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A Love You can wear forever
A wedding day filled with intention, intimacy, and quiet beauty. Ciara (@ciarajibri) shares the moment everything came together, from her final look in the mirror to the jewelry that made her feel like a bride.
My wedding day felt like a true full-circle moment the kind you dream about but don’t fully understand until you’re living it in real time. From the moment I started getting ready, there was a calm excitement in the air. Nothing felt rushed or chaotic. It was intentional, intimate, and filled with love. I was surrounded by people who truly know me, and that made the experience even more meaningful.
As I got dressed, I remember pausing and thinking, “This is really happening.” The day was emotional in the best way, happy tears, laughter, and an overwhelming sense of gratitude. The energy slowly shifted from getting ready to stepping fully into the moment my partner and I had been building toward together.
I chose my wedding jewelry with balance in mind. My dress was a simple ball-gown silhouette, so I wanted pieces that were subtle but still made a statement. I’m usually a stud-earrings girl, but for my wedding day, I wanted something dainty, elevated, and sparkly enough to stand out without overpowering the look. KHOI felt like the perfect choice. The brand felt intentional and luxurious, and knowing it was Black owned made the moment even more special. The pieces struck that perfect balance between bold and refined, and they completed my bridal look in a way that still felt completely like me.
There was a specific moment in my hotel room while I was getting dressed that made everything click. My dress designer helped me into my gown and then put on my earrings and bracelet. Instantly, everything came together. When I caught my reflection, I had that “wow, I’m really a bride” feeling. The jewelry paired beautifully with my birdcage veil and made the entire look feel complete.
Now that the day has passed, those pieces feel like a tangible piece of my wedding day that I get to carry with me. Every time I reach for them, I’m reminded of how loved I felt, how beautiful the moment was, and what it felt like to step into a new chapter as a wife. It’s more than jewelry now, it’s a memory I can wear.
I love that the pieces are timeless enough to restyle with my everyday wardrobe. They’ll always be my wedding jewelry, but I’m excited to wear them again and again, dressed up or casual, and still feel just as special every time.
leki earring
MALI CLUTCH
LEKI EARRING
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