Spring Weddings!

Maid-of-Honour and Bridesmaids Gifts

When it comes to your wedding, nothing can go wrong! Even the tiniest details are paid full attention to with the greatest of care—from the ever-important wedding gown, to the theme, right down to the tablecloths and where the guests will sit; nothing goes overlooked. Working to make sure everything is perfect on the bride’s big day; the maid of honour and bridesmaids are there to take the pressure off the bride-to-be and guarantee everything goes perfect. It’s commonplace for the bride to give her ladies a gift for all the hard work they put in, and nothing says “thank you” like a timeless, beautiful piece of pearl jewelry

If you plan on giving your gift before the wedding, tradition dictates that your bridesmaids will wear the jewelry on the day of your wedding. This makes the choice of pearl jewelry even more important—not only does the piece have to fit the wedding, it also has to be functional after as well. Why have jewelry if you can it can only be worn once? While pearl jewelry is extremely affordable right now, those on a tight budget can still get the elegant look of pearl jewelry without the massive price tag by looking toward freshwater pearls instead of seawater.

One of the reasons pearl jewelry makes such a perfect gift is that they are extremely versatile and can be matched with just about anything. If you are having a wedding in the fall and want to keep your colors with the season, finding pearls that are shades of brown, green, and even rich purple aren’t difficult. For a gift that will allow the bridesmaids to wear their jewelry after the wedding, a more neutral color may be needed: cream, white, and ivory pearls are timeless pieces that are relatively easy to find.

When choosing the style of pearl jewelry, make sure you keep the cut of the bridesmaid dresses in mind. This holds especially true if the wedding is more modern (and slightly non-traditional) when the bridesmaids aren’t wearing identical dresses. For dresses with a deep V or plunging neckline, choose a necklace that fills up some of the visible space (and creates more vertical lines) and accentuate the cut. A standard crewneck or boat neck cut may benefit most from a long, slender strand of pearl jewelry to make the neckline seem less blunt.

Ultimately, giving a gift to your girls is a great way to show appreciation for all the effort they put in to making the bride’s wedding day so memorable. Taking the time to choose a piece of pearl jewelry to suit each of the bridesmaids’ personality and style is a great way to add to the overall theme of their outfits while adding a bit of individual flare at the same time.