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My new favorite wedding-attire trend is statement necklaces. They are so chic and they are all over the red carpet right now. I feel like this is one trend that won’t outdate your photos 20 years down the road (unlike puffy sleeves and headband veils…oh the ’80s).
Image via Hershey Weddings by The Knot / Necklace from Neiman Marcus
Image via Style Me Pretty / Photo by Troy Grover
Image via Reggie & Luca
Image via Style Me Pretty / Photo by Jason & Anna photography
Image credits: 1: The Limited, 2: White House Black Market, 3: Forever 21, 4: Mod Cloth, 5: White House Black Market, 6: Forever 21, 7: Nordstrom, 8: The Limited
Would you consider wearing a statement necklace on your wedding day?
I really like statement necklaces, but only under very specific circumstances in the wedding world. #1- the dress must be SIMPLE
#2- you cannot wear any other jewelry at all- my biggest pet peeve is a necklace with a bracelet with earrings all matching and all large.
If and when someone meets those criteria, I am happy and love the look. Otherwise, I prefer no necklace on the big day.
LOve em!! I made my own necklace…def goin for the statement look. I might even layer some necklaces. I actually have a small gold necklace my Love gave me on our one month anniversary when we were sixteen (we’re 26 now). So I’m going to definitely wear that one too. I also want to wear my St. Christopher from my mom and a Cross. I will be wearing a lot of jewelry. It will be gorgeous!!!
I also think rules should be thrown out the window. Wear what makes you happy. Pile on the bracelets and necklaces if it makes you feel gorgeous.
I LOVE those necklaces, but I do wonder about whether the bolder/more colorful ones will look dated in 20 years. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that you shouldn’t wear one- I think they are gorgeous, but I think the more colorful costume jewelry might not be in style in 30 years or so. That said, I’m no fashionista (I couldn’t tell the difference between Gap and Gucci) so take my comment with a grain of salt
I love statement necklaces, but my dress has so much beading that I’d be going wayyyy overboard if I wore for the wedding.
omg I was just going to write a post about this! I probably still will hahaha but thanks for the inspiration pics. I am very strongly considering going this route for my wedding day necklace!
I’m wearing a statement necklace! For the ceremony it’s one from my grandmother & for the reception I got a huge purple crystal one. It’s awesome 
love these picks! these are definitely in my trend to try for 2012 pile!
I LOVE statement necklaces and have several that I wear for special occasions.
However my dress has a beauitfully detailed neckline/bodice that I don’t really want to distract from plus I’ll have a fur stolle too so I don’t want to go TOO overboard.
I do think they’re gorgeous though.
I disagree with them not looking dated in 20 years though… the are such a “now” trend that even the most elegant ones I feel might have a date stamp on them when viewed down the road. I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing but I do think it’ll be noticeable.
It’s okay to look dated though! What looks dated in 20 years looks “classic” in 50. Truth!
I do love them, but they just are not for my wedding day. My dress is a whole lotta lace, and therefore needs simplicity. I’m with Miss Doe, the dress needs to be simple. But that’s just me!
Wedding necklaces always enhance the beauty of the bride and the wedding dress too. It will attract everyone’s attention during the wedding ceremony.
@TinyTina: @Miss Elk: @Miss Doily: I haven’t shared my dress yet… but it is literally as simple as you can get. No beading, no lace. I’m hoping a fun necklace will dress it up a bit!
While stalking acquaintances on facebook I’ve recently come across several brides who decided to wear statement necklaces on their big day, and though I normally love big jewelry, I have to say that I am NOT a fan of it in bridal. The necklaces look great on models in the magazines but anytime I’ve seen a real person do it it just doesn’t end up looking quite right and sometimes overwhelms the bride and is distracting. I also definitely think it WILL date your photos, though I don’t necessarily think that that is always as horrible a thing as people make it out to be.
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Miss Opossum, Tallahassee Age and Occupation: 23, Aspiring Interior Architect Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, Soon to be Firefighter Engagement Date: October 30, 2011 Wedding Date: April 2012 Venue: The Retreat at Bradley's Pond About Me: I am a recent design graduate and aspiring interior architect that is a compulsive list maker, a Christmas light fanatic, and an avid nap-taker. This freckle-faced Southern girl loves being on the back of a horse, hanging out at the gym, and watching SVU with her rugby-playing fiance. It is a dream come true to finally be planning a wedding (in five months) to my high school sweetheart (of seven years). While preparing to tie the knot we're also balancing Fire College, grad school applications, jobs, and precious time with our supportive family and friends. We're moving fast...but are excited about enjoying every moment of this time in our lives!
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