Black and White Bridal Accessories

One of the hottest looks for accessories right now is the black and white combination. It is bold and graphic, modern yet timeless. Black and white bridal accessories are the perfect finishing touch for a bride and her bridesmaids.

Most weddings already have a strong dose of black and white in them, because of the tuxedos worn by the groom and his groomsmen. Adding dashes of black and white to the women in the bridal party is a great way to tie the whole group together. Some brides opt for black dresses on their bridesmaids, or even choose a white wedding gown with black embroidered accents. If you like the idea of black and white, but do not want to make such a big commitment to it, there are more subtle ways to incorporate it into your look.

The most stunning type of black and white accessory is pearl bridal jewelry created with a combination of fabulous black pearls mixed with classic white pearls. It is a spectacular twist on the standard all-white pearl bridal jewelry. Strapless gowns look best with a choker or princess length strand, but for a truly dramatic and chic look, wear a longer strand of black and white pearls with a higher neckline, or a double strand with any type of wedding gown.

For bridesmaids, a great idea would be a pair of earrings that combines black and white pearls. If budget is a concern, you can achieve a fantastic effect using affordable Swarovksi pearls to handcraft your black and white bridesmaid jewelry sets. Because the l

ok is meant to be graphic and bold, choose pearls in a large millimeter size, like 8mm or larger.

Another really fun way to add a dash of black and white to your bridesmaids' outfits is by adding a black satin bow to a strand of white pearls. This works especially well if they all wear their hair up to really show off the bows. It is a simple addition that will add a lot of style to basic pearl bridesmaid jewelry.

Sashes and waist accents are other wonderful places to include black and white. For a winter wedding, it would be gorgeous to add a black and white tartan sash to the waist of a rich red bridesmaid dress. It could either be a long sash with tails, or a short sash, secured at the waist with a rhinestone brooch.

Speaking of brooches, another au courant black and white detail is to create a fabric bow in black and white to be worn at the waistline of a gown. You can attach it to the dress with a festive brooch. It is a very chic idea with a European flair.

A very nice idea for a gift from the bride to her attendants would be the black and white accessory that she has selected for them. Jewelry is a particular favorite gift for a bride to give to her bridesmaids, because it makes a lasting keepsake. Other ideas could include a black evening bag with white beading or a white shawl with black embroidery.

Sprinkling touches of black and white throughout your wedding is a terrific way to create a bold statement. It will also give your entire wedding a unified look. Black and white accents are a perfect way to give your wedding a modern style, while still maintaining a timeless elegance.

Ask Bridget for advice in areas of jewelry or weddings. She writes numerous articles providing information for the customers of Silverland Jewelry.com. Pearl bridal jewelry can be as chic and modern as it is timeless.