#1 Your Wedding Dress
The most important aspect of your overall wedding look is
your wedding dress. The dress is going
to set the style for your whole look. If
your dress is more simple with no embellishments, it leaves you more open in
choosing any type of accessories. If
your dress has more detailed embellishments, you will want to take this into
consideration when choosing accessories.
The color of the dress is also a consideration when choosing bridal hair accessories that also have color such as colored jewels, lace or fabric.
#2 Your Hairstyle
The second thing to take into consideration is your wedding
day hairstyle. Will you be wearing a bridal updo, all down hairstyle or half up half down? It is best to choose your
hairstyle first and then add your accessories to compliment the style. Another thing to take into consideration is
your hair type. If your hair is on the
finer side, you will want to stay away from heavier metal pieces that might not
stay well in your hair or weigh it down.
#3 Theme of your Wedding
Look for accessories that are in line with the overall look
and feel of your wedding. Beach wedding? How about a sweet starfish hair
comb? Elegant country club affair? Maybe a beautiful vintage inspired comb? Boho chic?
A romantic bridal hair vine would be just perfect!
#4 Gold or Silver
Gold bridal hair accessories are more popular than ever before but many
brides are confused as to whether they should go for the gold! The general rule of thumb is that gold is
going to flow best with an ivory, offwhite or champagne dress and make sure to
stay consistent and if you are wearing gold hair accessories, make sure your
bridal jewelry is gold as well. Gold
accessories look stunning with any hair color or complexion so whether you are
a blonde goddess, a dark beauty or a ravishing redhead...gold will work for
you, don't worry!
#5 Veil or No Veil
The bridal veil is the quintessential bridal accessory and
the one thing that you can't wear on any other day so if you are on the fence
about wearing a veil, I say...go for it.
Most brides nowadays opt to go for the traditional look of wearing a
veil for the ceremony but then take it off for the reception so that they can
hug guests and dance the night away unencumbered. If this is your plan, just make sure that you
plan for this in advance and have someone that can help you take the veil off
and re-position your hair accessories if necessary. Also make sure that your veil is attached
with a metal comb as opposed to plastic, it is going to be much easier to take
on and off without pulling your hairstyle out.
#6 What Type of Accessory
Now we come down to the nitty gritty! With so many options, how do you know exactly
what type of hair accessory to choose???
Here is a basic rundown of your options:
Bridal Hair Comb or Clip - Hair combs are by far the most popular
choice among brides. With so many
different styles to choose from it is easy to find something that fits in with
the style of your wedding and your personal style. Combs work best accenting an updo in the back
or side of the head but can also be worn with hair down and swept to the side.
Headband or Tiara - A headband or tiara can create a
beautiful classic look or a dramatic statement depending on the style. Choose a dainty understated look for a more
traditional style or a blinged out glamorous look if you want to make a
statement. Headbands and tiaras can work
great with any style hair including an updo hairstyle, all down bridal hair or
a half up half down look.
Hair Flowers - You can't get more romantic than a
beautiful bridal hair flower. Choose a
simple hair flower for a casual garden or backyard wedding or opt for a
beautiful embellished look for a more elegant look that is still soft and
romantic.
Hair Vines - The newest trend in bridal hair
accessories is definitely the bridal hair vine.
Perfect for a romantic or boho chic look, hair vines can be bent and
manipulated into different shapes to accent any hairstyle. Twist a hair vine in the back of a soft
braided updo, around a bridal bun, on the top of your head like a headband or
for an even more dramatic look, hair vines can be worn across the forehead!
Hair Pins - If you are looking for a very
simple understated look, hair pins are perfect.
Best in an updo or half up half down hairstyle, sprinkle hair pins
across your style for a variety of looks.
#7 Change it Up
Just can't make up your mind? You don't have to....just change it up! Many of our affiliate bridal stylists tell us
that their brides are really having fun with their look and changing their
accessories, their hairstyles and sometimes even their dress between the
ceremony and reception. Go from a
beautiful all down hairstyle to a fun, sassy updo or vice versa, start with an
elegant updo and then release your style to reveal your long flowing locks. Word of advice though, if you are planning on
a style change it is best to make the investment of having your stylist stay to
help you!
#8 Jewelry
You have found the ideal dress, an amazing hairstyle and the
perfect hair accessories...now it is time to pull it all together with your bridal jewelry. Like I mentioned before, best
to stay with the same color metal when matching your jewelry and
accessories. You will also want to look
for jewelry with the same elements as your hair accessories whether that be
rhinestones, pearls or a combination of both.
If you are wearing a hair accessory that shows from the front such as
headband or hair vine, keep your jewelry to a minimum maybe opting for a pair
of earrings and maybe a bracelet. If
your hair accessories are in the back of your hair then a beautiful necklace
and earrings may be the perfect accent.
#9 Ask for Help
Just completely stuck and have no idea what direction to
go??? Ask for help but remember to ask
someone whose style advice you believe in!
Your bridal stylist is the perfect person to turn to when you are
undecided about your hair accessories.
Many of our bridal affiliates carry a selection of hair accessories to
use at the preview so that you can see exactly what the style will look like
before you commit. BTW...the talented
and friendly staff at Hair Comes the Bride is always here to help as well! Call or email us and we will be happy to help
guide you to picking the perfect accents for your special day!
#10 Stay True to Yourself
We saved the most important piece of advice for last and
that is to stay true to yourself and your personal style. Don't worry about being the
"perfect" traditional bride and certainly don't worry what anyone
else thinks you "should" or "shouldn't" do (even your
mother)! This is your day and you should
feel your most beautiful and your most authentic on this day more than any
other! The bottom line is there really
are no rules except for one, to do what makes you happy...period!!!
Be Your Most Beautiful Bride!
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