Are You a Style Icon or a Classic Beauty?
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 wedding 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 to Suit Every Bride
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?
Now Let's Talk About Tiaras
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 wedding tiara and would not contemplate a wedding day without this traditional headpiece.
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 replica vintage 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 gold 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 wedding tiara in proportion to your frame. Large 'princess' style wedding 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 bridal tiaras with grace and elegance.
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