How To Curate The Perfect Bridal Earring Stack If You Have Multiple Piercings

As soon-to-be newly-weds with multiple piercings will know, the pressure is often on from the get-go to relinquish your cartilage, helix and conch piercings in favour of a classic pair of lobe earrings only, but where's the fun in that? Yes, revamping your entire ear stack ahead of your wedding might seem like a daunting prospect, you've likely had the same barbells in for well over a year after all, but there's a certain joy to be had in curating a brand new stack of earrings in honour of your wedding. What better way to add to the anticipation? So, where to start?

What should I consider when deciding what earrings to buy for my wedding?

'Think of your earrings in the context of what other jewellery you're wearing,' says Madeleine Sangster, co-founder and designer at Heavenly London, 'and remember that age-old adage, less is more. If you're wearing big earrings, do you actually need a necklace at all?' As for her second piece of advice, 'pears, pearls pearls! Pearls do something amazing to your face when worn as earrings,' she says, 'they make the whites of your eyes look brighter, they make your complexion glow, all the things you want to enhance on your wedding day,' and then there's their history, 'historically pearls were given as wedding gifts in Ancient Greece, they represented love and marriage.'

'Make sure you buy something high quality,' says Alexandra Cheung, who founded La Grotta Co in 2019, 'this is a special day that you'll want to remember forever and you'll want the pieces of jewellery you wear on the day to stand the test of time.' 'I always advise investing in solid gold if that works for your budget,' Alexandra says, 'it's wonderful to be able to pass down jewellery as special and significant as this to your loved ones in the future. Go for 14k or up. 9k might last longer than gold-plated jewellery, but it can still tarnish in the long run. It's also not hypoallergenic unlike 14k and 18k gold.'

'Make sure you test out your wedding jewellery, your earrings in particular, before the big day,' Alexandra adds, 'you want to make sure that everything feels comfortable.'

What earring trends are worth trying out on my wedding day?

'I love personalised pieces,' says Madeleine, try splitting up pairs of earrings and wearing them individually in your stack, for example, 'and I love the idea of multiple outfit changes on the big day, and the jewellery reshuffle that often comes with that. I often see brides wearing a more demure set of earrings during the day, and reaching for a statement pair when they change into their evening outfit. I love that transformation.' Anna Jewsbury - founder and creative director of Completedworks says, 'if your dress is quite pared back, don't be afraid to go bolder with an ear stack.'

'I think well chosen bridal earrings can really elevate a bridal look,' continues Jewsbury, 'pearls will always be special for me when it comes to weddings, especially if the pearls have been put together in an interesting way.' Jewsbury refers to the numerous Completedworks designs that feature pearls as she continues, 'many of our pearl pieces bear echoes of classic styles, albeit with a unique reinterpretation, expressed through some unexpected accent or detail. For me, beauty in bridal jewellery is dictated less by fads or trends, and more by an individual's personal connection with something they might keep for a lifetime, and perhaps even pass on.' Jewson concludes, 'in a way, the durability of pearls in fashion is a reflection of how people interact with pieces of jewellery, especially when it comes to a wedding.'

'Don't choose anything that strays too far outside the realm of your usual style,' advises Alexandra, 'you want to look back at your wedding photos in ten years and still love your choices.'

How do I know what earrings will suit my ear shape ahead of my wedding?

It's easy to get carried away when it comes to curating a bridal earring stack, but knowing what selection of studs or drop earrings is best likely to suit your lobe shape is key according to Jewsbury, who advises, 'if you have smaller lobes you can focus on spreading your piercings or cuffs up your ear instead of over-crowding the lobe.'

'If you have multiple ear piercings you can do so much with your jewellery,' says Alexandra, 'if you like a dainty look, mix gem stones, position pearls next to diamonds, for example - it's all about adding contrast.'

Should I wear an ear cuff on my wedding day?

As ever, this comes down to personal choice, but Jewsbury is a fan. 'The beauty of ear cuffs is their versatility,' she says, and speaking of the Completedworks selection - some of which you can shop below - she continues, 'I love that our ear cuffs take on a new life depending on how the wearer puts them on. You can be really playful with how you still them, creating your own personal look, and of course, no commitment to piercing required. They can also be easily styled up or styled down as the day progresses.'

Shop: Grazia's Bridal Ear Stack Edit

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