Guest post by Khushboo Shah
It is alright to feel overwhelmed when it comes to shopping as a bride.
I understand the feelings you must be going through, even at the thought of ensuring that you look perfect on your wedding day, one of those days that you’ve dreamed about all your life. You don’t have to feel scared at all. Be confident, and you should be able to pull off any outfit and all of the jewelry in the world. You are a strong and independent woman who can make her own decisions but accepts guidance, and that’s precisely what I am going to do now.
I want you to be able to shine from the inside and the outside of your wedding and all the functions that come with it. So here are a few tips that might help you pick out the right kind of jewelry.
Begin with the Outfits
I hope you realize that your jewelry planning will come a tad bit later than your outfit planning schedule.
Jewelry should be used to add hues to your outfit and enhance its overall look and appeal. The cuts and style of your blouse, the work on our dupatta and lehenga, will all be determiners of the kind jewelry you pick. If your outfit asks for a long necklace, and you’ve already bought a set that has a choker pattern, what do you do? Instead of doing such random things, plan everything ahead of time.
Less Is More
While India, for the most part, is about going cuckoo crazy during the wedding season and loading up the bride in a ton of jewelry, you can decide to opt-out of this trend and do something different. You want your three to 4 piece ensemble to come together with the perfect pair of earrings that match with the necklaces, maang tikka, bangles, Nath, and even the waistband. But this does not mean that you overdo it and wear everything heavy.
Depending on the event you’re planning for, maybe you could skip the necklace or the maang tikka. See what you can do to dress apt and happy.
Prioritizing Your Comfort
Your wedding events are going to be super long. When was the last time you attended a wedding that didn’t take up like half the day? Never, right?
So make sure than when you are putting in efforts to look super fabulous that day, you don’t end up doing something that makes you feel uncomfortable throughout the event. Imagine getting awful pictures clicked because you weren’t in the mood because of your outfit or jewelry or whatever was bothering you.
Do Not Ignore the Color Scheme
Each metal has its own essence, and it matches perfectly with particular colored outfits while with others, it just looks like a big mess.
Ivory and gold go superbly well together, and there’s no doubt in that. These tend to highlight the creamy tint in the fabric if any. Diamonds that are a tad off-white go well with yellow and rose gold jewelry. Ask your designer what will go best with your outfit and the kind of design you have in mind.
The Ghoonghat
There is no chance that your in-laws or your family will let you go get married without a pretty veil over your face. So why not try to pick out something that you love, goes with your attire, and make everyone around you happy?
When you do decide to go veil shopping, you will find that there are several options available, some extremely intricately woven, while some with meticulously done handwork. No matter what design you pick, make sure that the color of the veil and your outfit are the same, the shade should match! Be the showstopper at your own wedding. The jewelry should also go with the veil. If anything looks out of place, let it go and find something better.
Add those Gems
Gems are the new voice of fashion, and if you are also a fan of gemstones, then do not be scared of trying to add them to your ensemble.
They add that little pop of color around your neck and ears and just tie everything together perfectly well. But then make sure you don’t go overboard with the whole color thing because otherwise, you might end up looking like a fool with a bunch of random colors popping off your face.
Maintain a Budget
Bridal jewelry can burn a hole in your pocket, and it may even run down to your skin. Gosh, that’s scary. There are so many options, gold, diamond, and platinum, all of which could end up being costlier than the entire wedding itself. You must set a budget for yourself before you step out of your house to shop for your clothes and matching jewelry. Set a realistic budget so that you don’t feel suffocated in buying the pretty things, and neither do you want to be spending a lot. Get researching and try to find the perfect style for you in your designated budget.
There needs to be a ton of planning to pull off the perfect wedding. It can be stressful for everyone involved, with the most pressure being on the bride to look beautiful.
Well, I hope that this article has solved at least a couple of issues for you.
Have a great wedding and a happily married life!
Author Bio:
Khushboo Shah is an avid jewelry designer and a fashion consultant at ZIVAR.in. She is also an enthusiastic reader and an animal lover. Sharing the latest fashion trends and uncovering unique style secrets keep her going.