Every bride wants to look perfect on her wedding day. Every detail must be perfect, and that includes the crowning glory of any woman: her hair. You may not place a lot of importance on your hair in your daily life, but finding the right way to wear it to your wedding is one of those finishing touches that adds shine to your overall look. Consider it the arc of the present.
There are countless ways you can wear your hair to your wedding: soft waves, an elaborate updo, a chic and elegant bun or chignon, half up, straight down, with or without bangs, and so on. Traditionally, when a woman gets engaged, she begins to grow her hair out to allow herself the maximum options for her wedding hairstyle. It’s also helpful to start cropping out magazine pictures of styles that you find appealing so your hairdresser has something to work with on your hair tests.
The bride’s hairstyle should suit her face, dress, wedding theme, and personal style. You’ll want to go for a fancy hairstyle to avoid looking like a prom queen. Current trends favor soft natural waves that cascade over the shoulders, polished waves, natural loose hairdos, or soft, simple twists that are worn high or at the nape of the neck. Better to leave the overly elaborate side bangs and stiff curls pinned down for those under eighteen.
The perfect wedding hairstyle is not complete until it has been adorned. There are many wonderful headpiece options that will coordinate with your bridal jewelry. For example, if your bridal jewelry is a cubic zirconia pendant, try a delicate rhinestone tiara tucked into a high hairstyle. For hair worn in elegant waves, a crystal and pearl barrette would provide a classy accent. Loose natural waves can be kept in place with a beautiful comb. That more casual type of hairstyle would be perfect for a beach wedding, worn with informal pearl bridal jewelry. Other popular hair accessories include crystal feathers and hairpins.
When deciding on your wedding hairstyle, be sure to test it out to see how it holds up over time. You’ll also want to see if the style you liked in the magazines feels like you. The idea with your bridal hairstyle (as with the rest of your bridal ensemble) is to look like the best possible version of yourself, not look like someone else entirely. Your boyfriend fell in love with you just the way you are, after all!
