{Bridal Beauty} Hairstyles
January 5th, 2012 by
Christina
One of the biggest things left to cross off of my seemingly endless “to-do” list is to determine how to have my hair styled on the big day. Originally, I planned on a fabulous fishtail braid pulled off to the side (similar to the two pictures below). I think the braid looks soft and romantic but still a little edgy.
Back in October, I had my hair trial on the same day I went dress shopping so I was able to see how the braid looked with my favorite dresses. Well, as you might know, I ended up with a totally different style of dress than I’d originally anticipated. Unfortunately for me, my beloved fishtail just didnt look right with the dress I ended up choosing. It was back to square one. My fiance has always said he loves it best when I’m wearing my hair in a ponytail so I’ve started looking for some pony options that might work for the wedding. My question is, is a ponytail too “everyday” for such a big occassion?
As an alternative to a ponytail, I have also really started to like the look of small headbands paired with high, messy buns like the pics below. I especially like the double or triple band styles and I think it would be easy to find some dressier headband options.
A last option I am considering is a version of a down do. I really love the side swept waves in both of these pictures but I can imagine being worried all night that my hair will “fall” and that the style will be flat and lifeless by the end of the night. That’s definitely a hair dont!
You may have noticed that I am not looking at any down do’s…I really wish I could but the back of my dress just BEGS for an up-do or at the very least, for a bare back. How did you wear or how are you wearing your hair to your wedding? Any advice for a girl like me who’s struggling with narrowing down her options?
All image credits can be found via my Pinterest.
January 05, 2012 at 6:57 am, KateOHara said:
I have to say I’m a big fan of the high messy bun with headbands (esp the left picture)….but I don’t think a ponytail is too casual though, it can be really classy! Can’t wait to see the dress!
January 05, 2012 at 8:40 am, Mia said:
If you think that ponytail would be too casual then you can also argue with side fishtail being too casual – I wear it on weekly basics!
Both of the hairstyles you can make very glamorous and romantic, rather play with hairbands and hair accessories.
I absolutely love ponytail and messy buns hairstyle ideas, and I think it would look amazing on you ;)
and for the last one I’d be rather worried that it might not “last” the entire night – just as you said it.
I think it is very beautiful that you will be having bare back! I love it and cannot wait to see it!
xoxo
January 05, 2012 at 3:42 pm, Christina said:
@Kate- I kinda love the messy bun too- especially since that’s how I normally wear my hair (of course, I’d have some extensions and fab accessories on the big day instead of my usual sloppy, sad bun)…I cant wait to show you my dress! T-minus 3 months!
@Mia- I cant wait for you to see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And okay, that’s two votes for the bun or pony, I think I should lean that way :)
January 10, 2012 at 2:46 pm, M said:
With a bare back you know what my ever-so-humble opinion is!