Custom Made Bride

The truth is that there are few ideas floating around out there for brides who want a little character in their weddings. Here, Sarah Stephens, a jewelry designer in San Francisco (where different is actually the norm), offers up 5 tips for creative accessories for unique ladies looking to tie knot.

1. Color is Creative
On a traditional wedding, the word "break" is really a synonym for "white." Non-traditional brides will therefore want to push the envelope in color. Look for jewelry filled with gems. Gemstones come in all colors, shapes and sizes. Pick bold blue turquoise, sapphire or appatite stone to match blue eyes, jade, peridot or emerald for red hair, and ruby, garnet or coral to match the red or pink flower bouquets. Color is probably the most important part of non-traditional bride accessories, because this is the most obvious display of her own personal style.

2. Big is Better
Classic brides typically choose very feminine, delicate accessories. Distinguish yourself with a chunkier, bold jewelry that screams fun and personality. Long, multi-layer necklaces characterized by colorful gemstones add character while still appearing graceful. Cuff bracelet and a single strand bracelet that boasts larger stones can be flashy and fun and allows you to tie in a color theme without going overboard. With earrings, waive the traditional pearl stud and decorate your patches with a wide headband, these patterns can be decorated with petite gemstones for a truly original form and style.

3. Earrings are Everything
There are so many earring styles to choose from, I thought it needed a bit more attention. I recommend hoops at a wedding only if they are decorated with a little feminine flare, as with overlapping chains or dangling gemstones. Otherwise, this style has too much of a "Clubby" look. I would like cascade style, which is one of those timeless designs open to modern interpretation. Choose a length that complements you – long faces need longer jewelry – And wear your hair up so it does not become tangled. Remember the color tips above as these earrings tend to be full of stones, which can make or break your eye color. Overall I would say stay away from big, heavy buds. They weigh your earlobes down, so you seem klutzy, rather than funky.
For an example of beautiful blue cascade earrings, click here.

4th No two rings are identical
There is no rule that says that engagement ring is to be a diamond, and the wedding band should be as clean as possible. Choose a ring, you really love to wear every day your life – one that screams personality and sentiment all at once. One look I want is a multi-wrap in gold or silver, with a little gem located on the top, as this one. The stone allows for sentimental value – choose either your anniversary month or Birthstone – Or if you are getting cold feet about this whole "nontraditional" approach, you can always make it a diamond.

5. Let your bridesmaids choose
If anyone has a problem with your non-traditional style of the things I'm sure it will not be virgins. Let your loved ones choose their jewelry, or at least their preferred style of jewelry from a custom-made jewelry boutique. You select the style of earrings and necklace, and let them choose their favorite rock and metal, or vice versa. Whatever, we bet they will wear jewelry later and vote for you Bride of all time!

About the Author:

Sarah Stephens is the Fashion Director for Dasha Boutique. Visit our online shop today, featuring hundreds of handmade jewelry designs. Customize orders ship in 3 business days. Dasha Boutique is featured in Lucky, InStyle, People, Bridal Guide and Brides.

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