4 Tips to Avoid Accessory Disappointment.

Dealing with brides on a daily basis I often find that they leave choosing their jewellery and accessories till last minute.  Whilst this is fine if you plan to buy off the peg ready made pieces, if you are wanting something special then leaving it till last minute is really not an option, as bespoke jewellery takes time. 

Choosing your wedding accessories is almost as important as choosing your dress, the wrong accessories can make your very expensive and stunning gown look cheap and spoil your day, whereas getting they right key pieces can really make you look a million dollars.

Here are our tips for avoiding disappointment:

1. Start looking for accessories as soon as you have bought your dress. Note the dresses detailing, colour, neckline & finish. To find out what would work best you can download my free book "the modern brides Jewellery guide" which explains how to choose jewellery.
2. Decide what accessories you would like to wear, and what you need to buy
3. Enquire about your jewellery at least 6 months in advance if you can (4 weeks before the wedding minimum) the earliest you can book and begin the design process the better this gives time for adjustments and reworks if needed. It also means you can have your jewellery ready for your dress fittings and hair trials.
4. Set aside enough budget to invest in your jewellery, it is important and you are more likely to wear it again than you are your dress. You really do get what you pay for, if you want a cheap tiara, then there are a range of retailers on the high street selling mass produced plated pieces cheap, but if you want an heirloom, custom made unique piece, made from the best materials, by quality craftsmanship and designed by leading companies, that takes time and will cost money.

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Five Quick Jewellery Tips:

1. Wearing your jewellery will help to keep it tarnish free.
2. Avoid contact with perfumes, hairsprays and water.
3. Hang costume jewellery with matching outfits, it will save time in the morning.
4. Clean tarnish off silver with bicarbonate of soda, place in an aluminium foil tray, add boiling water and watch!
5. Don't save it all for special occasions, if it makes you feel good then wear it today.