Your wedding day is a momentous occasion and it stands to reason that you want to look your best. In fact, putting together your bridal look can take months of preparation. One of the things you should consider is the fact that your bridal jewelry should match your dress. Here are some tips that will help you look your best:

Choose Your Metals

In general, using different metals on your jewelry than is on your dress is considered a no-no. For instance, if your dress is embellished with small yellow gold buttons, you wouldn?t want to wear white gold jewelry ? the two will clash. The only exception to this rule is if you?re mixing metals intentionally. There are some gorgeous jewelry pieces that feature more than one type of metal, which can help you overcome this rule. For instance, if your dress is embellished with yellow gold buttons but you also want to wear a pair of heirloom gold earrings, you don?t need to choose one or the other. Wearing a statement necklace that features both types of metals will make you look stunning.

Match the Neckline

The type of neckline your dress has will impact the style of necklace that you choose. For instance, if you have a deep neckline, you can get away with wearing a larger statement necklace. If the neckline on your dress is fairly elaborate, wearing a complex necklace will detract from the beauty of the dress. While there are no real rules that you need to follow, the two elements do need to work well together. If you already know that you?re wearing a certain necklace on your wedding day, you should take it with you when trying on gowns. If you bought the dress before choosing the jewelry, you?ll also want to take the dress (or a picture of it) with you while considering which pieces to buy.

Keep it Basic

When it comes to choosing your bridal jewelry, it helps to remember that simple elegance will always be in style. Of course, that doesn?t mean you can?t wear something with a little more flair, but if you?re stumped for what to pair with your gown, the best approach is to find something simple that will go with everything. Certain elements, such as diamonds and pearls, will look good with your dress no matter what the style is. For instance, you can easily wear a diamond necklace with a pair of pearl drop earrings because this is a look that will go with virtually any wedding dress you can find! Your bridal jewelry should definitely match your dress, no matter what you choose. Also remember that your bridal look is all about choosing pieces that reflect your personal style. For instance, if you don?t like pearls, you won?t be true to yourself if you wear them on your wedding day, no matter how elegant they look with your dress.