The first thing a woman thinks of after finding “the one” and getting engaged is finding the dress. Everyone looks through bridal magazines and fashion magazines. There are dresses that are trendy and dresses that really never go out of style which would be a more general or traditional dress if you will. For every dress and for every wedding style; there is a matching hair style! Every bride is different and your hair look should correspond to your individual style. When trying to pair up your hair style on the day of your wedding with your dress or theme here are some ideas:

Halter Wedding Dresses

For dresses that have a halter or go up around the neck, it looks better to have an all around up-do. Having all of your hair up can lengthen the neck and help make you look taller. When your hair is down with this particular style of dress, it can some times make you look shorter and can take away from you or your dress!

Strapless Wedding Dresses

For dresses that are strapless, almost any type of hair style will work, however hair styles with your hair down or somewhat down can really add to the dress. When wearing a strapless dress, you want to try and avoid wearing your hair too tightly for example in a tight bun or pony tail. However this is observed with A-line dresses or Cinderella style. If the dress is form fitting and slender, a tight up-do can look very classic or stylish.

When it comes to picking your hairstyle, it is all about the look of the hair with the dress. Everything should look proportionate. If your hair is pulled back tight and your dress is Cinderella style dress, it could make everything above the shoulders look very small; however, with a form fitting dress, it can make everything look very sleek and thin. Today’s brides are really using the loose curl look or a nice loose bun with a large flower. Classic looks never really go out of style no matter what dress you wear.

The Good and the Bad of Wedding Hair Styles

The whole idea of the “bigger the hair, the better you’ll look” is not always the way to go. Sometimes when you do a hairstyle that is higher or bigger, it can make your face look longer, it can take away from your dress or face, and can also make you look a lot taller than your groom depending on your height! Your theme also plays apart in your hairstyle. For example, if you are having a wedding on the beach, it is always good to keep in mind the weather conditions (depending on the site). If it is windy, it could be better to wear your hair back; however. for a beach type wedding, wearing your hair down with loose curls is always a good look! For a wedding that is outdoors in a forest type setting, a great look is always a nice up-do with some loose curls hanging down.

All of these ideas are just ideas, in the end it is all about what you like and what you think makes you look beautiful because in the end it is your one and only wedding day!

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