Wedding Day Jewelry for the Groom

Your wedding day is quickly approaching and one of your most important tasks is to select the jewelry you will be wearing on your special wedding day and this includes what your groom will be wearing. While some men really go all out with their jewelry, other men prefer to keep it simple and classic. No matter what your style is, it is important to match or coordinate your pieces so that all of your jewelry flows together.

If you have chosen a yellow gold or white gold wedding band for your groom, then his cuff links, necklace, tie tack, watch and bracelet, if he is wearing all of those, should be all in the same metal as the color of the wedding band.  In other words, don't wear a white gold wedding band with yellow gold cuff links and other jewelry pieces.

If he is going for the classic "clean and simple" look then just wearing his new wedding band and cuff links will suffice. If you want to jazz up your jewelry selection for a more sophisticated flashy look then have him wear his new wedding band, a bracelet or watch, gemstone ring on his right hand, cuff links and even a tie tack to all match or coordinate with one another.

Many brides and grooms choose to have their jewelry match as much as possible and many will select sets of rings. This, of course, is a personal choice and matching your other pieces that you are wearing should be relatively easy if you stay within the same metal colors and simplistic design choices. How much jewelry you wear on your wedding day is really up to you and your groom but for the most part men tend to keep it simple in the choices that they wear.

Selecting the perfect jewelry for your groom is definitely something that he needs to be on board with since he will be wearing it. But by matching your wedding day jewelry selections with your groom, you will find a lot of beautiful choices and you will both look amazing.

by Gregg Nosaji, Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com, online retailer of jewelry boxes, jewelry armoires and jewelry related gifts. Gregg is an event consultant and writes about gift ideas and special occasions.

Christian Wedding Jewelry for Your Attendants

Late summer and fall are such beautiful times to get married.  As such, brides choose to hold outdoor weddings in scenic local venues with the changing leaves or at the water's edge. The colors and atmosphere just make for a lovely memory to celebrate new beginnings.

Selecting a special wedding memento for your attendants makes a wonderful memory for them too. Here are a few items you can think about when choosing a jewelry piece for your Christian wedding attendants as your personal gift to them.

If you are Christian and getting married in an outdoor Christian ceremony or getting married in a church, a good choice for bridesmaid jewelry would be to go with the classic Christian cross theme. You can find beautiful cross pendants with chains in sterling silver, gold, platinum and even in stainless steel.  When looking for a cross pendant to use as bridal party jewelry you want to find small gold pendants with the preferred finish being either yellow or white gold, or sterling silver. Make sure you choose a pendant that is simple, small and dainty so it won't overpower the outfits you have selected for your bridesmaids.

You can find beautiful crosses that are just plain or find some with tiny cultured freshwater pearls or pastel colored gemstones in the to match your wedding colors. For earrings a great choice would be a single gemstone or cultured pearl stud set in the same yellow or white setting go along with your cross necklaces.

If you want to use bracelets, then go with a charm style bracelet and purchase a single cross charm to dangle off them.  Another option would be to go with a single strand of cultured freshwater pearls or a gemstone style tennis bracelet to go with your cross theme jewelry.

Any of all of the Christian wedding jewelry choices would certainly look beautiful on your attendants for your special wedding day.  Present each of your bridesmaids with a lovely small jewelry gift box filled with the special jewelry and you know your bridesmaids will be honored to share your wedding day with you.

by Gregg Nosaji, Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com, online retailer of jewelry boxes, jewelry armoires and jewelry related gifts. Gregg is an event consultant and writes about gift ideas and special occasions.

Wedding Jewelry for Your Flower Girl

When it comes to making sure your wedding party is dressed to the nines, all it takes is a little planning on the bride's part. When selecting jewelry for your bridesmaids, don't forget about your flower girl. Matching her outfit and jewelry to the rest of the bridal party is a beautiful, finished look.

As you are looking for the proper jewelry for your special day, remember that flower girl jewelry should complement the jewelry of the bridal party but it should be smaller scale. You don't want to purchase jewelry that is made for adjusts for a little flower girl as it won't fit them properly. One good choice that many brides make is to pick out cultured freshwater pearl jewelry that is accented with clear rhinestones or Swarovski crystals to give it that "glittery" feeling. This type of jewelry is easy to match in large and small scale.

For the flower girl it is best to go with a single strand of 3-4 mm cultured freshwater pearls in a natural or pastel shade. Since children tend to dance and move around a lot at big gatherings you should make sure that all necklaces & bracelets have good secure clasps so that they don't lose their jewelry during the festivities.

If your flower girl wears earrings, they should be kept on the small side so you could go with a 3-4 mm cultured freshwater pearl stud earring or a sterling silver fish-hook styled earring with a tiny pearl drop. By choosing the smaller scale items for her, you will not overwhelm the delicate frame of the girl and it is appropriate for you wedding day and the dress selection too.

As with your bridesmaids, present your gift to your flower girl in a gift presentation case. Perhaps a keepsake wooden ballerina music box that she will enjoy long after the wedding. You want your gift to be a treasured keepsake that your little flower girl will look and wear with stars in their eyes, just waiting for the day they will be a bride too!

by Gregg Nosaji, Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com, online retailer of jewelry boxes, jewelry armoires and jewelry related gifts. Gregg is an event consultant and writes about gift ideas and special occasions.

Beautiful Wedding Jewelry Idea for Your Special Day

Brides have the hard task of finding the perfect piece of jewelry to complement their gown and yet stand on its own too. You want to find something that is noticeable but doesn't take away from the beauty of your gown.  It can be a tricky process to find the right jewelry for your special day.

One style of jewelry that has become very popular for brides on their wedding day is illusion pearl necklaces. Illusion necklaces are strung on clear strands of string. Designers are creating fabulous necklaces with intricate designs or multi strands that seem to just become part of your skin since you cannot see what is holding it together.

These illusion necklaces can be found in traditional white pearl designs and various other pale colors. They are made with simulated pearls, faux pearls, freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls.

You can wear a single strand of illusion pearls or purchase a multiple layer necklace to really compliment your dress's neckline. You can find just plain strands of illusion pearls or strands with crystals, colored gemstones, diamond and / or rhinestones that accent the pearls beautifully and give you a bit of sparkle and shimmer in the lights.

To go along with your illusion pearl necklace you will want to pick up a pair of matching pearl stud or pearl dangle earrings to go along with it.  If desired you can wear a matching pearl bracelet but please wear it on your right wrist and not the left wrist as you don't want to take any attention away from your new wedding rings.

Selecting a lovely illusion pearl necklace will enhance the beauty of your wedding dress and you can still wear it for other occasions.  As with any delicate jewelry, store your gorgeous piece in a lined or hanging jewelry box so it is ready for the next time that you want to dazzle and dress to impress.

by Gregg Nosaji, Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com, online retailer of jewelry boxes, jewelry armoires and jewelry related gifts. Gregg is an event consultant and writes about gift ideas and special occasions.

Wedding Jewelry Trends 2010

Pearls, rhinestones, and crystals remain the top jewelry choice for bridal necklaces, earrings and accessories.

This year accessories are huge and vintage is in. Romantic necklaces embellished with sparkling crystals and soft, feminine pearls are the perfect statement piece to add to any gown.

Single strand pearls are a classic choice and always in style. Consider wearing a strand of pearls that belongs to your mother or grandmother to add sentimental style to your accessories wardrobe. Layer a few strands for an updated look.

Layers are a popular jewelry trend for 2010 but if a layered necklace isn't your style you can easily bring layers in with romantic pearl bracelets. It will be a fashion statement but still soft and classic.
When your hair is up, chandelier earrings with clear crystals or romantic pearls frame your face perfectly. Diamond studs or pearls are an elegant choice. Remember that after your wedding a great pair of earrings fits into every wardrobe, so go ahead and buy the perfect pair!
Short veils woven with soft pearls are a popular choice this year. What to do for an unforgettable hair style? Consider winding a long strand of pearls around a bun. Or, find a beautiful comb or clip that is embellished with sparkly gemstones and pearls.

Accessorize your bouquet with a crystal or pearl brooch. In keeping with the theme of something borrowed, consider borrowing a vintage brooch from a special relative.

No matter what accessories you choose to wear on your big day, you are sure to shine.

Are you getting married this year, or have you recently tied the knot? Post a comment about your wedding jewelry choices. We'd love to hear from you!