Creative Wedding Ideas for Pearl Lovers
Creative Wedding Ideas for Pearl Lovers
Did you know that the ancient Greeks believed pearls would promote marital harmony and prevent sadness and tears during life’s challenging moments? In Hindu folklore, Krishna picked a pearl from the sea and brought it to his daughter on her wedding day. Throughout history, many notable brides have worn pearls at the altar, from Queen Elizabeth II and Sarah Ferguson to Jacqueline Kennedy. Of course, a strand of white or off-white pearls is a natural complement for the traditional white wedding dress.
However, the pearl lover doesn’t only have to settle for pearl jewelry on her wedding day. With some creativity and planning, a bride can also incorporate pearls into all aspects of the celebration. Continue reading for some of our favorite ideas.
Art Deco-Themed Wedding
During the 1920s, Art Deco was a popular style of art, architecture, and fashion. Clothing was characterized by sequined and fringed dresses, bejeweled headbands, and long pearl strands. Would you like to bring this same larger-than-life opulence to your wedding day? First, you’ll want to seek out the appropriate setting, like a 1920s-era mansion on a picturesque piece of land. Then you’ll want to incorporate pearls into some of the wedding-day details: drape long pearl strands on chair backs, drop pearls into glasses and stack them in an elaborate champagne tower, or create a pearl screen for the venue’s entrance.
Appetizers and Desserts
Of course, oysters are the perfect appetizer to serve at a pearl-themed wedding. You may even ask your caterers to display some open oysters with pearls inside. Don’t forget that pearls can make their way to the dessert offerings. Try building a candy buffet with pearl-like gumballs or adding pearl sugar balls to the wedding cake. Furthermore, you can drape strands of pearls from the wedding cake stand.
Centerpieces and Bouquets
Your centerpieces and bouquets are memorable details that will pull together your entire wedding theme. When it comes to your flower arrangements, you have a few different options. You can add vintage pearl brooches to your bouquet or even wrap the flower stems in a long pearl strand. For centerpieces and other table details, the sky’s the limit! Try filling vases with pearls and then adding flowers. Consider framing table numbers in frames that are outlined with pearls. You can fill glass hurricane containers with sand and pearls and then place a candle in each one.
Bridal Accessories
Pearl hair accessories, pearl headpieces, and pearls woven into hairstyles are some of the hottest trends in bridal accessories and style today. When it comes to pearl hair accessories, you can choose from striking designs like pearl hair clips, pearl headbands, pearl hair combs, and more. If you'd like to forgo a traditional veil or even add extra detail to one, then you may want to consider wearing a pearl headpiece like a crown, tiara, or head chain. Finally, you can always ask your hairdresser to incorporate pearls into your wedding-day hairstyle. For example, pearl hair pins can stud a low bun, and a strand of pearls can even be woven into an intricate braid for an unexpected flourish. To find these unique pearl items, you can try sites like Etsy, where artisans often sell their unique accessories.
Destination Pearl Wedding
If you’re more interested in a destination wedding, or you’d like to elope with your significant other, then you may want to plan a pearl-centric destination wedding. In one of our recent blog posts on Add-A-Pearl.com (https://www.addapearl.com/blog/pearl-diving-is-the-travel-experience-of-a-lifetime/), we shared examples of exciting pearl getaways, like The Farm Bora Pearl Company and Love Here Pearl Farm, both in Tahiti. If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting French Polynesia, one of the most romantic places in the world, then this is your opportunity to experience pearl diving for yourself, in a controlled environment with a guide. Can you imagine inviting all your guests to join you in an experience you’ll never forget - and then take home a souvenir to remember your special day?
Regardless of how you organize and arrange your pearl-themed wedding, you’ll want to have the accessories to match. Add-A-Pearl (https://www.addapearl.com/) offers customizable pearl necklaces that begin with a single starter pearl, which can represent your special day. Then, you can add a pearl for every anniversary and milestone. These personalized cultured pearl necklaces also make excellent bridesmaids gifts, which your closest friends will cherish forever. You can continue adding to their pearl necklaces for many years to come, in celebration of birthdays and other special life events. Start building your own pearl necklace at Add-A-Pearl.com (https://www.addapearl.com/).
