| The average age for an American bride is about | | | | style and figure. For example, a woman who has, |
| 25 years old. For women who are a bit older than | | | | shall we say, a "mature" neck, should stay away |
| that (or even quite a bit older), they will want to | | | | from chokers, as they will emphasize any wrinkles |
| take a few things into consideration when | | | | or looseness that may be present. It is still |
| choosing their bridal jewelry. Instead of wearing | | | | possible to wear a short necklace; just do not |
| the type of jewelry that a young ingenue would, | | | | choose one that clings too tightly to the neck. |
| an older bride should look for pieces that suit her | | | | On the other hand, there may be some styles |
| age and level of sophistication. | | | | that you are unaccustomed to wearing that could |
| Perhaps you have seen so many beautiful pieces | | | | work beautifully. Many women, as they grow |
| of bridal jewelry, and simply do not know what is | | | | older, tend to get more conservative in their |
| appropriate or where to begin. It will be much | | | | fashion choices. Your wedding might be the |
| easier once you have selected your gown or | | | | perfect time to break away from what you wear |
| bridal ensemble. Then you can match the | | | | every day and try something more adventurous, |
| formality of the jewelry to what you will be | | | | like a great pair of drop earrings. |
| wearing on your special day. | | | | One of the nicest things about being an older |
| Brides who are a little older will find that certain | | | | bride is that you likely know your own taste and |
| styles of bridal jewelry will suit them and that | | | | sensibilities. This will prove very helpful when it |
| others will look too young. This will have less to | | | | comes time to choose your wedding gown and |
| do with whether you are a first time bride or not; | | | | jewelry. You may want to consider having your |
| it is really a question of finding pieces that are | | | | bridal jewelry custom made so that you can get |
| elegant and sophisticated. There are a few styles, | | | | exactly what you want. If you find a designer |
| in particular, that a mature woman should avoid. | | | | who handcrafts custom bridal jewelry from |
| It is often the hair jewelry that poses the great | | | | Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls, it can |
| pitfalls for an older bride. There are some types | | | | be surprisingly affordable. |
| of headpieces that will work beautifully for a bride | | | | There are so many wonderful options when it |
| of any age, but others that will not. Tiaras, | | | | comes to wedding jewelry, which means that |
| specifically, are best left to the younger set. | | | | there is a perfect set for every bride. When you |
| Unless you are real royalty, skip the crown, and | | | | are an older bride, make sure that the bridal |
| opt for a more chic look like a scattering of | | | | jewelry you select really makes you shine. |
| hairpins. | | | | Knowing that your jewelry looks great will help |
| Other types of jewelry will depend on your own | | | | you to feel even lovelier on your wedding day. |