How to pick a necklace to complement your wedding dress

Should you wear a necklace on your wedding day? 

‘Should I wear a necklace on my wedding day?’, we hear you ask. Well, the answer is that it’s completely up to you, obviously. Some brides want to wear a necklace and some don’t and that’s totally your choice. 

But if you do want to wear a piece of jewellery, it’s worth considering the shape of your dress and what will work well with it so you can feel your absolute best. More on that below… 

The best bridal necklace for your wedding dress neckline

Sweetheart neckline

Sweetheart dresses call for either chokers or shorter necklaces as you’ll want to make sure nothing breaks up the beautiful line of your dress. For a sentimental touch, go for a necklace with your partner’s initials on. 

V neck

Whether you’re going with a classic V neck or a plunge dress, a drop pendant makes a great choice as it really plays to the shape of your dress. We love the personal touch of this confetti birthstone T-bar necklace, handmade in Brighton by Posh Totty Designs.

High neck

With high neckline dresses it can be tricky finding a necklace that sits well. So, we think it’s better to go for a pair of statement earrings instead, whether it’s oversized bows or something on the subtler side like these gorgeous mixed metal hoops (which are very on trend btw). 

Strapless

Strapless dresses give you a lot of options to play around with length and design meaning you can go for almost any style. Though the only advice we’d give is to avoid necklaces that are on the longer side so that they don’t distract away too much from the neckline.

Bardot neckline

For a bardot style, go for something that sits higher up to really show off the neckline of your dress. Shorter and choker necklaces work well here and can be found in a variety of designs, from classic freshwater pearls to dazzling swarovski crystals. Oooh.

Boatneck

For boatnecks, you’ll want to avoid jewellery like chokers and pick something that falls well beyond the neckline. You could even nod to the date of your special day with this stunning, personalised calendar date necklace from small brand, LILY & ROO.

Halter neck

Wondering what necklace to wear with a halter neck? We’ve got you. To be honest, it all really depends on the cut of your dress as some will have a space at the front and others won’t. If there’s a gap for one, a pendant is a great choice.

Square neckline

Necklaces with a shorter length work particularly well for square necklines. And, it can also be the perfect opportunity to tick off your ‘something blue’ with an aquamarine or sapphire pendant.

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