How To Pick The Best Bridal Hairdo For Your Big Day
It’s officially spring, which means one thing: It’s wedding season! Whether you’re planning an extravagant, lavish wedding, or getting ready for a smaller ceremony with friends and family, one thing’s for sure — You want everything to be perfect, including your look for the beautiful ceremony.
Between picking invitations, creating a seating chart, cake tasting, flower searching, and getting all your necessary paperwork done, there are a lot of details to iron out. But one of the most important aspects of the big day is how you feel in your dress, jewels, hair, and makeup. While some brides opt for long, luscious locks, an elegant updo is the usual go-to for many brides — It’s beautiful, it’s classic, and most importantly, it’s easy to dance in!
If you’re having trouble picking out the perfect ‘do for your unforgettable day, fear not. You’re not alone! We’ve got some tips for helping you pick out the right look, and make you feel absolute sexiest.
Find Some Inspiration
First thing’s first: Get your inspo on! Create a new board on Pinterest and check out the hundreds of thousands of possible hairstyles, and pin your favorites. Or, if you’re more an old-fashioned, less tech-savvy gal, consider bridal magazines! There’s thousands of ideas within their pages, and you’ll definitely find an idea somewhere in there.
Consider The Cut
One of the most important things to consider before picking out your updo is the neckline and cut of your dress, according to Leanna Chaney, master stylist at Beaucage. Aside from the neckline, consider whether you’ll be wearing sleeves, a strapless dress, or somewhere in between. It’s also important to note the length of your dress, as well as its style. If it’s a more classic silhouette, an updo will pair perfectly. More of a boho bride? Long tresses will do the trick.
Think Of Your Comfort
Remember: You’re the one wearing the hair, not your mother, friend, sister, or fiance. Try out a few different styles and see how comfortable you are wearing this particular style. “If you aren’t comfortable wearing your hair up, you won’t be able to pull it off,” Chaney says. She has a point — Not only will you feel uncomfortable, but chances are, you’ll look uncomfortable as well.
Work With Your Stylist
Again, this day is about you (and your partner, of course). While others may have differing opinions, at the end of the day, its your call completely. Emily Reale, a stylist at Beaucage, believes that ultimately, it’s all about teamwork. “I believe my client should feel like a beautifully enhanced version of herself on their big day. If we need an extra boost for a particular look, we can always add hair. Let’s work together to enhance that,” she says.
If you’ve got ideas, definitely be open and honest with your stylist!
Consider Your Venue & Surroundings
Is it indoor, outdoor, or a mix of both? For an outdoor summer wedding, it may be a good idea to choose an updo to give you the most air and comfort. A few hours of the sun beating down on you and your guests will definitely cause some discomfort, and an updo will help ease the pain.
It’s also important to consider your theme and your decorations. How formal is your big day? Based on that, you and your stylists should be able to come up with a happy medium.
Know Your Texture
It’s nice to dream, but sometimes, a particular hairstyle just won’t work for your type of hair. It may be a huge disappointment to know that your stick straight hair will be difficult to curl or put up, or that your curls are nearly impossible to tame. But the good news is, no matter your texture, there’s a beautiful look out there for you. Research, research, research, and of course, work with your stylist, and hair magic will happen.
Whichever hairstyle you choose — Make sure you feel confident and beautiful. Sit back, relax, and enjoy one of the most beautiful days of your life.
Photos: Courtesy of Emily Reale and Leanna Chaney.
