Last Minute Decision

With less than six days until our shindig and nothing to accent my lovely lobes, I stumbled upon an image while on my photographer's blog.

Image by Tec Petaja

Not only is she stunning, but so are her earrings. Suddenly, I'd seen a pair of earrings that I thought might actually work.

This is going to sound silly but earrings have actually been one of the hardest part of planning this wedding (well, beside the emotional ups and downs and maybe writing my own vows).

Just a little earlier in the day, Miss Frozen Yogurt had posted about Roberta Chiarella jewelry. I'd never heard of it. I took a gander and ended up ordering these lovely beauts in gold:

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But as soon as I saw that bride above, I knew I had to have her earrings. I e-mailed my photographer to see if he'd put me in touch with her. Sure enough: bride meets bride and earrings are ordered.

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At this point, I'll have a handful of earring to try on with my dress. Oh, right. My dress. I'll get that on Thursday once I'm up in Colorado with my wedding on, um, Sunday. Yep. Let's just hope all of my alterations came out the way they should.

Did you make any last-minute splurges from indecision? Which earrings, above, do you like better?

The Accessories

I'm stuck. I just can't seem to find a pair of earrings that wants to work with my accessories, that I like, and that feels unique. In short, I'm looking for a pair of earrings that isn't necessarily bridal. That said, I also want a pair of earrings that is bridal. Now you're confused, right? Me too.

Here's a snapshot of my accessories as they stand now (the floral, silk belt from J. Crew is still pending until I can try it with my dress):

Vintage Clutch, Muscari Designs Hair Flower, J. Crew Belt, and Kate Spade Shoes

Here are the earrings I have already tried that didn't work:

Crystal Fireball and Pearl Drop Earrings from Carolee ($40)

Floral Crystal and White Simulated Pearl Teardrop Pierced Earrings from Carolee ($75)

Large CZ Flower Stud Earrings from Carolee ($95)

Crystal Cluster Earrings by Etsy seller K. Garner Designs ($32)

As of now, I have a pair of cream- and blush-colored pearl clusters on silver. One of my maid-of-honors has offered to lend me a pair of platinum-and-diamond hoops with a small dangle charm, and I also have these (below) by Etsy seller Jurgita Handmade.

Luka Swarovski Crystal Earrings ($27)

I'm not swooning over any of them, but then again, I haven't had the full outfit on to give it a whirl. I won't get this opportunity until a few days before the wedding so I'm prepared to come armed with plenty of options.

If I had all the money in the world (or a budget over $100), I might go for something from the antique store from which I bought my wedding band.

Diamond and Pear-Shape Aquamarine ($2,875)

14K YG Rose Cut Diamond Flower ($1,195)

10K YG & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster ($275)

So, hive, I turn to you for advice. First, do I wear silver or gold in terms of color? Pearl or faux-diamond (as I can't afford the real thang, unless I borrow)? Any earrings you suggest that you've seen? Help me, please.