Wedding Party Guide

Bridal jewelry sometimes gets left to last on the wedding planning lists, after gowns, flowers, shoes, catering, menu planning, invitations and even thank you cards. And worst of all, sometimes wedding budgets omit the need for all the little things that make the day really special for the bride herself, the bubble bath she’ll need the morning of the wedding, the perfume she’ll wear, and the jewelry that will make her gown and veil look perfectly pulled together. If the budget is already stretched really tight, a bride may be inclined to buy the cheapest costume jewelry she can find at a local kiosk instead of getting what she really wants. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a teeny bit of thought, every bride can have sparkle or pearls if she really wants. In fact even if a bride has her heart set on genuine Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearls, it’s totally possible to fulfill that little that dream. Really? Yes. Many people believe that authentic Swarovski crystal and pearl jewelry is so far from their reach that they don’t even consider it, but in fact there’s a great selection of affordable bridal jewelry. Here’s just a sample of offerings which are great for the bride, the wedding, or even the wedding party:

Swarovski’s crystal necklace designs are a great idea for people who want to spend under $130. One is simply called the Swarovski Pearls with Rondelle, which is a freshwater pearl necklace, with 12mm white or silver grey pearls, set in a gorgeous pave design that includes Swarovski crystal rondell separators between pearls. There are also more affordable strands of pearls with bits of sparkling crystal for under $80, although these necklaces are strung with simple silk thread they are still genuine cultured freshwater pearls that will beautifully accent a gown.

For about $69 there are also amazing choices through Spiegel. Although the pearls are faux, the designs are contemporary and some have elaborate designer features that make the necklaces truly unique. If you want something other than a single strand or a simple choker with sparkling separators then Spiegel has some of the most interesting and affordable collections. If you must have genuine pearls with the classic diamond or crystal embellished clasps, then one of the best alternatives is to buy Chinese cultured freshwater pearls direct from the farms. If you’re holding your head in your hands wondering how on earth you’d ever find the time to do something so complicated, stop worrying. There are great shops like Shecy Pearls that do all the work for you. They have the cheapest freshwater pearl necklace designs already made, and wonderful online shops to browse, and all you have to do is order and they ship to wherever in the world you may be. It’s just as easy as shopping at your local mall…actually easier, you don’t have to leave your house.