Bridal Earrings: Think Pink

Though clear gemstone jewelry is a lovely classic choice, there is something about colored gemstone earrings, necklaces and rings that make a bridal look pop.  We love the idea of tying in your wedding day colors with your bridal ensemble, and light pink has been a popular wedding color in recent seasons. Not only does it go with so many other colors (navy, red, light blue, purple, white, black, brown and orange, to name a few), but it’s a feminine color that allows a bride to indulge in her inner girly girl.

Adding a piece of pink gemstone jewelry to the bride’s wedding day ensemble is a fun way to play up the wedding color and add richness to her look.  If you are on the fence about pink gemstone jewelry on your wedding day, take a peek at these gorgeous Pink Topaz drop earrings by Brian Danielle.

Crafted from 14K solid rose gold, the drop earrings are set with a round cut, sparkling pink topaz. Surrounding the pink center stone is a halo of pave diamonds that pop against the warm rose gold metal. In three words? Sheer, utter perfection.  These earrings are the perfect pick for a romantic bride who wants her wedding day filled with peonies, muted pastels, and flirty feminine details.

If you love the style of these earrings but pink just isn’t your thing, check out these beautiful alternative center stones, both set in white gold in lieu of rose gold:

Brian Danielle Prasiolite Drop Earrings - Prasiolite is a beautiful bluish-green stone that looks stunning set in this darling earring design.

Brian Danielle Blue Topaz Drop Earrings - Brides looking for their something blue will love the blue topaz center stone in this design. Besides, the sparkling blue gemstone makes both  blue and brown eyes pop.

Bridal Shower & Rehearsal Dinner Dress

When planning a wedding, a bride soon finds that not only does she need a fabulous wedding dress, she needs two to four additional party frocks to wear to other wedding related events. An engagement party, bridal shower, and rehearsal dinner all require the bride to dress her best – but the search for one perfect party dress – let alone three – can prove frustrating.

Tips for Choosing Your Dress

If you haven’t already, check out our previous article on Bridal Shower Dresses. It has some great pointers for locating the perfect bridal shower dress, along with a list of brands known for their feminine, flattering dresses to help narrow down your search. Pretty much the same rules can be applied to your engagement party dress and rehearsal dinner dress: avoid anything too short, have fun with color, and shop online first to see how the dress falls on a person or mannequin.

Two More Posh Party Frocks

We highlighted an adorable, bridal shower dress last time, and are back with two more fabulous choices. The first dress (shown at top), by Corey Lynn Calter, is a spaghetti-strap pleated silk little number with a chic floral pattern splashed across the front. The other option is also 100% silk, but that’s where the similarities end. The rich hunter green dress by Amanda Uprichard has an empire waistline paired with a feminine ruffled v-neck. Both dresses are feminine and sophisticated, in albeit entirely different ways. Brides looking for a pop of color with a subtle nod to a wedding gown will love the cream silk of the Corey Lynn Calter dress, while those who prefer more neutral tones will swoon over the gorgeous earthy green Amanda Uprichard frock.

These two dresses would work brilliantly for any pre-wedding festivity, from swanky nighttime engagement party to a bridal shower tea to a semi-casual rehearsal dinner. If you’ve already found your perfect party frock, we’d love to hear where you found it.

Something Blue for the Bride

Along with the million other little wedding planning details, many brides also include the tradition of wearing “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” on their big day. These nostalgic talismans are rumored to bring a bride good luck on her wedding and in love – and who couldn’t use a little extra luck? With that in mind, we’ve found two lovely earring options to serve a bride’s ’something blue’, and hope you’ll love them as much as we do:

1. Aquamarine and Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold

Understated and elegant, this pair of gorgeous aquamarine and diamond studs would make a stunning something blue. The white gold earrings are small enough to be paired with a necklace, and can even be worn with a dress that has an elaborate neckline or ruffled bolero.

Modern brides will love the minimalist aesthetic, while brides with dramatic dresses can enjoy a touch of sparkle that doesn’t fight with their dress. They’re perfect for adding a pop around the bride’s face without creating a distraction, and will only set you back $250.



2. Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings in Yellow Gold

Yellow gold has been making a big comeback in the style world, and it’s slowly taking center stage in the bridal realm as well. In lieu of white gold engagement rings, many stylish brides are choosing warm yellow gold for their bands. These stylish brides should choose wedding day earrings  crafted in a lovely yellow gold to compliment their ring.

When we saw this amazing pair of blue topaz and diamond earrings set in yellow gold, we fell in love. The style is  a little bit vintage yet totally modern, and the earrings are just the right size to make a statement without overwhelming other elements of the bride’s ensemble.  At $500, they’re not cheap – but they can certainly be worn forever and passed down to future generations (a something old and a something blue!).

A Little Sparkle In Your Step

In lieu of plain white ’standard issue’ wedding shoes, modern brides are opting for colorful, unique shoes that add a little sparkle to their step. We love the idea of wearing fun wedding day shoes for a number of reasons – not only do they add a pop of the unexpected during wedding photos, they are also much more likely to be worn again.

White wedding shoes will just blend in with the dress, stain easily during outdoor weddings, and have a tendency to end up in the back of your closet after the day is over.

Picking pretty wedding shoes is also the perfect chance to show off the bride’s style and personality. Plenty of country brides have rocked a pair of comfy, girly cowboy boots under their dress, while some city brides choose 4 inch sparkling heels that ooze glamour. The important thing is to pick a pair of shoes that reflect the bride and the wedding – other than that, the possibilities are endless.

For wedding day glamazons, we’ve picked out a few of our favorite pairs of sparkling heels. These options are ideal for luxurious, high drama weddings with miles of style:

Colette, by Pelle Moda (at top)

Not only is this shoe high glamour, it’s also super sexy.  Pair it with a curve-hugging wedding gown for an unforgettable bridal ensemble.

Gelato, by Oh Deer

Oh Deer makes the cutest shoes with a vintage flair. This sequin-gilded pair of stilettos (at right) is ideal for brides with an Art Deco inspired wedding, thanks to the crossed t-straps and peep toe silhouette.

Kaily, by Pedro Garcia

Known for their superb style and craftsmanship, it doesn’t surprise us that Pedro Garcia is the name behind these stunning peep toes. Three little jewels add a bit of pop to the rich gold leather for a wedding day shoe that’s simply perfection.

If we haven’t highlighted your dream shoes yet, stay tuned! We’ll search high and low to bring you the most stylish bridal shoes, including brightly colored pumps, sexy t-straps and rosette adorned peep toes.