The short answer to the question is, it depends. In fact the level to which a bride should accessorize will depend on several factors. The formality of the wedding, the details on her gown, her hairdo, and her own personal style will all play a role in making the determination. A good starting point is to think about how the accessories will look in photographs; if it seems like they will disappear, then more is needed, either in numbers or in the drama of the pieces. Also keep in mind that old adage: if you look in the mirror and one thing jumps out and yells, remove it. This will help you to have balance.

For a formal wedding, typically the gown is more dramatic and the embellishments more lavish. Therefore the accessories need to have a strong presence just so as not to get lost. If you were having a black tie wedding and wearing a bridal gown with heavy silver embroidery, you would generally want to wear a bridal tiara, a Swarovski crystal jewelry set including earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet (or two!), and a veil, possibly with additional embellishment. This may sound like a lot, but anything less is likely to look underdone.

When you are planning to wear a full compliment of bridal accessories, you can keep the look in check by choosing one stand out piece to build your jewelry suite around. In other words, if you have found a fabulous crown covered in sparkling crystals and rhinestones, let that be the focal point of your accessories. Do not add in a three layer choker, a two inch wide rhinestone bracelet, and a jumbo pair of crystal chandelier earrings: that would be way to much and would end up looking like a costume. However, if you took that same sparkly crown and added in a pair of Swarovski crystal bridal earrings with a short drop, a crystal necklace with only one row, and a tin cup style crystal bracelet, the effect would be stunning.

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More casual weddings call for a lighter touch with accessories. That may not mean any fewer pieces, just jewelry that is simpler in design. Let’s say that you were planning a beach wedding. The full crown that is perfect for a cathedral would be totally out of place on a sandy beach. A pearl and crystal headband, though, would look wonderful and would also keep your hair from blowing in your face. To coordinate with your bridal headband, you could either layer in beach theme jewelry, or simple bridal jewelry sets with freshwater pearls and hints of crystal accents. The finished look will be just right: enough for a bride, yet also fresh and easy enough for a beach. A veil, by the way, is never too much for a bride as long as the length and details of it are in proportion to the gown and the setting.

Accessories are a critical part of the bridal ensemble. Without jewelry and a headpiece, the bride just does not look finished. The right bridal accessories will not only bring out the best in your wedding gown, but will also highlight your own best features to perfection.

About the Author Bridget Mora

Let us know if you need assistance in any area of planning your wedding.Take advantage of Bridget’s experience helping clients select jewelry and accessories. Swarovski bridal earrings can be delicate, glamorous, or modern – there is always a style that is perfect for any wedding.

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The key in planning a balanced wedding budget is knowing where to spend your money for the most impact. A wedding is one of the highlights of a woman’s life, so it is important that she is able to have some fun making it feel special. If everything is a save, it will just be drudgery, and you will lose the joy from the wedding. On the other hand, not every bridal indulgence can be justified by the excuse that it is your special day. In other words, you want to splurge smartly and save smartly.

Saving idea #1: Wedding invitations. Fine engraving and letterpress are extremely beautiful but also extremely expensive, so it is only natural that brides would look for ways to save on the wedding stationery. But your invitation is also the first impression that your guests will have of your wedding, so you want it to be a good one. Smart way to save: printing your own invitations on nice paper with a high quality printer. Tacky: hoping your guests will be fooled into thinking that thermographed invitations were engraved; they won’t be.

Saving idea #2: Wedding accessories. Once you have found your dream wedding gown, you will want to finish it off with some gorgeous accessories. Diamonds from Tiffany’s are not in everyone’s budget however; nonetheless you want to have some fabulous sparkle for your wedding day. Smart way to save: crystal bridal jewelry. With its dazzling sparkle, bridal jewelry created from Swarovski crystal will give you just the glamor you crave. Tacky: trying to pass off a child’s costume tiara as a real one. (I have actually seen this done; it was dreadful.)

Saving idea #3: Reception libations. The bar bill can add up quickly at a wedding reception, especially if you have a fun loving crowd. It can be difficult to balance the desire to throw a great party with the need to keep expenses manageable. Smart way to save: offer a signature cocktail or hold a brunch reception. A signature cocktail will add style to your reception, but it can also keep the alcohol costs down as compared to a full open bar. To save even more, have an early morning ceremony followed by a brunch reception, when most people will order very few alcoholic drinks. Tacky: cash bar. It is far better to serve what you can afford graciously than to demand that your guests pay for their own refreshments. Unless your reception is being held at a frat party, just don’t do it.

Saving idea #4: Trim the guest list. It should be fairly obvious that the fewer guests you invite, the less it will cost to feed and entertain them. The trick is figuring out how to pare down the guest list without offending anybody. Smart way to save: have a destination wedding. This is an easy way to get away with inviting only your closest family and friends, and it can be a lot of fun for the bride and groom too. Tacky: inviting all guests to the wedding ceremony, but only a select group to the reception to follow. People have been known to do this, but there is simply no way that the people who are expected to go home after the ceremony can feel anything but insulted. The only exception to this is when the bride and groom attend a church where it is customary for the entire congregation to show up for wedding services. You are not obligated to feed the whole parish. In these circumstances, the protocol is to issue written invitations to your special guests, with the assumption that anyone attending the ceremony without an invitation understands that the reception is for the close friends and family only.

So you see, it is possible to save money on your wedding while still maintaining the style and dignity of the event. It is just a matter of being smart on where you decide to save, and above all, about keeping the happiness of your guests in mind. With this list of tips in hand, you should be well on your way to planning a stylish and budget friendly wedding.

About the Author Bridget Mora

Ask Bridget for advice in areas of jewelry or weddings. She writes numerous articles providing information for the customers of Silverland Jewelry.com. Crystal bridal jewelry is both elegant and affordable.

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If you love the adventure of traveling by ship, a wedding aboard a cruise ship might be just perfect for you. It is a fun take on the basic destination wedding, as you and your guests will get to enjoy a variety of destinations as part of the wedding weekend (or however long you choose). These are some of the things that you will want to keep in mind while planning a cruise ship wedding.

First of all, it is a myth that any ship’s captain has the authority to perform a marriage ceremony. The truth is that most do not, unless they are also a justice of the peace or a judge. If you have your heart set on being wed by a ship’s captain, there are at least one or two cruise lines who do offer this service, having made sure that their captains are legally authorized to do so.

Couples who opt for a cruise line with an onboard wedding chapel with specially authorized captains can be married at sea while cruising, but most cruise ship weddings actually take place while docked in a port of call or on land at one of the destinations along the way. In some areas, you will need to obtain a marriage license from the port of call; others will allow you to bring along a license issued in your home state. Be sure to do your legwork well in advance to avoid any last minute legal issues! Most cruise lines have dedicated wedding planners who can help you sort all of this out.

As fun as it is to be married while out cruising the ocean, there is one reason to have your wedding while docked. This is to allow extra guests to join you for your ceremony and reception who may not be able to come aboard for the entire cruise. As with any destination wedding, each guest has to pay for his own trip, so a lengthy cruise wedding vacation will certainly end up cutting down on the number of guests who are able to attend, either for financial reasons or for time. A good rule of thumb is to allow those close to you to make their own decision about whether or not to attend your cruise wedding. In other words, invite all of those closest to you; don’t exclude someone from the guest list on the assumption that they will not make the trip. You might be surprised by who actually does decide to join you.

Most cruise ships will have all-inclusive wedding packages in place. These usually cover all of your basic elements, such as the chapel, flowers, food, music, and photographer. Each ship will have its own style, so do a lot of research before settling on one for your wedding. Be sure to get plenty of pictures and recommendations from weddings they have previously arranged. As with any destination or long distance wedding, it is also important that you feel comfortable with their coordinator, as you will be putting a lot of faith in them.

A wedding on a cruise ship is a great excuse to dress up, both for the bridal party and the guests. A long train might be cumbersome, but you can still choose a very elegant and sophisticated bridal gown accented with dazzling crystal jewelry. When you are shopping for your wedding dress and crystal bridal jewelry, think of the debonair style of an old movie. Of course, if you are being married on the beach instead of the ship, you might go with a more simple windswept style of gown. Don’t forget to pack your white bikini for the honeymoon portion of the cruise!

A cruise ship wedding is a great way to have a unique destination wedding. The best part is that you will get to spend some extra time with your family and friends in the days before and after your wedding. And of course, a wedding on a ship has the same lure as any other destination wedding, which is that it makes for a fast getaway to the honeymoon.

About the Author Bridget Mora

Let us know if you need assistance in any area of planning your wedding.Take advantage of Bridget’s experience helping clients select jewelry and accessories. Crystal bridal jewelry is a wonderful way to add sparkle and glamour to your wedding gown.

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