Finding the perfect hairstyle to compliment your wedding dress

Choosing your perfect bridal hairstyle can be difficult, it's hard to find the right balance when there are so many different things to take into consideration. One of these things is the style of dress you will be wearing, it is important that your dress and hairstyle compliment each other and not take anything away from the other.

So here are a few examples of how to compliment a few wedding dress styles with your hairstyle...

1. High Neck

For dresses with a high neckline it is best to wear a sleek updo with all your hair off your face. A classic ballerina bun will look absolutely gorgeous.

2. Halter Neck

For dresses with a halter neckline it is better to go for an updo with volume on top and a few loose curls at the front to soften the face. A relaxed french twist with some height on top will look stunning.

3. Boho or Grecian

As this style is so relaxed it is better to avoid very structured hairstlyes and go for something quite relaxed. A half up, half down style will give the perfect balance and for that extra bohemian touch you can always add some fresh flowers.

4. Square neck line with cap sleeves

Most loose updos will look amazing with this style but my personal favourite is a loose low style with some plaits incorporated to add a little more texture and detail.

5. Big and Blousy 

A structured style can work really well with this style but there is a very fine line between elegant and frumpy. A cute curly mock bob worn to the side will add a little glamour to this style while keeping it young and playful.

6. Asymmetrical

This is one of the best styles to show off your gorgeous shoulders without showing too much skin and it looks amazing with a style that offers volume on the top and pulls the hair off the shoulders. A big and bouncy pony will look gorgeous with this style.

7. V neck with long sleeves

This is my favourite style of wedding dress as it is very glamorous and sexy but oozes class and sophistication at the same time. A dress like this creates a statement and deserves a statement hairstyle so what is better than a bouncy retro blow dry.

8. Strapless 

Strapless dresses are probably the most popular of all the wedding dress styles and as they offer a very simple neck line almost any hairstyle will add to the beauty of this dress without taking anything away. My personal favourite (and a very popular hairstyle for my clients) would be a beautiful side chignon.

9. Boat neck

When I think of a boat neck I automatically think of Audrey Hepburn at 'that dress' from Breakfast at Tiffany's. It is a very simple but beautiful style and I can't think of a more appropriate style than an elegant wavy side pony decorated with jewelled embellishments.

I would love to see what hairstyle you decided on to compliment your wedding dress, so if you want to show your wedding pictures off to the world please feel free to post in the comments.

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Wedding Dresses

The other night I was playing around on Facebook and the most beautiful dress came up on my screen.

Now I got married in 2009 and I have my dress designed and made for me so I absolutely love it but it got me thinking, what would I wear if I could do it all again and I had to choose another dress to wear.

Luckily when I clicked on the dress (left) it also had a link an amazing website with all sorts of wonderful dress styles and what makes it even better is thatthe dresses can be tailor made to fit and are at very reasonable prices.

So anyway, here are a couple of my favourite dresses from their website and if you want to have a look for yourself, then visit Beautiful Brides and Dresses.

If you do decide to buy a dress from this site I would love to see a picture, in fact it would be awesome if you just want to post a wedding picture so I can see how amazing your dress is x

                

What should I wear while getting ready on my wedding day?

You have just woken up on the morning of your wedding and you are getting ready for the make-up artist to arrive to get you ready for your big day, what will you wear? Believe it or not, the clothing you choose is very important and there are a few factors that will play a part in the decision you make.

You will want to be dressed comfortably and whatever you decide to wear should be easy to put on and take off without messing up your make-up and hair. If you have a photographer taking photographs of you getting ready, remember to stay covered up and most of all choose something that makes you feel pretty as you should feel amazing from the moment you get out of bed in the morning right through to the moment you collapse into bed with your husband.

Shirts, robes and baggy t-shirts are a great option and I have worked with many brides that have decided to have the bride and bridal party coordinated in personalised robes or t-shirts which are wonderful as beautiful keepsakes.

Here are a few ideas from Pure Treats, it is one of my favourite bridal sites packed full of personalised treats and ideas for your wedding day. They even have personalised teddy bears for your flower girls and other personalised gifts for your groom and grooms men.

 

I would love to hear from those who are married or planning on getting married to find out what you decided to wear on the morning of your wedding.

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