Freshwater Pearl Necklace by Blue Nile

Mother's Wedding Jewelry

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lthough it's the bride’s day to shine, it's a big day for the moms too, and you want to look your best. Most times the first purchase is the dress, and then you choose the jewelry to complement the dress and add the finishing touches to your wedding day attire. As an accessory to the entire outfit, wedding jewelry is best kept understated, simple, and classic.

When choosing a dress and jewelry for the wedding celebration, consider the formality of the wedding. A small, informal wedding calls for a less formal dress and simpler jewelry, while a large, formal wedding calls for a more formal dress and more elaborate jewelry. An afternoon wedding, while still elegant, is usually less formal than an evening wedding. Evening weddings tend to be more formal and dramatic.

Multi-Colored Necklace from Palm Beach Jewelry

Also keep in mind the style of the bride’s wedding dress and wedding jewelry. The mother of the bride and the mother of the groom should be less elaborate than the bride - they should let the bride be the most elegant woman at the ceremony.

Whether you wear jewelry you already own or purchase something new, your jewelry is a reflection of your style and personality as well as a complement to your outfit. Choose jewelry you enjoy and are comfortable wearing. There is more than one great look for any outfit, but one best look for you.

Consider any beading or accents on the dress. Are they silver-tone or gold-tone? Crystals or pearls? To achieve an overall great look, it helps when you coordinate your jewelry to the enhancements on the dress. They do not need to match, but they should look good together.

If you decide to wear a fabulous and fancy pair of earrings, it is usually best to forgo a necklace or keep the necklace very simple. If you choose to wear an elegant necklace, coordinate it with simple earrings. Dressy bracelets are a beautiful
Diamond, Pearls, Peridots from Ice addition to most outfits. Watches are usually not a good option, unless they are a small, elegant style. Hair jewelry, if worn, should be kept simple, such as a comb or hair clip to hold the hair in place.

Great jewelry choices include gemstones, pearls, cubic zirconia or Swarovski crystal with any setting of gold or silver.

As a courtesy, talk to the bride and see if she has any preference for your wedding day dress and jewelry. It’s better to avoid any surprises on the wedding day. Some brides may want the mothers to coordinate with the wedding party and wedding colors
3-Stone Diamond Earrings from Szul (for pictures). Usually the mother of the bride chooses her dress first, and then the mother of the groom chooses hers, but communication between parties is always beneficial as each situation is unique.

To the Mother of the Bride and the Mother of the Groom - enjoy the wedding celebration of your children and take the time to find the special dress and perfect jewelry to wear on this wonderful day. (The pictures will be around for a long time!)