Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 50)

JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES 63 STYLE IT OUT Remember your theme. While we don’t recommend being the bridal version of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, a nod to your palette through subtle stone hues can be gorgeous. Consider pretty pastels or rich jewel tones. You could even nod to trends and Pantone’s colour of the year, Classic Blue, by draping yourself in sapphires. A pop of colour brought into play through your footwear is also hugely popular. We love real bride Alex’s Bambi Irregular Choice shoes from last issue, as well as Amy’s Ruby Shoo shoe and clutch bag combo from this issue (page 24). Also, bear in mind your style. If you’ve opted for a rustic-, boho- or festival-style day with a dress to complement it, classic pearls and diamonds might not work. A modern take on vintage is very much in vogue this year, along with geometric patterns, nature-inspired designs and textured surfaces. WITH THIS RING… The wedding ring is for life, not just for the day, so choose something you love. Check out our shopping guide: ❤ Find a jeweller with a large wedding ring sample selection and allow yourself time to try on a get a feel for a ring you like. Take your time, it’s an important decision. ❤ Start the search early. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, you might consider a custom design – a process that can take time, but is well worth the wait. Check out stephenjonesjewellers.com ❤ Consider how to match your engagement ring. Using the same metal is a must, so that they wear evenly. You can have the band made especially to sit perfectly alongside it’s neighbour, either by curving or carving to a complementary fit. This also prevents an uncomfortable fit or unnecessary wear between the two. ❤ Consider something that’s both timeless and suits your lifestyle. If you have a particularly heavy-handed occupation, choose platinum over gold. ❤ The option of making your wedding rings at a one-day workshops is proving very popular. You can even recycle, using gold from both families, mixed together and split between you. Check out noctua.co.uk photographyjoebickerton.com matthewrycraft.co.uk rocksforfrocks.co.uk jackieking.com