Bride And Bridesmaid Jewelry: To Match Or Not To Match

Planning a wedding can be a stressful time for anyone involved. Are you putting together the outfits for your bridesmaids and wondering whether their jewelry needs to match yours? Luckily, we've done some research on this question and have the answer below.

Bridesmaid jewelry does not need to match the jewelry of the bride. It's a good idea to have everyone's accessories be similar but not identical.

One idea would be to follow a specific color palette for the bridesmaids' jewelry that complements the bride's jewelry. As long as there is some pattern going for your bridal party, everyone will look nice.

In this post, we'll discuss bridal jewelry and related topics. If you're having trouble finding cohesive accessories, need help with styles, or have other questions, we're here to help. With that said, let's dive in!

Should Bridesmaids Wear The Same Jewelry As The Bride?

Bridesmaids can match the bride, but this isn't necessary. Oftentimes, bridesmaids will follow a certain color palette for their dresses, accessories, and footwear that complements the bride's pieces but don't match.

Therefore, if you want everyone to wear different jewelry to your wedding, that's fine. According to experts, having your bridesmaids match or not match you will be okay if you have them styled appropriately.

Since bridesmaids will all be unique, finding something that works for each person can be challenging. It's typically best to choose easy-to-pair colors for bridesmaid jewelry, especially so their earrings, necklaces, and bracelets don't become distracting.

Try asking everyone what jewelry they typically wear. See what the responses are and find a connecting pattern in everyone's answers.

If most of the people in your bridal party say, they wear silver or gold pieces, that could be a color scheme to use for everyone. Think of this as a majority-wins situation.

Can Bridesmaids Wear Their Own Jewelry?

Yes! If you prefer to let the bridesmaids wear their own pieces, that is certainly acceptable. As we mentioned, the jewelry and accessories in a bridal party do not need to be identical.

Your bridesmaids may prefer to wear their own unique jewelry, as this will give each of them a chance to shine. On top of that, not everyone wants to spend money on new jewelry pieces for a wedding.

Since it's customary for each bridesmaid to cover their own expenses, requiring new dresses, jewelry, and shoes can be a lot to ask for.

Having your bridesmaids wear their jewelry following a color scheme is also a nice way to give each member a sense of individuality on your big day. Overall, it's a win-win for everybody.

According to Wedding Wire, it might also be a good idea to send a proposal for each bridesmaid's dress, jewelry, footwear, etc., giving them a price range and style suggestion.

This allows people to let you know what they can cover and smooth out any style-related conflicts that might arise later on.

What Is The Best Color For Bridesmaid Jewelry?

Try to stick to metal when it comes to bridesmaid jewelry. Usually, silver, gold, or rose gold jewelry will fit best into a wedding theme.

Many professional bridal services recommend silver for the bridal party, as it goes with almost any dress color. You might even prefer a bit of bling on top of silver pieces to give everyone an elevated final look.

Gold is another excellent option for bridesmaid jewelry because it works for any skin tone and dress color. Of course, you don't want to choose large gold pieces for the bridesmaids if your jewelry can't compete, so this color may too flashy.

If you want the gold aesthetic but a bit lighter, rose gold is the next best choice. Since rose gold has a pink undertone, this is perfect for bridesmaids' dresses and accessories.

Pink is one of the most popular color schemes for the wedding party, so why not include it in the accessories? You can't go wrong with various shades of blush pink for a wedding!

Can You Mix Metal Jewelry For Your Bridesmaids?

Yes, mixing various metals within your bridesmaid party is possible. Silver and gold are the best choices for metal mixing.

Since the two are different, this can mean some people will stand out more than others. As we said, gold is flashier than silver. That becomes especially true depending on the size of the jewelry.

The key to planning a successful bridesmaid outfit is having it be gorgeous but not to the point they look better than the bride. After all, it's the bride everyone should be focused on.

How Much Jewelry Should My Bridesmaids Be Wearing?

Depending on the dress style and theme of your wedding, it might be better to keep bridesmaid jewelry minimal. Typically, bridesmaids wear earrings and a necklace, with a possible bracelet if it ties into your event's theme.

According to Bella Bridesmaids, necklaces are perfect if your girls wear V-necklines or strapless dresses. That's because they add a bit of variety to someone wearing a more revealing garment.

From there, you might also want to allow rings, bracelets, or anklets, depending on the venue. An excellent example for anklets would be a beach wedding since everyone will likely be barefoot.

That extra element on the ankle can tie a dress together without being too overt. The same goes for rings and bracelets if your wedding is at night or in a darker setting.

More pops of shimmer and color will keep everyone visible throughout the ceremony and create a nice theme for the day. Some people might prefer high glam, and that's okay.

Are Bridesmaids Supposed To Match The Groomsmen?

When it comes to the bridesmaids and groomsmen matching, this can be a nice added detail. Especially if you have the two groups walking down the aisle together before your grand entrance, keeping a consistent color palette for accessories is helpful.

One of the most common ways to match the bridesmaids and groomsmen is to have the men's ties be the same hue as the bridesmaids' dresses.

If you want to create a color palette using jewelry, you could also require both groups to wear a particular color/finish. Men also wear jewelry, so don't assume anybody on your partner's side of the fence will be accessory-free.

On top of that, some bridal parties may include multi-gender members, and the same goes for the groomsmen (or women). Weddings constantly evolve, so try to be inclusive with your dress code.

Can I Buy Matching Bracelets For All My Bridesmaids?

Yes! This is more than fine if you want to purchase a group-wide gift for your bridesmaids. Usually, the bridesmaids will receive some wedding gift that they can wear on the big day.

Bracelets are one of the more popular choices, as everyone can wear them. Sometimes, people won't have pierced earrings or want to wear a necklace, making bracelets a nice middle ground.

Furthermore, gifting everyone the same bracelet can make accessorizing your bridesmaids easier. If you prefer that everyone only wear the bracelet you give them, that's also acceptable.

It could also be a good idea to have the bracelets be a certain metal and then allow the bridesmaids to accessorize with their own earrings, necklaces, rings, etc.

It's okay to give people a little freedom here.

Is It Okay If The Bridesmaids Don't Wear Jewelry?

Yes, if you want everyone in the bridal party to be jewelry-free, that's also perfectly okay. As with having your bridesmaids wear silver, gold, or matching bracelets, it's fine for everybody to go simple.

If the theme of your big day is minimalistic, not having your bridesmaids wear jewelry is a good idea. Furthermore, doing this can also avoid conflict between bridesmaids and shift the attention to their dresses.

Regardless, you can call the shots and always ask for feedback from your bridesmaids if there's a problem with the dress code/styling.

To Finish It Up

Whether you're getting married soon or dreaming about it, figuring out what your bridesmaids should wear can be tricky. We found that you don't have to have their jewelry match yours. Instead, keep it in a similar theme.

In addition, you might prefer to have everyone wear the same piece of jewelry or bring their own, so this depends on the budget and styling preference.

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