My DIY wedding bracelet:
Beading basics are as straightforward as anyone can imagine. You put some beads through a string, crimp or knot at desired locations to keep beads in places, usually add some kind of closure to make it usable and viola.
Instructions for DIY Bracelet
Materials*:
1. Fresh Water Pearl Beads 6-8mm - $8 / strand
2. Swarovski Crystal 4mm Bicone Beads - $4 / 18 pcs
3. Beading Cord - $3 / spool
4. Toggle Clasp - $3
5. Crimp Beads - $ 3 /50 pcs
6. Basic Beading Pliers - $7 ea
Steps**:
1. Cut 8″ beading cord (adjust length as desired)
2. Crimp one end attaching one part of the toggle.
3. Use the other end of the beading cord to string through your desired bead pattern and length. The above is simply (pearl, pearl, crystal, pearl, pearl, crystal…)
4. Tighten and crimp the other toggle part.
5. Trim excess beading cords from both ends.
*Rough estimate of what a beginner will need and use to make bracelet similar to the one above. Price of components vary with quality and design (i.e. a sterling silver toggle set can be $15 each while a pewter toggle set can be $2). Beading materials can be easily found online, at local craft stores, or even big chain stores with craft departments such as Wal-Mart. Items are usually purchased at some minimum quantities (as estimated above) so this amount listed can actually make several pieces.
** Practice makes perfect. If you’re a first time beader and the first time or two the project doesn’t come out exactly the way you want, cut it up and redo. The only thing wasted is the bit of beading cord and a couple crimp beads!
There are also plenty of instructional videos out there if you want to get fancy.
Here’s the rest of the DIY jewelry I made to wear with my wedding dress:
Is anyone else diy’ing their wedding jewelry?
I love the length of the earrings, and that’s a nice lariat…real dainty back jewelry. You did a really good job. CRAFTAY!
I made my jewelry. It was lots of fun and I think it turned out great. It matched my dress perfectly.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piperfeehily/Wedding%20Stuff/Jewelry02.jpg
Miss Green Tea-
How did you do the earrings? I love them! 
That is exactly what I am looking for to go with my dress.
That is great! I just can’t help feeling that you’re very real Miss GT! Great job and tutorial.
love them green tea! I am making pearl necklaces for my BMs, but they are going to be very basic. As for my own jewelry I still dont know. I have a great pair of new earrings that would be lovely with my gown!
It looks great! I am also making my jewelry and my bridesmaids jewelry. Although it can be stressful picking out the right beads, there are so many, I love the fact that I can design anything I want.
@Hailey: nicely done girl!
@Mrs.Sunlofwer: Instructions would be more of the same really, you would just use an earring hook instead and leave different loops out. If you are trying to make your own, just start with a basic shape that you like and work from there to get your desired design. It’s really easy to get a hang of, I promise!
@so you know: thanks! (pinch self) I certainly feel real! 
Thank you! i appreciate it. I have been on the hunt for the right earrings with no such luck. I may end up DIY and that we be awesome!
Mrs. Green Tea, Sacramento
Age and Occupation: 30, Tea Analyst
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Coffee Critic
Engagement Date: November 17, 2006
Wedding Date: August 23, 2008
Blogging Since: June 10, 2008
Venue: Vineyard on the Delta
About Me: I'm just your average obsessive compulsive, arts & crafts loving, funky-on-the-inside/boring-on-the-outside girl, who dares to say 'Hey! I can make that!' Nerdy professional by day, goofy won-ton by night. The won-ton sometimes comes out during the day when I'm fed the dollar breakfast at Ikea. Since our engagement, wedding planning has put me on high alert for bargains and I've been pushing my nimble fingers through callous building experiments!
Wow, that’s beautiful. Good job!