Jewelry for Bridesmaids

MeghanJustin

I was looking through past posts and it would appear that this is a pretty savvy group of women, so I have a couple of questions to ask.

I'm looking for accessories for my bridesmaids.  I'l be wearing a dress with too much crystal to wear my fav. - pearls.  Do you think it's okay for me to put the girls in pearls?

Secondly, any good suggestions for jewelry I could give my BM's as a gift?  I've thought about pashmina's and a piece of jewelry and I'd like to keep the jewelry around $25-$30... thoughts?

Some dets... color scheme is black and white  throughout wedding and reception.  Only pop of color so far will be the fushia ribbon on the cake and my red shoes under my dress.

 Thanks in advance!!!

MeghanJustin

Opps!  Here is their dress (ordered in black): http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=6f371dd8-a033-4de8-81ec-5bac3dbf1a20&categoryID=bfff30be-a493-4315-880c-45a86ae342b8&pg=1&colorId1=

lauralaur

I think pearls would look really good, but I'd suggest that you pick them up for the girls, and not as their gift. Pearls aren't everyone's style, so while they probably wouldn't mind wearing them for your wedding, they might not be too happy about buying them themselves or getting them as their gift.

You can find some really cool jewelry on etsy. I would just shop according to each of their individual tastes and styles. For example, I never wear bracelets, but often wear earrings, so I'd prefer earrings over a bracelet.

But, long story short, yes, I think the pearls would look great.

danielle16_17

things remembered has some sets like for bridesmaids - also jcpenny and macy's has some great jewlery and its 30 - 50% off this week for v-day

cellarius

i think pearls would look good too. esp with black. & i disagree that they can't be their gifts. 

broncoschick80

I think pearls would look great! I think you could do them as a gift maybe with another small something. They will appreciate that they don't have to purchase the jewelry, especially if it isn't their style, and if they don't wear them again they'll know the thought was there. Pearls are a classic so most girls will have use for them at some point!

P.S. What a great dress! I'm sure your girls appreciate you finding something they could actually wear again!!!

http://shcdenverwedding.weebly.com/

aerinpegadrak

Pearls would be great if they actually wear jewelry.  If they don't (like, for instance, me), it's just a waste of money.  Something to use in your wedding isn't really a gift for them, it's a gift for you.  If they wouldn't have any use for it outside your wedding, it's not a very good gift.

hughe046

I love pearls- they ar super classy, and there will be a time when all of them would weae them again (job interview, church, funeral).  I think they can be the gift and they would be super elegant!

SocialWorker2B

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_jewelry-bridesmaids?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:8da02bb3-dd90-453d-bac3-15cc36d6d8f9Post:ae39e009-b0f5-4a54-852e-e33f36b95d84">Re: Jewelry for Bridesmaids</a>:
[QUOTE]i think pearls would look good too. esp with black. & i disagree that they can't be their gifts. 
Posted by cellarius[/QUOTE]

So NOT true. Anything bought for them to wear on your wedding day is by it's use - NOT a gift.

I assumed from the OP's post that the pearls would be bought for the girls to wear on the wedding day and that the piece of jewelry she was asking about was a SECOND piece of jewelry to be given as the ACTUAL gifts.

SocialWorker2B

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_jewelry-bridesmaids?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:8da02bb3-dd90-453d-bac3-15cc36d6d8f9Post:8689cb14-9634-4553-90a9-94f8718548ae">Re: Jewelry for Bridesmaids</a>:
[QUOTE]I love pearls- they ar super classy, and there will be a time when all of them would weae them again (job interview, church, funeral).  I think they can be the gift and they would be super elegant!
Posted by hughe046[/QUOTE]

Only the bride has an idea of whether or not they would wear them again. I personally wouldn't because it is so not my style, no matter the occasion.

But, even if they would, something given to be worn on the wedding day is just NOT  a gift. It's basically saying "You have to wear this but since I bought it, I am giving it to you as a gift." That sucks. If the bride requires they wear it, she has to pay for it and again, it's not a gift.