bridesmaid accessories

misslong418

Does anyone know any good websites for the bridesmaid jewelry etc... ? Thanksss

opalsky007

Why not just let them pick out their own? They don't necessarily have to match.

lauralaur

You could try poking around etsy for something inexpensive in your colors.

mbcdefg

Ditto PP. It's one less hassle and expense for you, they are sure to wear something they like, and it's not like anyone will notice or care if they have matching jewelry anyway.

Plus, you can put that money toward a personal gift for them, instead of a generic item for your wedding.

mandykhan

lol...she didn't ask opinion on whether she SHOULD get her BMs matching jewelry. She asked for good WEBSITE suggestions! geez! Some brides like to buy their BMs jewelry to go with their dress as a gift! And what makes everyone think that they wouldn't like it???

lol! anyways...ya definitely ETSY all the way!!! I got all my jewelry from www.somethingjeweled.etsy.com. I can't say enough good things about it!!

opalsky007

Just encouraging her to think outside the box, Mandy. A lot of brides think that everything HAS to match, when it's becoming more common to let bridesmaids have a little more freedom.

I got earrings for my girls as gifts, but I picked out a different set for each girl according to her tastes--and I didn't ask them to wear them for the wedding, they were just a gift for whenever. I have no clue what they wound up wearing, and it really doesn't matter.

In any case, one of my favorite sites is cinderellaspumpkin.com. You have to hunt through a lot of crap to find the good stuff, but there is some good stuff, and at good prices. I also love picking out vintage pieces on ebay. There's some amazing jewelry there for next to free.

mbcdefg

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_bridesmaid-accessories?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:7d55297b-e0d6-4275-88fa-cbb74f3d336bPost:1334096c-ab54-4fea-a233-e3b74910d29e">Re: bridesmaid accessories</a>:
[QUOTE]Some brides like to buy their BMs jewelry to go with their dress as a gift! And what makes everyone think that they wouldn't like it??? lol!

Posted by mandykhan[/QUOTE]

Because it's jewelry to match their dress for this chick's wedding. Not jewelry for them personally.

Plus, most people I know enjoy picking out their own jewelry. And the last thing I wanted to do before my wedding was spend my time and money searching for jewelry that I wasn't sure my bridesmaids would even like. One of my BMs wore her favorite diamond necklace, which was oodles nicer than anything I could've afforded to buy for her.

mandykhan

You guys are assuming that OP won't pick out something that will be wear-able after the wedding!! She asked a simple question: where can I get BM jewelry? She clearly wants to buy her girls jewelry. Why are you trying to sway her into doing something else?

She obviously wouldn't pick out something for her best friends that they will hate. You're assuming that OP has poor taste. She does not need to be spoken to like that here.

aerinpegadrak

It's not a matter of the bride having poor taste.  It's a matter of all the girls having different tastes.  Unless all of the girls have exactly the same taste and preferences, there's no one style of jewelry that will work for everyone.  Besides, jewelry that's appropriate for a wedding tends to be far too dressy for everyday wear, so even if it's gorgeous, it usually ends up in the drawer never to leave.

ColleenC10

I "thought outside the box" and had my bridesmaids choose thier own dress styles and shoes.  I am looking for matching jewlery as the only item that would be the same for all of them.  I clicked on this post because I too, hoped for some good input on where to find bridesmaid jewelry.  I agree that rather than suggesting other options, maybe just answer her question.  I love etsy for jewlery also!   

felkels

I made fresh water pearl necklaces or bracelets for each girl, and a pair of earrings.  I asked them what size chains they are comfortable in, if they like postes or hook earrings...it is my gift to them.  I will give them each a small glass jewelry box later, after the wedding when I have time to make them. 

I do like Etsy for many things, I would also suggest (and yes I realize this is not answering the website question), looking at local saturday markets, farmer's markets or places like that where artisens come and set up booths.  I found an amazingly beautiful pair of earrings for my mom for $15 this weekend. 

misslong418

oh my goodness! i wasn't expecting such a response  - thanks

i have looked a lot on etsy and found a few things.. but i'll check out the other suggestion.  i don't know if i want everyone to match necessarily, i just would like to get the girls a nice piece of jewelry bc i know they'll like it.

chrissynally

You may want to check out www.stelladot.com/chrissynally - they have great pieces for bridesmaids (see the bridal section) and the even have a little girls' line for sweet flower girl jewelry!