Tips on choosing a Bridal Hairstyle & Bridal Hair Accessories

I think any bride would agree that after choosing the gown the next important decision is choosing a hairstyle and hair accessory to both compliment and accent your gown. This is where total confusion sometimes can take over. But if you break down this process into steps, finding the right hairstyle and accessory might be easier than you think

Your first step could be to start pouring over bridal magazines and hairstyle magazines. A few hairstyle magazine issues are sometimes totally devoted to featuring different bridal hairstyles. After choosing several possible styles narrow your choices down to just a few. Give yourself some variety of your hair being worn up or down or half up and down. Place the pictures of your possible hairstyle picks in a binder or folder so that you can show the pictures to your hairstylist.

Now that you have an idea of a possible hairstyle you can think about searching for the perfect hair accessory. When choosing a hair accessory think not only about the style of the piece but also how comfortable this accessory will be to wear from the ceremony through the reception. If choosing to add a veil to your look, think about how long you plan on wearing the veil. Most veils, whether they are Traditional or a Birdcage Face Veil are worn throughout the ceremony and photographs but usually is removed at the reception. Think also about how easy the veil will be to remove without messing up your hairstyle. Most of the brides we have spoken to have expressed that even after the veil is removed they still want some sparkling hair accessory in their hairstyle. Please view our example above featuring the silver vine and pearl spray comb and traditional separate veil then view the example below it with veil removed and comb staying beautifully in place.

We would advise that you never leave your choice of hairstyle or accessory until the last minute. No one needs the stress of trying out both a new hairstyle or hair accessory on the day of the wedding. A practical suggestion would be to make an appointment with your hairstylist and have a practice session. At a practice session you will get to see how your hairstyle choice would actually look on you. If you have the hair accessory in hand your hairstylist can give you options, suggestions, and guidance to how you would like to wear the hair accessory. Most hairstylists will allow three hairstyle choices per practice session. The greatest advantage to setting up a hairstyle practice session appointment would be that it cuts down the stress and mystery of how your hair and accessory will look on your very special day.

For our Brides located in Central New York that may be searching for a hairstylist who offers practice session appointments we recommend La Tresse Salon located in Baldwinsville, New York. You can contact them at 315-638-2040. La Tresse is also available to travel to your home or hotel for your big day.

The hairstyle and placement of hair accessory pictured above was gracefully styled by Renee at La Tresse Salon and the beautiful makeup application courtesy of Jessica at La Tresse Salon. They both did a wonderful job. The gorgeous photographs above were taken by Crystal Herry of Ultimate Images By Crystal. Many thanks to Renee , Jessica and Crystal for sharing both their vision and artistry during our most recent photo shoot.