It’s no wonder that summer is such a popular time for weddings.  There are so many more options available to the happy couples planning to tie the knot in the most unique and beautiful of settings, with outdoor weddings and white tent receptions being among the most desirable for many.  While the weather cooperating with your plans might be of slight concern, you’ll never have to worry about stealing the show on your special day with these beautiful summer wedding jewelry trends for 2016. Brilliant Bridal Necklaces Especially since summer is the perfect season for those beautiful low-cut or strapless wedding gowns, an eye-catching bridal necklace is a must.  This is your chance to really show off your entire bridal ensemble, and the options are many, from simple and understated to bright and blingy.  This season’s wedding jewelry trends focus on sparkle, with cascade necklaces featuring brilliant clusters of precious colored gemstones at the forefront. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Martin Flyer Diamond Necklace[/caption] For a completely custom look on your wedding day, layered necklaces are another hot trend in bridal jewelry this year that allows you to mix and match multiple elements to create a visual effect that is uniquely your own. For those with simpler tastes, classic strands of pearls never go out of style.  A simple yet distinct pendant is a perennial favorite, as well. Beautiful Bracelets Bare arms demand beautiful bracelets to bring your bridal ensemble together.  Taking a queue from your chosen bridal necklace will make the selection of the rest of your bridal jewelry easy.  If you’ve chosen to go with a bold and brilliant cascade necklace, your choice in bracelets should be equally bold to balance out your overall wedding day look.  Similarly, layered necklaces should be paired with coordinating bracelet clusters, and so on.  A simple yet elegant diamond tennis bracelet, paired with a classic diamond pendant and matching diamond earrings is a classic bridal jewelry trend in every season. Head-Turning Earrings Once again, your chosen bridal necklace with have a great impact on your choice of bridal earrings, but in a slightly different way.  If you’ve chosen to go bold and brilliant with your necklace, don’t go over-the-top with the earrings.  They should be equally sparkly, but somewhat lighter in design to avoid a “top-heavy” look.  With classic diamond or pearl wedding jewelry, a pair of elegant drop earrings will highlight the rest of your bridal accessories - as well as the beautiful bride, herself!