A beautiful bridal up do is the most popular wedding hairstyle and the perfect way to complete a classic, timeless wedding look and adds an air of refinement no matter what your wedding style. The phrase ‘up do’ can strike fear into the hearts of many women however, whose only memories of anything up do related consist of painfully sleepless nights in rollers so tight you thought your head would catch fire and dodgy cornrow type things everyone in class had done for their Confirmation. Worry not, yee follically traumatised readers, bridal up dos have come a long way since the days of butterfly clips and those weird worm-like pigtails that we all thought were the height of chic in the mid nineties. Beautiful soft chignons, playful plaits and loose waves are where it’s at now, and for some vintage brides a retro wave or beehive can still look as glamorous as it did on their mother.
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Whatever style you go for, make sure you get the look perfect at your wedding hair trial. Most of us opt to wear our hair down and loose for a night out and so many won’t have a clue what they’ll look like with their hair off their face. If the idea of wearing your hair up still scares you, opt for a soft low chignon and get your stylist to create some volume and movement at the front – this will frame your face beautifully but will also help you feel more like yourself.
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As far as accessories go – have fun with them! A fabulous floral crown is the accessory du jour in bridal at the moment and looks incredible in photos, of course with a statement piece like that there’s a distinct possibility that those photos won’t age amazingly, so make sure to get some pics without the crown too! Great Gatsby inspired headpieces of rhinestones and pearls continue their popularity among brides with style and look incredible when paired with 20s style waves at the front of the hair.
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Grecian vines look great for brides having a beach or destination wedding and can be woven into a beautiful plait to create a laid back, glam boho feel. Of course a classic sparkling comb and veil can’t be beaten and is an accessory that will certainly stand the test of time. For your perfect hair accessory, make sure to check out the weddingsonline supplier directory of wedding jewellery and accessory designers in Ireland.
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