Burgundy Floral Elegance Choker

A burgundy wedding choker on a flat woven ribbon

The ribbon is wide and flat, with an open weave you can see against the skin, in a matt burgundy that stays quiet under photography lights. The flower sits towards one side rather than in the middle, its pointed petals layered in a shade darker than the band. A small metal tip finishes the ribbon where it fastens.

The feathers are what give it width

Fine, tapering feathers fan out from behind the petals, some smooth and some downy. Without them the flower would read as a brooch pinned to a band; with them the piece spreads across the collarbone. They also move, so the whole arrangement shifts a little whenever you turn your head.

The bead drop

A short strand hangs below the flower: round beads alternating with elongated drops, all in the same glossy burgundy. The stems fan apart instead of falling in a straight line, and this is the one part of the piece that really catches the light. Everything else is matt.

How the 32 cm ribbon adjusts

The main ribbon measures 32 cm, which places the flower at the base of the throat. The 7 cm extension drops it lower if your dress has a high neckline, or if you would rather keep some space between fabric and skin.

Wearing it with a bridesmaid dress

Burgundy is a common bridesmaid colour, and this choker is easiest to place when the dress is plain across the shoulders: a bateau line, a straight strapless top, a fine strap. Hair up keeps the ribbon visible all the way round. If several of you are wearing it, vary the rest of the jewellery rather than repeating flowers at the ears. Other necklaces chosen for the same day sit in the bridal and bridesmaid necklaces.

Packing it for the day

Feathers crush under pressure, so carry the choker flat in a box rather than folded into a bag. Lay it motif upwards, with nothing resting on top. A feather that has gone flat will lift again if you stroke it from base to tip. Hairspray and perfume go on first, before the ribbon is fastened.