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For a while I’ve been up in the air about what I wanted to wear as my wedding day jewelry. I love bold, over-the-top-pieces and swoon over statement pieces like this one:
But, I have two problems: 1) I have a short stubby neck that doesn’t look pretty in bold/chunky necklaces; and 2) My dress has a lot of beading and crystal detail in the bodice and adding over-the-top jewelry might be too much.
There were a few times where I thought I had found the perfect necklace or set of earrings, but nothing quite seemed to fit. That was until Mr. L thought we should go searching together. We ended up finding the perfect Le Vian set, but there was a catch…the price tag.
I had sticker shock and could not see myself spending that kind of money on a piece that would only be worn on special occasions. We left the store empty-handed and with hopes that we could find something just as lovely without putting a huge dent in our pockets.
Well, Mr. L thought differently and surprised me a week later while I was at my hair trial. Ever the eager gift giver he could not hold out until our wedding day to gift me the set. I’ll admit, I was a bit disappointed by the impromptu surprise (because who doesn’t love those wedding pics of a surprised bride opening her wedding day gift), but I was excited nonetheless.
And, without further ado…my lovely wedding day jewels.
I love that they will fit in perfectly with our vintage-romantic look and am excited that on our wedding day Mr. L will be placing my necklace on me during our first look. (**Yes, you heard that right! I’ve convinced L-money that a first look will be just as meaningful, if not more than when he sees me walk down the aisle.) I hope to squeeze in a few more posts this week (I know I’ve been failing as a bee, sorry) between the chaos.
Yay wedding week!!!
Are you investing in jewelry for your wedding day?
so beautiful! I’m looking for something similar as my dress is very beaded as well 
Beautiful, and how sweet of Mr. L! I bet the photos of him placing the necklace on you will be wonderful.
Just as a side note related to your comment about spending money on jewelry that will only be worn on special occasions: my dangly diamond-and-pearl chandelier style earrings from my wedding are pretty distinctively “wedding” earrings, but for some reason I felt inspired to put them on for a friend’s housewarming party while wearing a black tank top and jeans a few weeks after I got married. The look actually went really well, and I’m pleased that I’ll get more use out of my awesome earrings. I think that a lot of really amazing jewelry can be worn in more casual situations than we necessarily always think about, which is fantastic since you can get much more use out of your jewelry.
I really like that set! That is so sweet of Mr. L to go back and get it.
WOW. That sounds amazing! I believe if you are going to invest in jewelry it should definitely be something you will wear again! Personally I haven’t had the budget to splurge but I entered my Maid of Honor in this contest by JIC called “Gems Among Us”. And if she wills she gets a trip and I get a $5,000 jewelry shopping spree! Crossing my fingers for some amazing bling like you
Great jewelry! I hope you have a very happy wedding week.
So, so pretty! You definitely have a keeper on your hands
Hope your wedding week is going well!
that was such a beautiful jewelry set you have there. congratulations on your wedding and don’t stress yourself too much. have fun and have a happy ever after =)
so beautiful, i love vintage
I wore the same dress Just 2 weeks Ago!!!! Loved my maggie sottero. Did you go with the royale vogue??? I had a rough time finding a necklace to go with my gown as well i was lucky enough to find a beautiful vintage single strand of pearls with small diamond accents and a pear drop. It was breathe taking. The dress looks amazing and your necklace choice went well also
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Mrs. Locket, Ithaca, NY Age and Occupation: 25, Research Technician Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, former Banker hoping to become an Officer of the Law Engagement Date: June 15, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heron Hill Winery About Me: I am a little bit of everything all rolled into one: A girly gal with rough edges---I love to get dolled up just as much as I enjoy throwing on some sneaks to toss a ball with Mr. Locket. My love for crafting and creating is quite apparent and I've been referred to as a Wonder Woman/Martha Stewart/Stepford Wife hybrid (yup, I'll take that as a compliment). I adore sewing, photography, sculpture, good eats (mmm tapas), baking, snugging and oh, pretty much everything in between (there's not much I dislike). I am super excited to be planning our vineyard wedding and couldn't be happier to be marrying Mr. Locket. We are a quirky, fun-loving couple residing in our college town with our two pups Maple and Molly. We love to go on hikes, visit our local dog park and to bask in the beauty of many of the local falls and gorges. We are an indecisive pair, but together we somehow manage to make up our minds (it's the easy stuff that's tricky).
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