Bridal Hair Accessories

The Alternative Tiara?

Bridal hair accessories or a tiara? That's the question. Well, let's think about it. It's one of the biggest days in a woman's life. She simply must look beautiful. Everything just has to be perfect; the dress, the shoes, the bouquet, the bridal hair style. After all, all eyes are on her as she elegantly glides down the aisle. The entire congregation watches each step she takes, they observe every detail about her; from the dress to the tiara or bridal hair accessories, and they do not take their eyes off her for one single second hoping to share the happiness and joy she is feeling…

Scared? We bet you are! But before the thought of becoming a spinster with two cats starts to sound remotely appealing, we have the answer to your fears. It's simple. Forget about the article you read that stated the dress you adored and thought was perfect for you, is in fact out of bridal fashion this year. Forget about the feature that said that your favourite colour flowers are sooo over and only white is right. Forget about the conversation you had with your oh-so-cool friend, who said anyone who's anyone simply must wear a tiara when the mere thought brings you out in a cold sweat. And remember… it's your day. The most important factor is that you are you and that you feel comfortable with what you wear.

Bridal hair accessories can be the perfect alternative to the tiara for many reasons. They are just the thing for brides who want to look a little bit different or who just wouldn't feel comfortable wearing a tiara, they can actually help style your hair and can be as subtle or as glamorous as you require. Depending on the style of your wedding, bridal hair accessories can really be adapted to complement the theme. A large bridal hair comb worn on one side to loosely hold tousled locks is perfect for a laid-back beachside wedding. Tiny pin-in bridal hair slides look just beautiful scattered in all bridal hair styles as they delicately add a little sparkle as you glide down the aisle. A tiara style bridal hair clip can be the perfect alternative for brides as they can be securely fastened into a chic chignon - think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany's.

The other important thing to remember is that you will have your back to your guests when taking your vows so while a tiara will look beautiful from the front, bridal hair accessories can be styled to enhance the back of your hair as well. A large crystal encrusted bridal hair clip pinned at the back of your head will certainly give your guests something to focus on or a sparkling crystal bridal hair pin will give added security to a sophisticated French pleat for an elegant look.

Of course, you will also find there is a wider choice if you decide to opt for bridal hair accessories. With tiaras, there are many styles and designs but the basic elements are the same. Whereas bridal hair accessories, the options are endless; bridal hair combs, bridal hair clips, bridal hair slides, bridal hair pins, bridal head bands, bridal hair claws - need we go on?

Ice Maiden - The perfect bridal hair comb for a tropical beachside wedding. Wear on one side to loosely hold back tousled locks.

Two Of A Kind - Pretty pin-in bridal hair slides. Wear 3 or 4 pairs randomly scattered throughout your hair for subtle sparkle.

Presence Of Beauty - A simply stunning bridal hair clip. Secure your tresses at the back of your head - you guests will gaze in amazement as you take your vows.

Tiaras originally signified wealth and status. Also known as Diadems, they were encrusted with diamonds and precious stones and were seen on royalty and society. Nowadays, with replica stones and crystals, the tiara has become a popular part of wedding attire. Most girls dream of wearing a sparkling tiara and would not contemplate a wedding day without a tiara.

When considering the style of tiara, it's important to take into account the shape and style of your wedding dress, your colour theme and your size. If you are wearing a ball gown style wedding dress you can either go for total fairy tale glamour with a bold sparkling tiara or keep all eyes on the dress and opt for a smaller tiara. Straight dresses look beautiful with a small classic tiara whereas a vintage style tiara is a must for an empire line dress.

Take into account your colour theme - if you have a golden theme for your favours, a golden tone tiara is a must to follow the theme for a classic and co-ordinated look. If you're opting for a winter white theme, an icy silver tone tiara will look stunning. Keep your tiara in proportion to your frame. Large 'princess' style tiaras can look totally wrong if you have a petite frame. They can overshadow your dress instead of compliment but a smaller tiara will be in proportion and will look just stunning. Larger frames can carry off bolder style tiaras with grace and elegance.

Endless Love - The perfect antique style tiara no matter which bridal hair style you decide on.

Eternity - The fairy tale tiara. Perfect if you are going for long, tumbling curls as your bridal hair style.

Band Of Gold - Golden tone tiara. Perfect if you are 'going for gold' with your wedding colour theme.

As bridal hair becomes softer and less severe for 2005, many brides are wearing their hair loose. Think loosely tousled locks with either the front section pinned back or random pieces pinned up and finished with a sparkling tiara for a true princess look. This bridal hair style can look beautiful, romantic and the softness is very flattering. For many brides this look is impractical though - straight hair can drop and, what starts out as wonderful waves, ends up looking limp and bedraggled. Curly haired cuties can also find this bridal hair style a problem as this hair type is temperamental to heat and damp. Romantic ringlets can end up looking unflatteringly frizzy!

Classic bridal hair styles such as the sophisticated chignon are still popular with brides who prefer to wear their hair up. This bridal hair style will look good throughout the day and with the help of styling products there'll be no hair out of place! Of course, many brides find this bridal hair style is just too severe and require a little softness around the face.

Wearing your hair predominately up but with tendrils of hair down is another popular bridal hair style, this season. It gives the best of both worlds for many brides as most hair is securely pinned up, therefore keeping hair in place, and the tendrils of hair will soften and frame the face for a romantic bridal hair style.

So we've established the options are endless. There are countless bridal hair styles to choose from and limitless bridal hair accessories and styles of tiaras to decide from. But we are going to re-iterate the most important factor for a bride. Just be you. Make sure you are comfortable with your bridal hair style and your bridal hair accessories or tiara so you can concentrate on enjoying every second of your special day. Beauty is from within. If you feel good about yourself, you'll look amazing. We promise!