Bridal Jewelry Help - Can a Bride Wear Gold?

There’s no rule that a bride can’t wear gold jewelry. Wear whatever you want!

I think gold jewelry would look great. I love the bracelet!

I've never heard of brides not being allowed to wear gold! Ignore your mother on this one

Your mother is being weird, there's no rules on gold vs silver. Silver used to be used because it's cheaper!
I'm also wearing my grandmothers bracelet, but lucky for me it's mixed metals.
I love opals and love your set, I think they will look very put together with a lace dress.

I've never heard anyone say you can't wear gold as a bride. That's just weird. I think the gold and opal are really pretty and fit the vintage feel you have! do what you want, it's your wedding.

Definitely NOT true. If your ring is gold, then the gold jewelry will look great! It'll look very cohesive

My wedding accessories are gold so I say go for it!

Thanks so much guys, that's honestly the first supportive feedback I've gotten through my wedding planning. I'm literally tearing up at work, I really appreciate the support! My mother has become really mean and opinionated and it's becoming way too much as I'm starting to get overwhelmed with planning since I'm about 3 months out (OMG!!! D. I've tried talking to her about this but she says I'm being over dramatic and need to watch I don't turn into a bride-zilla.

The necklace is also my grandmother's so I wanted to wear them together as it would mean something to me seeing it in pictures as well. I used to wear the necklace whenever I had a big day or needed reassurance, almost like a good luck charm or like she was watching over me, but stopped when my fiance got me a necklace and put it away . I think I may get some simple vintage drop earrings to start, but I'm GOING to wear my Grammie's jewelry.

Not many people can say their grandmother was their best friend, but I was very close with her especially before she passed. My mom is sad that my Grammie can't be with us through this, but I don't think she quite understands how I feel about it and how it's affecting me. My fiance is very supportive and wants me to wear this jewelry BECAUSE she meant to much to me, but I honestly just wanted some more female advice/feedback.

Cady

I have never heard that. Wear whatever you want ....it’s YOUR day, not your moms.

The bracelet and necklace are beautiful, and so perfect to have your Grammie at your wedding with you!

I personally am a fan of gold as well. My rings are gold and my jewelry/shoes will be too!

What a bizarre comment from your mom. I wore mixed metals for my wedding. White gold engagement ring, my grandma's wedding ring was platinum, my earrings were gold, and my headband was gold. I skipped a necklace and a bracelet. I love the jewelry you have picked out and it will look lovely with your dress!

gold earrings ^^^^^^

Gold headband ^^^^

Wear what whatever jewelry you’d like it’s your day!

my ring is silver, dress is champagne & I’m wearing rose gold jewelry.

You can wear any metal you want! It depends on your skin tone which color will flatter you the most but wear what makes YOU feel good!

I’m wearing my grandmother’s jewelry too because that’s what I’ll feel beautiful in. I love your jewelry! My wedding ring is gold and opal, it’s a gorgeous color combo!

I wore gold jewelry and still somehow managed to end up married at the end of the day 🤷‍♀️ 😉

I look better in gold and my colors were burgundy, mustard, mocha and gold, so silver would look pretty out of place.

"bridal jewelry is silver"???? What????? I swear, I'm 51 years old, have been a guest at dozens of weddings over the years, have been a bridesmaid in 3 weddings, and I've NEVER heard that before.

First, I want to know where your mom got that idea. Second, I want to say that I agree with everything you said. If you are indeed a little petite lady, then more delicate jewelry would be appropriate. I think it's wonderful that you want to wear your grandmother's jewelry, and so, yes, you should get other pieces that match (as best you can), but this means gold, not silver. I'm not suggesting you get confrontational with your mom. You don't want more fighting over this issue. I suggest not discussing it with her anymore. If she tries to get you to put on more inappropriate jewelry, refuse. If she wants to discuss it, refuse. Sorry mom, I've made my decision, and I'm not going to argue about it with you, or anyone else. It's not an easy thing to do, but it's a necessary thing.

I love the jewelry in your pic! I think it will be beautiful with your dress. Personally, I don’t like silver-toned jewelry and never wear it. My engagement ring is rose gold, so I will be wearing jewelry that compliments that. You should also wear jewelry that compliments your ring. Tell your mother how awful it would look to have the photographer taking pictures of your rings and them not matching your other jewelry. There will be a lot of pictures where your hand is up near your face or chest level where it would all be in the same shot.

That has to be the most ridiculous thing I ever heard. Of course you can wear gold with any shade or color of wedding dress . I used to do fine beading and embellishment for high end gowns, sometimes a metallic bead or thread used. Always reminded by the gown designer that though a custom made gown is what the customer wants or asks for. But over 90 percent of brides wear gold jewelry or jewelry with gold findings ( clasps, earring studs, etc) . So we needed to keep that in mind when doing sample and limited design work. Only 5-6 percent choose silver. The rest other metals or none at all. Mom has a preference, but do not let her steam roller you . And you are right to consider your size and figure, petite , and choose small or delicate designs, or compound larger items, that is something bold but made of distinct smaller items put together. That is, instead of a solid 1i inch gold or mother of pearl band, smaller strands of pearl or glass beads with tiny gold spacers, intertwined with strands of fine gold or different colored items, so multiple strands together might total an inch wide, but the fine little components give it delicacy.
You sound like you know what you want, and are making good choices from a design standpoint. So tell Mom, my personal jewelry is my choice . And do not accept further suggestions. 🙂

However, silver is traditional, as is crystal, for fine Sterling silver silverware, candle sticks, trays, coffee and tea services, for wedding gifts. If your mom wants to send that sort of silver your way, say yes!

Hey Cady! The jewelry that you have picked out is absolutely beautiful and if you want to wear it, then do! There is certainly no rule stating that a bride must wear silver! It will be so special to wear your grandmother's bracelet on your wedding day!

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You were such a beautiful bride!! Where did you get your earrings? They are so pretty! 😍