How to Choose Wedding Hair Accessories
that marry your hairstyle and gown by Roxanne Buffone, Nov. 29, 2010

Start with your wedding gown because the style and look of the gown will help you get ideas. You r down will inspire your hairstyle and the accessories, jewelry and evening bag wou wear with it. For example some gowns have a royal princess look, so a crown type tiara comes to mind. Other gowns have a romantic fantacy look and a feather hair clip would fit the look. Of course there are many other styles too.

Have you chosen your wedding hair style yet? Your hair style can affect what hair accessories you can use. If you need help finding the best hairstyle check with your hair dresser. They can give you idesa and suggest what will work best with your type of hair. They may even be able to suggest what will go well with the shape of your face and the look of your gown. Bring a photo of your dress with you. If you are on a tight budge consider doing your own hair. Practice ahead of time and have friends help you.

Another question for the hairdresser is what hair accessories will work with your hairstyle. If you do your own hair, practice. Try things out and check with friends. Hair twists also known as hair jewelry will only work with an updo. Some wedding hairstyles may require a barrette. Be aware of any factors your hairstyle may require.

Once you have your gown and know your hair style, take a look at all the possible bridal hair accessories.

Wedding Tiaras: Notice that some tiaras have eyelets and others have samll side combs while others are on a comb, tiara combs. Which one will work best for your hair style? Wedding tiaras come in many shapes and sizes from thin headbands to tall crowns and rhinestone tiaras to pearl tiaras. Which will compliment your gown?

Decorative Hair Combs: In addition to tiara combs there are combs that are designed to worn to the side. Often they only go one way, if you wear it on the left it's fine fut if you try it on the right it wont reverse. It would be upside down with the decoration going the wrong way. Look carefully at photos of decorative hair combs and ask questions. Think about how it would work with your hair style.

Hair Vines: These tiaras are flexible with decoration attached to flexible wires to resemble a vine like tiara. These flexible tiaras may have eyelets or small side coms. hair vines can be worn many different ways because they are flexible. If you are having difficulty with solid tiaras or combs, a vine may fit in just the way you need it to.

Hair Jewelry: Also called hair twists, hair jewelry is crystals or pearls on small cork screw like wire. You turn them into your hair like tightening a screw. You need an up do or a half up do to wear them because they will fall out if your hair is worn down. Hair jewelry is a great way to add a light touch of crystal or pears to your hair. They usually come in sets of 6 or 12 and you can place each one anywhere you want.

Barrettes: This classic hair accessory comes in many beautiful decorative styles including crystal barrettes. Will hair barrettes work with your wedding hairstyle? Will the size of the barrette work for you? Check to see how it closes and how that will work in your hair. Will it hold the amount of hair you need it to?

Hair Pins: There are different types of hair pins from bobbi pins, to longer straight hair pins, to hair sticks and hair clips. They can be functional or just decorative. Wedding hair clips will clip to the hair while bridal hair pins will slide in. Look at photos and see how they would fit in your hair. This is a great way to add a small accent.

Feather Hair Accessories: Feather hair accessories work great with some gowns. They are available as feather combs, clips and more, large and small. You can even weave individual feathers right in your hair. Feathers add a vintage look. Will they fit with your hairstyle? How small or large do you want yours?

Wedding Veils: Would you like to wear a beidal veil? Veils can be traditional with a blusher, but they don't have to be. Wedding veils are also helpful hair accessories. They can work with your hairstyle. Veils are meant to compliment your gown. That can be done using the length to draw attention to features of your gown. Embellishments on the veil can highlight those on your gown. We have an article to help you learn How to Choose Your Wedding Veil.

Now narrow down your favorites, see what fits your budget, works with your hairstyle and compliments your wedding gown. Choose the best hair accessories for you! Of course if you need help moms and friends are often good sources as well as hairdressers and professionals like us, email for help with hair accessories. We'd be happy to look at a photo of your gown and offer ideas.

Once you have it, practice wearing your accessory (or accessories). Leave it in for a few hours to see what it's like. Does it stay in place? A headband might feel fine at first, but after awhile it could start to feel tight. That's good to know before the wedding day. Most are on metal which can be slightly bent for a better fit. Your hairdresser may be able to solve a problem if you can tell him/her ahead of time. Finding out any little things now can make your wedding day smoother.

Best Wishes for a Blessed Marriage!