There are so
many options out there when it comes to choosing a Wedding Day Hairstyle
or a special Wedding Hair Accessory to complete your Bridal look. Here
are a few of our favorite Wedding Hair Trends from 2011 that incorporate
the Vintage-Modern Fashions we SO love!
The Birdcage Veil
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in our earlier post on Vintage Hairstyles, the birdcage veil has been a
huge wedding hairstyle trend this year. Both modern and vintage, this
look is romantic, edgy and interesting all at once. We just can't get
over how beautiful some of the photos of brides in these veils are -like
Beautiful Bride Amy shown above! With that said, we do suggest to all
our brides that go the Birdcage Veil route to be sure to take it off for
just a few of the photos though. This goes for any accessories really -
it is always a good idea to have diversity in your wedding pictures, so
be sure to mix it up!
Fresh Flowers for Your Hair
This look is
always in style, especially in Hawaii where it is common to tuck a
flower behind one's ear on a daily basis. What type of flower and where
it is placed varies widely though! Whether you have your hair all the
way up, half up, or completely down, you can add a flower to give it
intrigue and romance. Our recommendation: choose a flower that can
withstand the test of time! The last thing you want is a flower that
will wilt in your hair. Go with something that can handle the heat, be
easily secured, and isn't too fragile to the touch -that way you know it
will look good until the party is over! Ask your florist for
recommendations on the best choices in your climate. We also recommend
keeping it small and simple; a too big flower can distract from your own
natural beauty.
An Extra Long Cathedral Wedding Veil
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We
keep seeing more and more full-length cathedral or chapel veils and
love this trend! Nothing quite says wedding like a veil and tons of 2011
brides seem to have embraced going all out with this ultimate wedding
accessory. We love how these ultra long veils exude wedding drama and
watching them flow in a gentle wind is just magical! We do think that
this option can be slightly overpowering on a very petite bride though
and sometimes looks best with a simple elegant gown design so that the
overall look doesn't get too busy. However, we have seen it work on all
brides and with all styles of dress, so if a long veil is your dream -we
say go for it! Also, we recommend that even if you don't think you like
veils, try one on at the bridal boutique! You might be surprised! ;)
Wedding Fastener Headpieces
Often
accented with a birdcage veil, we have seen tons of wedding hair
fasteners in the wedding hairstyle trends this year. From architectural
statement pieces to subtle crystal clips, accenting your hair with a
little fastener is a huge DO! When else in your life do you really get
to be totally feminine and fashion forward without regard for anyone's
opinion than on your wedding day?
Adding Color to Your Wedding Day Hair Style
Since
we are on the subject of breaking the mold: who says you have to wear
all white? More and more brides are opting to add a pop of color to
their wedding look either through their jewelry or a colorful wedding
hair piece. This is a great way to incorporate your "something blue" or
to pick up your bridesmaid's dresses or wedding decor color for a
cohesive but not too "matchy" look. We say if your style is bold, you
love color, and you want a truly unique look, choose a colorful
headpiece to match your colorful personality! Or, if you want a more
traditional look for the ceremony, you can change to a colorful head
piece just for the reception surprising your guests and new spouse!
Bohemian Wedding Crowns, Halos,
and Wreath Headpieces
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We
love all the chic, sophisticated, and designer halos, wreaths, and
crowns that we have been seeing in wedding fashion this year. Adding one
of these amazing pieces gives your whole look a soft greek goddess or a
modern urban princess vibe depending on what you choose. Though we
can't all don the vintage Cartier Halo Tiara that Duchess Katherine
wore, there are so many unique options out there, especially on Etsy,
where you can even have a completely custom piece made just for you!
