Finding the Perfect Bridal Earrings
Bridal earrings are often considered the most important part of a brides wedding jewellery. Not only can a exquisite pair of bridal earrings beautifully frame the face, they will also add soften and enhance features in close-up wedding photographs so it's vital to find the perfect pair.
There are three simple rules to finding the perfect bridal earrings; style, colour and face shape. While most brides will have a good idea of the style and colour of their perfect earrings, it can be difficult to work out which design will flatter your face shape. Our simple guide will help assist in finding the perfect bridal earrings for you.
Round Face
Round, baby faced brides are fortunate to have the face shape which is considered the most youthful. This face shape is almost as wide as it is long so the key is to create the illusion of more length which in turn will slim the face.
GS Wedding Stylist Says...
Your aim to flatter your face shape is to: Create the illusion of length to make your face appear narrower
You should avoid: Wide, broad bridal earrings which add further width to the face
Your perfect bridal earrings are: Long, slim and finish below the chin
Square Face
Strong and angular, square faced brides are usually blessed with beautiful high cheekbones. The width of the jaw is as wide as the forehead so creating the perception of a narrower jaw will soften this angular square shape.
GS Wedding Stylist Says...
Your aim to flatter your face shape is to: Give the perception of a narrower jawline
You should avoid: Bridal earrings add width to and finish at the jawline
Your perfect bridal earrings are: Wider at the top (think upside-down triangular shape) and graduate to a point
Long Face
Long faced brides have the most slender and elegant face shape. This face shape is long and narrow and can afford to add width to flatter and give the impression of less length.
GS Wedding Stylist Says...
Your aim to flatter your face shape is to: Create the illusion of width to balance the length
You should avoid: Bridal earrings which finish at jaw level
Your perfect bridal earrings are: Wide chandelier earrings which finish just below the jawline or chunky button styles
Heart Shaped Face
Romantic heart shaped face brides are thought to have the most feminine face shape. Wider at the hairline and temples with a delicate chin, the key is to add width to the jawline to balance.
GS Wedding Stylist Says...
Your aim to flatter your face shape is to: Add width the lower part of your face
You should avoid: Bridal earrings which curve inwards and accentuate the chin
Your perfect bridal earrings are: Widest at the jawline - triangular shapes or pear cut stones work well particularly well
Oval Face
Lucky oval faced brides blessed with the perfect face shape. Gently curved at the forehead and chin, oval faces can carry off all styles of bridal earrings. Quite frankly, we're envious!
The Final Word
So now you should have a better idea of which styles suit your face shape. Now all that is left to do is start shopping!
