Alright, it is time to have some fun associated with your wedding plans. We realize that not all of your wedding planning can be fun, there are some things that you need to look for that you just have to gut out. But when it comes to looking for your wedding jewelry, we know that you will love every minute of your search. This is a going to be a real treat for you and whoever you take with you. Keep in mind that you do not want to go crazy buying everything you see. You need to have a plan that will lead you to exactly what will satisfy you. We know it will be very tempting to load up on anything and everything in the jewelry department, but keep in mind that you don't want your jewelry to outshine you as you walk down the aisle. Sure you want to look like royalty but you don't want to look like you have all of the queen's jewels on at the same time. There are some very simple guidelines that you can follow. You definitely want to match your metals to your dress. You also want to pay close attention to your gown's neckline style. It would be great if you could find that perfect piece to add character to your neckline. And there is one thing that you need to make sure of for certain. You need to find jewelry that matches your personality perfectly. It is more important that you love the way you look than what anybody else thinks. To help you with this search, here is a guide that will advise you in how to find qualified candidates in the Portland area and then how to make your final decision on which of those jewelry stores will serve you best.
So, the first thing that you need to do is to find some quality jewelry stores to check out. One of the best ways to do this is to tap into the power of the world wide web. Do a Google search for “jewelry stores in the Portland area” and you will be off and running. Start perusing the various websites that pop back to you and make sure that everything that you read about each one gives you confidence that you would be dealing with a professional jewelry store. For the ones that you really take a liking to, make sure you record their name and contact information. Don't forget about your family, friends and coworkers. Ask as many of them as you possibly can about experiences they have had at jewelry stores. Who knows, they may have a relationship with a store that they really love and can highly recommend. And don't forget about your wedding vendors that you already have a relationship with. Ask them if they know of any stores that you should check out. Take the list you have compiled and call each store up to see if there is a good time for you to come by to check out their inventory and ask some very important questions.
As you start your tour of stores, you want to always keep in mind that this is a very big ticket item that you are seeking. There is a special language associated with the jewelry world. You will want to learn it as quickly as possible. That is one reason why it is very important that you find a jewelry store that has consultants who will not only try to sell you something, but who will also educate you about jewelry. Make sure that you are treated well at any location that you visit. The consultant should be a great listener and attentive to your needs. You will go in with your own ideas and you want to make sure that the staff is sensitive to those ideas. Find out how long they have been operating as a jewelry store. It is important that you find someone who is established and will be around for awhile. You never know when you might need to have your jewelry repaired in the future. Do you feel like you are learning as you speak with the staff? Check out their inventory and ask the consultant to make some suggestions. Will you receive any kind of discount if you purchase all of your wedding pieces there? Make sure that you bring a picture of your dress so they can make some suggestions based on what you will be wearing. When you fall in love with some pieces at a particular store, that will speak volumes.