Bridal Cuffs { Flashy yet Feminine }
No, we know what you're thinking, but we're not talking about that kind of cuffs*. Wedding cuffs are feminine wrist adornments that can really be considered glorified bracelets – bold, striking and chunkier than a normal wrist adornment. Cuffs are best worn by brides with slender wrists and, because they make such a bold statement, they should be paired with simple detail-free gowns.
- Contemporary: Opt for a metal cuff whether it be sculpted out of gold, silver or bronze. Â With imagination being the only limit, jewellers can create spectacular custom designed cuffs adorned with patterns, monograms or the like. To push the wow-factor through the roof, these types of cuffs are best complemented with a statement necklace of similar style and colour.
- Romantic: Play around with soft feminine fabrics such as lace and silk to create a fitted fabric cuff to match your dress detail. If you're on a tight budget, this is certainly the cuff for you – simply pop in at your local fabric store and ask for lace ribbon or stretchy lace to make your own.
- Classic: Here we're talking about the timeless elegance of pearl, diamonds and other precious stones. While a full-on jewel cuff can be exquisitely striking, you also have the less costly option of adorning a lace or fabric cuff with a couple of these gems.
- Statement: While all cuffs generally make a statement, there's nothing quite like a small splash of colour to stand out against a pearly white gown. Consider tying a coloured ribbon to the cuff, adding coloured stone to the design, or incorporating a flower or three to really give it that touch of colour finesse.
Aside from the type of cuff you choose off the above-mentioned list, you can also play around with the desired length of the cuff. While some brides prefer a 5cm cuff, there's no reason why you can't push the boundaries with a full forearm cuff or even one that drapes softly over your hand.
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