After finding the perfect man and choosing the perfect dress, you must the choose a wedding day hairstyle. When deciding on how to wear your hair for your big day, there are a few things a bride should keep in mind.
It’s important to choose a style that accentuates your facial features and dress. The goal is to be a more beautiful version of yourself not totally change your appearance. If you always wear your hair curly, work with that and wear a updo using your own natural wave. If you typically sport a straight look, just pull your sleek style into a side ponytail or leave the straight ends out to create something fun and flirty. You do not want to change your hair and make-up so drastically that your groom doesn’t recognize you. Use your best features to your advantage.
Photo by Stewart Hunter Photography
Although most brides decide on a updo, many are going for a looser-looking style with lots of texture. The days of slick, super tight updos are over. Romantic looks are taking over the bridal world and more times than not, wearing a look that is looser and has a little more movement better accents faces of all shapes. Beachy waves pulled up into something classy produce a much softer appearance while still looking formal. Big curls pinned off of the face with an added hair accessory can add a romantic feel to your look or a funny flair depending on your choice of accessory.
Adding a bedazzled hair pin or a flower that matches your wedding decor to your hair can be the final touch that brings your entire bridal look together. While a headband or clip can be the perfect accent it is possible to have too much of a good thing. If using pins to add a crystal or decoration be careful with how many are being used. The purpose of these is to add a touch of something to the style, not overtake the look. When using a headband, be sure to have your stylist hide the sides of the band elegantly in your updo. When using a flower take the size of the head into consideration. Choose a flower that is proportionate to head shape and one that doesn’t cover your entire wedding hairstyle. The idea is to add a touch of your own flair and to many accessories or one that is oversized can be distracting and out-of-place.
Remember that there is no rule that states that hair must be put up for such a special occasion. Sometimes wearing the hair down is more attractive. Depending on the cut of your dress and venue of the ceremony a simple style could be more appropriate. Wearing your hair down for the ceremony also give you the option of putting it up for the reception. Many brides are doing two looks to add a little surprise and drama. After the ceremony pin hair half back with an accessory or have your stylist on location to create a updo that represents the change of atmosphere from ceremony to reception.
However you decide to wear your hair on your wedding day, just remember to choose a style that best represents you. Being confident and comfortable on the happiest day of your life will result in a stunning vision that not your groom or your guests will be able to take their eyes off of.
Photo courtesy of Stewart Hunter Photography
