Bridal Necklaces & Earrings: How to Match Your Jewelry with Your Wedding Dress
At LEXACO, we believe your wedding jewelry should feel as natural and meaningful as the coastal breeze that sweeps through Cape Cod. The perfect bridal necklace and earrings don't just complement your dress – they tell your story and become treasured keepsakes of your special day. As you prepare for your walk down the aisle, let us guide you through selecting pieces that honor both tradition and your unique personal style.
Understanding Your Neckline: The Foundation of Bridal Jewelry Selection
The neckline of your wedding dress sets the stage for your bridal necklace choice. Each style opens different possibilities for how to adorn this focal point:
Sweetheart or Strapless: These open necklines create a beautiful canvas for statement necklaces. Consider our Songs From The Sea pearl pendant that cascades delicately, mimicking the gentle waves along our shores. The negative space between your collarbone and dress becomes an opportunity to showcase a treasured piece.
V-Neck: Echo this elegant angle with a pendant or drop necklace. The vertical line of a carefully selected pendant draws the eye naturally and elongates your silhouette. Our handcrafted Cape Cod Ball pendant, with its signature screwball craftsmanship, offers timeless sophistication that complements this classic neckline.
High Neck or Illusion: When your dress already makes a statement at the neckline, sometimes the most beautiful choice is to forgo a necklace entirely. Instead, direct attention to carefully selected bridal earrings that frame your face and complement your hairstyle.
Halter or One-Shoulder: These asymmetrical styles often pair best with asymmetrical jewelry. Consider skip-the-necklace approach and opt for statement earrings that balance the dress's unique lines while maintaining harmony.
Choosing Bridal Earrings: Frame Your Face, Tell Your Story
Your bridal earrings frame the expressions and emotions of your wedding day. When selecting these important pieces, consider both practical elements and personal meaning:
Hair Considerations: Will you wear your hair up or down? Upswept styles reveal the entire earring and neck, making both your bridal earrings and necklace fully visible. Down or partially down styles might partially conceal longer earrings, which could influence your selection.
Face Shape Harmony: Different earring styles naturally complement different face shapes. Round faces often glow with elongating drops, while angular faces may be softened by rounded designs. Our artisans can help you discover which of our handcrafted styles brings out your natural radiance.
Symbolic Selections: Many Cape Cod brides choose pieces from our Fish Hook Collection as their "something blue" – a subtle nod to our maritime heritage that carries both tradition and personal connection to our coastal community.
Metal Tones: Complementing Dress Details
The metal tone of your bridal jewelry should harmonize with both your dress and your natural coloring:
Ivory and Champagne Gowns: These warmer-toned fabrics sing when paired with yellow gold pieces like our 14k Yellow Gold Cape Cod Ball earrings. The warmth of the metal enhances the dress's subtle color dimensions.
Bright White Gowns: The crispness of true white fabric creates a stunning backdrop for sterling silver or platinum pieces. Consider our Sterling Silver Wave collection, which captures the shimmer of sunlight on Cape Cod Bay.
Beaded or Embellished Dresses: When your gown features intricate beadwork or appliqués, look to these details for guidance. If your dress incorporates pearl elements, our handcrafted pearl earrings create a thoughtful continuation of this theme.
Beyond Tradition: Coastal-Inspired Bridal Jewelry
While many brides focus on traditional pearl and diamond selections, your wedding offers a chance to showcase jewelry that reflects your personal connection to Cape Cod:
Seaglass Treasures: For the bride with a free spirit, our seaglass collection incorporates treasures gathered from local shores, transformed by nature and crafted into one-of-a-kind pieces that carry the essence of our coastal environment.
Customized Stories: Many LEXACO brides work with us to incorporate family heirlooms or significant materials into custom bridal jewelry. Perhaps your grandmother's pendant reimagined as part of a new design, or a special stone set in a handcrafted setting that honors both past and future.
Balancing Statement and Subtlety
Remember that your bridal jewelry should enhance – not compete with – your natural beauty and gown. Sometimes the most striking choice is deliberate restraint: a single, exquisitely crafted piece that draws attention through its thoughtful simplicity rather than overwhelming brilliance.
At LEXACO, we understand that your wedding jewelry becomes part of your story – not just for one day, but for generations to come. Our craftspeople take pride in creating pieces worthy of such significance, handcrafting each bridal necklace and pair of earrings with the same care and attention that has defined our family's approach for generations.
Visit us at our Harwich Port boutique to discover how our handcrafted collections can become part of your wedding day story and beyond. Like the enduring beauty of Cape Cod itself, the perfect bridal jewelry makes a lasting impression through authenticity, craftsmanship, and natural grace.