How to Choose Statement Earrings for your Wedding

WEDDING DRESS NECKLINES

The neckline provides a critical framework for accessorizing because the dress and the jewelry share the same visual real estate. The primary goal when selecting jewelry is to beautifully fill negative space without crowding the gown.

For example, open necklines—such as strapless, deep V-necks, or off-the-shoulder cuts—provide a blank canvas of open skin that naturally accommodates longer, more dramatic earring styles or necklaces. Conversely, high necklines (such as halter, boatneck, or crew cuts) drastically reduce this open space, creating a tight area around the face and neck. Read on to see what styles we recommend using for different necklines.

OPEN NECKLINE DRESSES

Open necklines lend the most options, you can go with length and/ or body. Because the dress fabric is pulled away from the face and chest, your jewelry does not have to compete for visual real estate. This gives you the most freedom and the widest range of options for your details. Strapless and deep V-neck dresses are perfect for longer, dramatic earring styles such as the Freshwater Pearl Strand Earrings shown here:

HIGH NECKLINE WEDDING DRESSES

You can pair a high neckline with length, but it’s a bit more of a dance. Because your neckline and earrings will share real estate, be sure to keep it delicate with styles like Freshwater Pearl Strands or Long Rue Strands. Here, a strand earring style can help bring movement to a structured neckline without overwhelming it. Anything much bolder will be a visual traffic jam.

HOW TO MATCH YOUR BRIDAL HAIRSTYLE WITH THE RIGHT ACCESSORIES

How are you wearing your hair? Watch it here with the magnolia stems - you can see statement earrings will be seen with your hair up or down but it’s two very different vibes. If you choose to wear a statement earring with your hair back, I recommend keeping the rest of your look pretty minimal to maintain balance since they will become a focal point with your dress. Consider pairing them with a raw edge veil (no detail) and skip the headpiece.

With your hair down, they play peek-a-boo so you can pull in a few other details without overdoing it. I love a cuff, stack of rings on the right hand or an elevated clutch for your wedding day essentials!

AESTHETIC

Consider your style and the vision for your wedding day. We design the collection with a few aesthetics in mind. The gold, high shine florals offer an artful, contemporary element to your look. It’s romantic yet unexpected. Going for timeless? Pearls, naturally (or glass for a modern day alternative). We work with refined round pearls as well as freshwater and baroque pearls. The rounds offer that classic elegance whereas the freshwater pearls pull in an organic authenticity that feels forward and decadent. Going for whim and ethereal amore? Explore our tonal (all ivory styles). Styling ivory from head to toe creates a consistency that allows you to play around with texture and form without overwhelming your look.

WHEN TO WEAR THEM

Last, decide if the statement earrings are part of your ceremony look or more of a reception, ready-to-party scene. If you don’t want a second dress, accessories are our go-to alternative for creating a second look with the same wedding dress. Often hair that was down goes up on the dance floor so a statement earring can leave you feeling ‘bride’ even when the night gets a bit undone.

Worried about size and comfort? A statement doesn’t have to weigh you down.  Comfort is at the core of our designing. Take the Magnolia stems— full body and length but because the florals are hallow, they are truly effortless for their size. Feather light? We got you, explore raffia styles like Stevie for bold detail that lends next level comfort.

UNSURE WHAT EARRINGS WORK WITH YOUR DRESS?

If you’re overwhelmed by the options - can see yourself taking your jewelry a number of directions then reach out. Sometimes a second eye is all you need to narrow in on what works for you and your dress!

Submit a STYLEme. for 1:1 guidance with one of our personal stylists. It’s a big decision, don’t feel like you have to go it alone - we’ve got you covered.