Like any other events, there are certain acceptable standards when it comes to choosing jewelry pieces that fit your wedding. The style of the gown determines which style of jewelry if best for the occasion. For low necklines, it is good to wear superb earrings with a matching necklaces. Whereas for high necklines, earrings is a good idea but not a necklace. In general, a simple wedding gown requires an elegant set or style of jewelries, while a detailed and glittery wedding gown needs only simple styled jewelry pieces.

Necklaces come in various lengths and each length compliment different necklines of gowns. The Choker is a necklace from one to three strands and is perfect for bateau neckline as the choker may not be noticeable if a neckline exposes too much skin. Three or more strands securely fit round the middle neck is the Collar necklace, a Victorian styled jewelry piece that is ideal for plunging and strapless necklines. Also perfect for strapless gowns is the Princess Necklace, and falls just below the neck’s hollow that serves as perfect support for the pendant; is usually sixteen inches in length and actually goes well not just with strapless but with every neckline save for a high neckline. Matinee has a length in between Princess an Opera and sets just on top of the bust; looks perfect with lower, jewel or bateau necklines.

As with earrings, there are also some considerations on which to choose. Brides with a rounder facial structure, is appropriate to wear button earrings. A heart-faced bride is good to wear a dangle earring while a long face is perfect for squared earrings. Simple earrings are more appropriate when the necklace is large in size and more grand in style. Bracelet is another jewelry piece that may be worn with short-sleeved, three-fourths gowns or dresses that are sleeveless. Watches are considered an inappropriate jewelry piece for the bride and her bridesmaids.

Although an important factor also depends on the budget and personal preference of the person wearing a jewelry. Whether she wants to wear precious stones, diamonds or synthetic and man-made gems. What’s more essential is ensuring the jewelry be not too intense to overshadow the wedding dress or its color. White wedding gown is perfect for silver and pearls. Ivory pearls with gold looks best with an ivory gown. While a pale pink or beige colored bridal gown would appear great if accentuated with ivory, gold and matching faux gems and stones.

Tags : Choice, Jewelry Pieces, Wedding Jewelry

The father of the bride has a special place in wedding etiquette. Not only does he give the bride away during the wedding ceremony but he also traditionally hosts the wedding reception that follows. The father of the bride speech and toast to the bride and groom is usually one of the highlights of the formalities of the reception. Now having said that, traditional and formal wedding etiquette have been displaced by informality and flexibility in all but high society weddings. Today’s weddings are usually arranged by the couple themselves, rather than by the bride’s parents as was the case in earlier times. The bride and groom will often decide how they would like their wedding ceremony to proceed.

The father of the bride, as the host, traditionally gives the first speech and concludes with a toast to the bride and groom. The bridegroom replies and toasts the bridesmaids. The best man relies on behalf of the bridesmaids, and offers a toast to the parents of the bride and groom. As the host, the father of the bride would usually take the opportunity to welcome the guests and acknowledge those who made a special effort to attend, and mention those unable to be present. Some thanks will usually be extended to those who made a special contribution to the wedding in some way, such as helping with flowers or the wedding cake. The groom’s family is traditionally acknowledged in the bride’s father’s speech.

The more emotional and heartfelt part of the speech comes in the personal words directed to the bride and groom, perhaps mixed in with some entertaining stories and humor. Most fathers make a point of speaking also on behalf of the bride’s mother. The speech concludes with a toast to the bride and groom, inviting everyone to raise their glasses and drink a toast to the future health and happiness of the newly weds. Usually the toast is expressed with a succinct message delivered with a touch of poetry. The first speech and the toast to the bride and groom is sometimes given instead by an old family friend or by a master of ceremonies, or toastmaster. Sometimes the best man acts as the toastmaster and gives this first speech. It may be that the father of the bride is absent or unwell, or perhaps not a confident public speaker.

Tags : Society Weddings, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Etiquette