So you’ve got the perfect fiancé, the venue is booked, the invites have been sent out and you’ve chosen your dress, what’s next? Well firstly, congratulations on getting all the major things sorted but now it is time to focus on the intricate details that will help make your big day a day never to be forgotten. Of course every bride wants and deserves to look beautiful on their wedding day, after all this is the most important day of your life. So where do you start with your hair?
Firstly you must do your homework. Just like you didn’t go into the bridal shop and choose the first dress that you set eyes on, you shouldn’t leave it up to an expert to tell you what they think looks best. It is your day and whilst an expert opinion can be very useful it is not the be-all and end-all. So you need to immerse yourself as much as possible in all things bridal. Look through bridal magazines, look through online bridal hairstyle galleries and even look to celebrities to see what style they opted for on their big day. Once you have seen a few styles that you like it will make it much easier to make a decision.
When debating different hairstyles it is important to keep in mind the style of your dress. You may want your hair to complement your dress to give you a lovely put together look. If you have decided to wear a daring backless design then why not show off your back and the dress by piling your hair up into an up-do, this will set-off your dress perfectly. If you have opted for a princess ball gown then romantic ringlets may be the way forward for you. And if you are lucky enough to have jetted away for a beach holiday then mirror the relaxed atmosphere with long flowing waves that will off-set your wedding on the sand perfectly.
Now that you have decided on your perfect wedding hairstyle you need to select the right person to recreate it for you. It is always best to have someone else doing your hair on your big day so that there is one last thing to worry about. If you are lucky enough to have a regular hairdresser who you trust and has always dealt with your hair then make sure you do a couple of practice runs before the big day so that you can be sure that you like the look and so you will have an idea of how long it will take come your wedding day. However, if you don’t have a stylist then you should start looking for someone who specialises in formal or camera-ready styles and you should do this early on in the wedding planning process. Do not leave it till the last moment as this could spell disaster. You may want to ask around and get recommendations from other friends and brides in your area so that you find the right person for you.
During the six months leading up to your wedding day you must make sure that you look after your hair so that it is ready to be prepped come the wedding. You must not trim, colour, perm or chemically straighten your own hair as this could also spell disaster.
If you have short hair but have opted for an up-do then you will need to start growing out your hair as soon as possible. Please remember that hair grows only about half an inch per month so make sure you allow enough time for this.
You may not want to stick to one hair do for the whole day or you may be torn between two equally lovely styles and not know which one to choose. Then why not do both! You could wear more of a formal up-do for the ceremony and then maybe have your stylist change your hair to a more relaxed, loose curl look for the reception. It is entirely up to you; after all it is your big day!
If you don’t have time to wait for your short style to grow into long cascading locks then there is nothing to stop you cheating. Make like a celebrity and add in clip-in or bonded hair extensions to give you all the volume and length you need to make you look extra glamorous. Hair extensions don’t just help with loose hair styles; they also make up-dos a lot easier as there is more hair to work with.
