Since I’m a jewelry designer, one
of the most important aspect of my wedding was my jewelry. In fact, a friend of
mine who didn’t make it to the wedding was saying, I can’t wait to see pictures
of your dress!
I replied, “The dress? Who cares
about the dress? Wait until you see the jewelry!”
I knew what the bracelet would
look like months prior to the wedding. I love designing, making and wearing
bracelets. I also knew what the earrings would look like.
It was the necklace that I wasn’t
sure about. In fact, I designed it as I made it. I changed it. Then I worried
about it.
Somewhere along the way I got the
impression that my husband doesn’t like “gaudy” jewelry. I wouldn’t consider
the necklace gaudy, but it certainly wasn’t dainty jewelry. I don’t know what
his idea of gaudy is either, really.
So, I thought about it and
thought about other, simpler designs.
Then I decided that I was wearing
the necklace I made. This is my wedding, too and I loved my necklace. It made
me feel like beautiful. It made me feel like a bride. I felt like I could take
on the world in that necklace.
By the time the ceremony started
that evening, I needed to feel like I could take on the world.
My husband thought it was
beautiful! And it was!
You hear that woman say they don’t
feel like a bride until they get their dress.
It wasn’t like that for me. I felt more like a bride when I put on the
necklace than I did when I put on my dress.
I’m not sure when I will get to
wear it again, but for now it’s on display on the
canvas necklace holder I
made. The necklace holder is perfect for it!
Sometimes, you should just go
with your gut on things like jewelry and not overthink it. Wear what feels good to you and makes you
happy.
Jewelry has such a way of making
you feel more empowered, more beautiful and more put together than anything
else for me.
Ever notice your not so sure
about your outfit, but then you put on a pretty piece of jewelry and you feel
more confident? Do you have a favorite
piece of jewelry that puts you in a good mood?
