Martha's Vineyard Wedding Jewelry Inspiration

Martha's Vineyard Wedding Jewelry Inspiration

There’s something magical about Martha’s Vineyard and there’s more than just an expanse of ocean that separates us from the mainland. Everything tastes a bit sweeter here and the Vineyard is the perfect setting for the wedding of your dreams.

I was honored to be invited to have my handmade jewelry featured in an editorial wedding photo shoot at the Harbor View Hotel and Edgartown Lighthouse this summer. Our shoot was written up in Martha's Vineyard Island Wedding Magazine.

The bride wore a gorgeous white wedding gown with a lacy corset-inspired bodice. She skipped a necklace altogether and wore a white and gold fringe bracelet from my gold leaf collection. My Martha's Vineyard Island Bracelets were featured as bridesmaids gifts, as well gifts for the maid of honor and mother of the groom. The bride carried a sweet pom pom clutch from my shop. I love the soft pinks and greens in the florals, especially the bouquet in the bicycle basket-- so cute!

When planning your wedding jewelry, keep these tips in mind:

• Less is more. As the bride, you sparkle and your bridal jewelry does not need to be to extravagant. Whether you choose gold, silver, pearls or diamonds, don't over do it!
• When thinking about what jewelry to wear for your wedding, find inspiration in the tone, textures and fabric of your wedding dress. Creams call for gold and ivory pearls while pure white calls for silver, diamonds and white pearls.
• Consider the neckline of your dress when choosing what jewelry to wear on your wedding day. A sweetheart neckline or a strapless dress is a blank slate for any bridal necklace that you choose. A bridal gown with a halter or a v-neck call for a simple pendant or choker necklace. You may also want to think about skipping a necklace altogether and focusing on statement earrings or a beautiful bridal headpiece.
• Stay true to your own style. Remember to have fun, be yourself and it's ok to break some rules if you have to.
• Consider bridesmaid jewelry that coordinates with the color of the bridesmaid dresses. You can gift each bridesmaid with a jewelry set, or give each of your supporting gals one piece of jewelry, like a bracelet for example. Many brides choose to give the maid of honor a special piece, such as a slightly different style or color bracelet or a matching jewelry set. 

Based in Oak Bluffs, MA, I design and create jewelry mainly from colorful glass beads that I procure from one glass bead maker in the Czech Republic, in a region known for creating the most beautiful glass beads in the world. Anyway, I design and create jewelry right here on Martha’s Vineyard. Each necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings is made on island. What better way to accessorize yourself and your bridal party for your Martha's Vineyard wedding than with locally made jewelry?

The soft pink hues of the roses and lime green hydrangeas are lovely with the jewelry from my Gold Leaf Collection.

The invites, save the dates and vow books coordinated with the soft, billowy floral color palettes of the wedding design. 

A sweet and simple selection of boutonnieres for the Groom, the Groomsmen and Father of the Bride.

Handmade Martha's Vineyard Bracelets for the bridesmaids. All artisan-crafted in Edgartown, MA on Martha's Vineyard. 

A white Martha's Vineyard Necklace in white and gold and Champagne Medley Bracelet for the rehearsal dinner. Both pieces of jewelry are handmade in Edgartown, MA on Martha's Vineyard.

The lace tablecloth echos the lacey wedding gown of the bride.

I love the soft feminine combination of the lace, the corset-inspiration and the sheer white skirt of this wedding gown.

Can this be any cuter? Look at the beautiful bridal bouquets in the couple's vintage  getaway bicycles!

Between the Harbor View Hotel and the Edgartown Lighthouse is this beachy area of dunes and beach grass that is perfect for photos.

The grounds of the Harbor View Hotel feature classic touches like this arbor and these cobblestone pathways.

Blue hydrangeas are my absolute favorite flower and in my opinion nothing says Martha's Vineyard like a blue hydrangea.

She did it! Let the celebration begin!

Here are the snazzy bedazzled shoes that the bride wore under that gorgeous wedding gown.

 

One more shot of the beautiful bride wearing her white fringe bracelet from my gold leaf collection.