| Jewelry is a momentous component to most | | | | Inheriting a family treasure from mother, |
| weddings. In fact, many couples introduce the idea | | | | grandmother, or even great-grandmother is a kind |
| of getting married with an engagement ring and | | | | gesture--especially when it can be worn on the |
| they seal the deal with a set of wedding bands. | | | | bride's wedding day. Although wearing a family |
| Bridal jewelry is an ancient practice that is said to | | | | heirloom for bridal jewelry is sentimental, it may |
| have originated with the Romans. Today, many | | | | not be a practical choice. As mentioned earlier, the |
| couples take extra care when choosing the | | | | purpose of accessories is to enhance the overall |
| appropriate wedding jewelry. Unfortunately, there | | | | appearance of the wedding dress. If |
| are some mistakes that brides have made in the | | | | grandmother's antique pearls conflicts with the |
| past as it relates to choosing the perfect jewelry | | | | style of the wedding gown, it may be best not to |
| for their wedding day. The following is a list of | | | | wear the heirloom. In this case, it may be a good |
| mistakes that brides should be careful to avoid | | | | idea to agree to wear the borrowed jewelry to |
| when choosing bridal jewelry. | | | | the engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or on the |
| The Engagement Ring | | | | honeymoon. |
| Shopping for the perfect engagement ring can be | | | | Something Old |
| very exciting, yet thought provoking. For most | | | | This could easily apply to something that you |
| couples, an engagement ring is intended to serve | | | | received from your mother, grandmother, etc.. |
| as a permanent fixture in their relationship. With | | | | but it can also be something that brings back |
| this said, it is important for the couple not to | | | | pleasant early memories. How long did you know |
| select a diamond engagement ring that is too | | | | your future husband? Maybe your bridal jewelry is |
| trendy. Selecting bridal jewelry that is too | | | | a reflection of the first present he gave you (visit |
| up-to-the-minute may cause the bride to grow | | | | to a fabulous beach). How about beach themed |
| out of her ring in a couple of years. The best | | | | jewelry for you and your bridesmaids. |
| engagement ring is one that is timeless. | | | | Something New |
| Bridal Accessories | | | | Even if you choose to make an heirloom as the |
| The average bride will choose a bridal jewelry set | | | | center of your bridal jewelry, complement it with |
| to wear with her wedding gown. However, it is | | | | some of the elegance of modern Swarovski |
| important that the bride refrain from choosing | | | | crystal accessories or the latest designs in pearls. |
| bridal jewelry before she has selected her | | | | Bridal jewelry is a significant element in preparing |
| wedding dress. Hence, bridal accessories are | | | | for marriage. As a symbol of everlasting love and |
| supposed to enhance the dress--not the other | | | | an enhancement for the bride's wedding attire, it's |
| way around. This important factor follows the | | | | important to avoid common mistakes that many |
| age-old question--What comes first, the chicken | | | | brides have made in the past. When it comes to |
| or the egg? | | | | selecting the perfect bridal jewelry, the bride |
| Something Borrowed | | | | should choose wisely! |