Day of Jewellery

I have thought a lot about what I will wear the day I get married. I am not big into jewellery, but I am huge on sentiment... this posed a dilemma when I was picking my 'accessories' for the day. Most brides (which clearly I am not) get flashy and buy stunning pieces to wear with their dresses... a necklace, a bracelet, a veil... none of it seemed to make sense to me.

First... I am completely cheap and can't justify spending money on something I will never wear again PLUS we all know I don't wear costume jewellery (for lack of a better word). Each piece I wear has HUGE meaning and I can't picture my wedding day any different.

So I decided to wear my Tiffany's necklace (from Richard) that I wear every day. It means so much to me, as my first thing from Tiffany's and as a no-reason-I-just-love-you present.

I was going to wear my Nana's pearls, which I still might, but the colour doesn't match my dress and I am afraid of making something look 'off'. Nan would understand.

On my hands I will only be wearing the ring my Grandpa had made to propose to Nan on my right hand (with my engagement ring, which I originally entrusted to Richard's pinkie finger but have since rethought ;).

I thought about a bracelet, but nothing seemed to be 'me' until yesterday when I was searching through Etsy.com for Solstice. I wanted to find her something 'special'... something I could wrap with a bow and give to her so she knows how much I love her. I knew spending money wasn't the route... no gold or diamonds for this kid. She would lose it, break it or miss the meaning behind it, but a 'wish bracelet' from her Aunt Mel... seemed perfect.



from Peacock & Lime on Etsy.com

This bracelet is a 'wish bracelet' because when you put it on you make a wish. When the bracelet finally gives way after months and months of being lovingly worn... its time for your wish to come true. I hope she wishes for magic.

So this (as above) will be what I am wearing with Solstice on the day of my wedding. It's simple and sweet, and will carry SO much meaning. I love that kid.

I won't be wearing a veil... many brides before me have said 'I only wore it for a few minutes'... then whats the point. Although I might surprise you all and show up for a veil just for the hell of it.

And that's it... aside from the pearls on my head (from previous post).

Love!