
| statement-making crystal bridal jewelry. Single | | | | definitely in. Keeping with the idea that more is |
| large pieces were hot, as were layers of glittering | | | | more, big dramatic bracelets with plenty of |
| necklaces and bracelets. | | | | sparkling Swarovski crystals are the hot look for |
| One very popular shape for bridal jewelry this | | | | brides this season. Choose either one very wide |
| year is the crystal starburst. It can be used in a | | | | bracelet, or customize the look by layering and |
| number of different ways to add elegance to | | | | stacking two or three bracelets. Whichever you |
| your wedding ensemble. A really versatile option is | | | | decide, the effect will be red carpet ready. |
| an oversized crystal brooch, which can be | | | | When you are putting together your wedding |
| attached to a wide satin ribbon, and worn as a | | | | accessories, don't forget about your hair. |
| choker, a bracelet, or even a headband. This is | | | | Headbands are one of the most popular bridal |
| definitely one of the strongest trends of the | | | | looks this year, and this is the perfect chance to |
| moment, and it also has the appeal of vintage | | | | add more sparkle to your outfit. A wide band |
| glamour. | | | | works well as a place to pin either one large grand |
| Speaking of chokers, they are very hot for | | | | pin or a series of smaller brooches. Both are very |
| brides who want their jewelry to make a | | | | beautiful ways to dress your tresses. |
| statement. Double and even triple strands of | | | | The great thing about your crystal or pearl bridal |
| crystals are a fabulous look. The crystal and pearl | | | | jewelry is that it will have a long life after the |
| combination is also quite popular for this type of | | | | wedding. These special pieces can be dressed up |
| bridal jewelry, especially for daytime weddings. | | | | for festive occasions, or worn in a funky way for |
| Pair a choker with a matching set of earrings, | | | | more relaxed events. They will serve as a |
| either a large stud or a coordinating chandelier for | | | | wonderful reminder of your wedding for years to |
| the perfect finishing detail. | | | | come. |
| Chandelier earrings have been a popular trend for | | | | |