Kathleen Gardenswartz
This
is a fantastic year for weddings; the trends are fit for royalty but
can be relaxed and simplified to fit any style of wedding. There are
tiaras and beautiful hairpieces that beg for a personalized touch for
you and the entire wedding party. Take a look at the top wedding hair
trends for inspiration that will effortlessly set your hair into the
realm of perfection on your very special day.
Relaxed
Hair with a Jeweled Tiara
This
is ideal for brides with long hair, worn swept back and set elegantly
with a jeweled tiara. A tiara elevates a wedding dress and creates a
more formal look for the bride. If you plan to wear a tiara, have
your stylist add texture and body to the hair. In addition, they can
backcomb the top section of the hair for more height in front. The
upper-section of hair can be secured with pins and the tiara while
the remaining hair falls down the back.
Bridal
Hair Bling
Take
a righteous mane of hair and accessorize it with sparkle for a
glamorous wedding look that is singular and special. There are so
many choices including crystal pins and combs, dazzling hair clips,
gleaming bobby pins, thin metallic hair bands or sparkling hair
sticks. Hair bling works for long and short hair, it is a great way
to add something special to a pixie haircut or a French twist.
Fresh
Flowers
Small
details like fresh local flowers accessorize your wedding day hair to
create a personal stamp that is yours alone. Fresh flowers are
personal and add a touch of romance to your wedding style. Check with
your florist to identify the seasonal flowers that are local to your
area. Keep the look simple; you never want the flower or hairpiece to
overwhelm your overall wedding style.
Fascinators
Fascinators
were very popular at the royal wedding but are also ideal as a modern
twist to a vintage-inspired look for any bride's wedding. The vintage
birdcage veil headpiece is popular this year and can be found on
bridal websites like ETSY.com for a one-of-a-kind veil. Some brides
like to change into a simple headpiece for their reception because
it’s manageable and adds something new to a reception gown look.
Hair
knots
A
double hair knot merges vintage with modern for a beautiful hairstyle
that would be ideal for a Grecian inspired wedding gown. It is a
bun-chignon hybrid that combines volume and a slightly messy feel to
create modern drama for a bride. It’s a romantic look for a
wedding; the first knot resides at the nape of the neck while the
second knot provides volume leaving the ends messy and lovely. It
would also be perfect for a spring or summer beach wedding. A
stylist could add thin gold headbands to create a goddess-like up do.
Modern
Pin-Up girl
This
hairstyle is timeless. It is inspired by the past with the classic
long hair, reminiscent of silver-screen legends, cascading down the
back or up in a French twist to channel Audrey Hepburn. The iconic
1940’s wave and sleek side part create a sophisticated look that is
glamorous and sexy.
The
beehive inspires wedding hair stylists and we get to watch its
transformation into something continually fresh, like the ponytail
Reece Witherspoon recently wore at an awards show. It would be
gorgeous with a tea length gown but could also be interpreted for a
formal look or a classic and traditional wedding.
Pony
Tail
A
high and modern or clean and dressed up ponytail creates a seamless
look that is easy to manage on your special day. These days you will
see the ponytail set at the crown for a cleaner application that is
perfect for a wedding.
Forest
Fairy hair
If
you are envisioning a magical, ethereal while simultaneously
unworldly look for your wedding, forest fairy hair might be for you.
As a warning, this hairstyle is not for the faint of heart and
certainly not designed for more humid climates. To get this look your
hair must be texturized, curled, teased and set into place. There is
no telling how long it would stay but it is beautiful as an
unconventional wedding hairstyle for an out of this world wedding.
