Tennis Wedding Bracelets

Tennis Bracelets

This accessory is a true classic, and many brides choose tennis bracelets over other bridal bracelets because they’re delicate and streamlined, but still have plenty of sparkle. If you’re looking for wedding jewelry that will harmonize perfectly with your wedding band and engagement ring, this bracelet is a great choice. The same is true if you’re leaning toward wedding dresses with a lot of embellishment at the neckline. That’s because a simple strand of sparkling diamonds or other stones on your wrist can be the perfect finishing touch for your wedding day look — one that won’t compete with your gown or earrings.

The traditional tennis bracelet worn by many brides is a simple single row of stones set in gold or silver. For some brides, one row is enough, but your wedding day bracelet can have a bigger impact if you choose a beautiful double row tennis bracelet or a breathtaking triple row tennis bracelet. Just remember that creating a beautiful wedding day look is all about balance. If you wear a triple strand bracelet, your other jewelry should be equally striking.

Why Do They Call It a Tennis Bracelet?

While simple diamond strand bracelets have been around for a long time, we owe a debt to professional tennis player Chris Evert for the name tennis bracelet. During a high-paced match in the 1987 US Open, the clasp on Evert’s George Bedewi diamond bracelet she had originally worn on her wedding day snapped and the accessory went flying. She boldly asked the officials on the court to stop the match until her bracelet was found, and ever since this piece of tennis bracelet history made headlines, the style has been known as a tennis bracelet. It remains extremely popular. You can even find tennis bracelets in men’s accessory shops.

Choosing Between Tennis Bracelets for Your Wedding Day

Surprisingly, the most important thing to think about when you’re choosing a tennis bracelet isn’t style. Whether you wear a single, double, or triple strand tennis bracelet is entirely up to you, though it’s generally a good idea to stick with simpler wedding jewelry if you’re wearing a sleek and relatively unadorned wedding gown. The most important thing to consider when shopping for a bridal tennis bracelet is the fit. Your goal should be not only to find a bracelet you love, but also to make sure that you won’t have your own Chris Evert moment on your wedding day. A tennis bracelet that’s too big will slide up and down your arm, or even off — and may get snagged on your wedding gown or even something else if you're not careful. Equally important, the clasp on your bridal bracelet should be secure enough that if the bracelet does catch on something, it won’t pop open up or break.

At The Knot, you can browse all different styles of wedding jewelry, whether you love the distinctiveness of rose gold or prefer classic yellow gold or platinum, so you can create a beautiful wedding day look.