Wedding Earrings: The Ultimate Bridal Earring Buying Guide

Selecting the perfect wedding earrings is about more than sparkle—it’s about expressing your unique bridal style. Established in 1969, Fanous Jewelry blends award-winning craftsmanship with personalized design to bring your vision to life. Ready to create custom wedding earrings tailored to you? Contact us or call 800-527-6938 today!

1. Define Your Wedding Style

Every wedding has its own vibe—from romantic garden ceremonies to sleek city loft celebrations. Defining your wedding style helps narrow your search for the perfect wedding earrings. Are you dreaming of a classic church affair or a modern rooftop reception? Consider the formality, venue, and season to guide your choice. For a spring garden wedding, delicate floral studs or pearl drops create a timeless look, while dramatic chandelier earrings add glamour to an evening ballroom event.

Explore our full bridal earrings collection on the homepage to discover styles crafted with excellence since 1969.

2. Match Your Bridal Gown

Your wedding dress is the centerpiece of your look, and your earrings should complement it perfectly. Intricate lace or beaded gowns pair beautifully with understated studs or small hoops. Conversely, a minimalist silhouette is the ideal backdrop for bold statement earrings. Pay attention to your dress neckline—drop earrings accentuate a sweetheart or V-neckline, while studs or huggies balance a high or illusion neckline.

Need a custom match? Our design team can tailor earrings to echo your gown’s details—contact us and let’s bring your vision to life!

3. Choose the Right Metal & Gemstones

Selecting the right metal and gemstones ensures harmony across your bridal jewelry. White gold and platinum offer a sleek, modern feel, while rose gold and yellow gold provide warm, vintage-inspired accents. If your dress features pearls or crystals, echo these elements in your earrings. Matching the gemstones in your engagement ring—whether diamonds, sapphires, or colored stones—creates a cohesive and elegant bridal set.

Discover how gemstones and metal finishes can transform your look—call us at 800-527-6938 for a personalized consultation.

4. Comfort, Size & Hairstyle

On your wedding day, you’ll wear your earrings from ceremony to reception. Comfort is key—opt for lightweight designs if you’re not used to heavier pieces. Length and size should also suit your hairstyle. Updos handle dramatic drop or chandelier earrings, while loose waves or ponytails blend beautifully with medium-length dangles or studs.

Book a trial fitting to test comfort and style. Email us at contact to schedule your bridal jewelry fitting.

5. Coordinate with Other Accessories

Balance is essential when pairing earrings with necklaces, bracelets, and hair accessories. Stick to one metal family and a unified design style to avoid visual clutter. A bold statement necklace may call for simpler earrings, whereas a dramatic earring can shine solo without a necklace.

Need accessory styling tips? Our experts are here to help—call 800-527-6938 for advice.

6. Incorporate Wedding Traditions

Honor traditions like something old, new, borrowed, or blue through your wedding earrings. Choose vintage earrings from a loved one for something old, unveil a fresh design for something new, borrow a cherished pair from family, or add subtle blue sapphires or enamel for your 'something blue.'

Learn more about customizing tradition-inspired earrings—message us at contact.

7. Shop, Trial Runs & Custom Design

Whether you browse our showroom or explore our online bridal collection, always try earrings with your dress before saying 'I do'. Photos of you in your wedding attire will reveal how earrings look on camera and in different lighting. At Fanous Jewelry, we welcome you to schedule a personalized appointment for custom design services to create one-of-a-kind wedding earrings based on your ideas or photos.

Ready to Shine on Your Wedding Day

Your wedding earrings should reflect your style, comfort, and the love story you’re beginning. Since 1969, Fanous Jewelry has crafted custom bridal earrings with award-winning design and craftsmanship. We invite you to start your custom design consultation today—visit our homepage, contact us, or call 800-527-6938 and let’s create your perfect pair.