Who doesn’t love pearls?! Not only are they pleasing to the eyes but also have such a calming and soothing effect. Pearls have always been a wedding favorite but seem to have been crazily in-vogue this wedding season. And no, we are not just talking about jewelry! From the décor to bridal accessories, these white little gemstones are making a mark everywhere.
A setup with pearls looks like a gorgeous vision in white that just elevates the whole vibe making it royal and elegant. If you love pearls but are not sure of how to incorporate it as part of your wedding, you can take inspiration from these unique ideas listed below.
Say Yes To The Pearl Dress
Pearls are a muse for almost every bridal couture designer, and why not! Bridal dresses with pearl beads and embellishments are a look to behold, and if you walk down the aisle in that dress then truth be told, all eyes will definitely be on you. Luxury fashion houses such as Vivienne Westwood, Saiid Kobeisy, Prabal Gurung and many others have an entire couture collection dedicated to pearls…so go ahead and choose that dreamy dress for yourself that will make you look drop dead gorgeous!
All Hail The Pearly Veil
If you want to pair up your gorgeous wedding dress with a matching veil, then look no further as we’ve got you covered. Veils with pearls are such a great way to stand out from the conventional plain veils that have been doing the round for years and years. A netted veil with ivory beads embedded adds a royal and stunning touch that will absolutely complete your wedding look.
Pearls on Heels? Yes Please!
Did anyone say pearls are best suited only for apparels? Well that is not true because you can even choose wedding shoes that are embellished with pearls. These statement heels will surely add a spark to your attire, and going by the latest trends of modern brides steering away from the traditional route and opting for short wedding dresses, these heels will look fab and will make every head in the room turn!
Elegant Wedding Décor
Pearls on a bride’s wedding attire look gorgeous no doubt about that, but they are also great to be included as part of the wedding décor. The table centerpieces can have elements of the gemstone in it, or you can choose to have pearl strings attached to the guest chairs, or you could even go one step forward and have table linens with pearls on it. The possibilities are endless so you just need to let your creativity flow.
Bridal Hair With a Touch of Pearls
Every bride is unique and beautiful and each of them have their own vision of how they want to look on their big day. Hairstyle plays a very important role in complementing the bride’s make-up and outfit that defines the overall look. So needless to say, having a hairstyle that stands out has become quite a thing for today’s bride. Adorning the hair with floral or crystal accessories looks beautiful, but adding a touch of pearly hair accessories just makes it look wow! A pearl hair pin, bow or headband paired up with your grand wedding dress will look heavenly.
Delectable Pearly Delights
For all the pearl lovers out there, delectable wedding cakes with edible pearl arrangements are doing the rounds. Multi-tier cakes with buttercream frosting decorated with edible beads of pearls are very irresistible, but also way too pretty to be eaten. They are so delightful to look at that all you’d want to do is just admire how magnificent it looks and forget about cutting it! Even if you are not too fond of pearls then get one of these cakes at least – just for aesthetics!
Enticing Invitations
Why wait until the D-Day to have your dreams of pearls come true?! You can start off on a high with these stylish pearl themed wedding invitations. This could be a unique souvenir for your wedding guests too and the best part if you can have them customized and designed as per your taste & liking! Be it one single bead on the envelope or border of the wedding card with tiny pearls on it, the choice is totally yours!
Floral Bouquets Seem Mainstream? How About Couture Bouquets!
There is no harm in going all out in extravagance and if you are one of those brides that wants to take the over-the-top route so be it! If you want to do something quirky and different then you could replace the traditional floral bridal bouquets with a pearl & gemstone couture bouquet. Unlike flowers they won’t dry out and you will be able to keep them forever that will remind you of your dazzling wedding day. But please avoid tossing these bouquets at your bridesmaids they are too pretty to let go of…you can switch to florals for that!
There are so many different ways you can use pearls to add the exquisite touch to your weddings. But whatever you include these gemstones for, they are sure to stand out. We hope you are now inspired and ready to take charge to make your wedding a ‘pearl’icious one!
Feature Image Credits: @boomingmoda_bridal & @viviennewestwood
