On your wedding day there is one thing that is photographed more than anything else AND that my dear bride-to-be, is going to be your head.
From the side when you are cutting your cake, from a funny angle as you dance, from the front as you listen to friend’s speeches, from the back as you and your husband take your grand exit.
It’s part of being a bride: you are the movie star and your photographer, friends and family are the paparazzi.
That brings me to today’s lesson:: Bridal Headpieces.
We have come so far from the 80’s veils and baby’s breath in up-dos. Designers are making what seems some of the most beautiful and statement headpieces for brides than ever before.
Jennifer Behr is one of my personal favorite designers. Her designs are timelessly elegant but manage to also cross a somewhat modern edge. The detailing, textures and flowers allow the true beauty of a bride’s face to shine while allowing her a simplistic hairstyle.
{Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Behr}
The piece above, Dorothee, is a true couture headpiece or as Jennifer describes it “a couture blooming” accessory. Made with French veiling and complete with an oversized 7.5” lace rose set to the side of a skinny headband.
{Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Behr}
Touching on the modern Jennifer uses patent leather to create this headpiece called the Double Poppy, complete with matching French veiling in the front. Each individual petal is wired either above or in front of the ear on the headband to create two perfectly spaced flowers that can be then bent into position.
{Photo Courtesy of ban.do}
Bling, Bling! For the modern day princess this crystal and gold plated encrusted headband is truly ban.do’s translation of a modern day crown.
This is a perfect example of a great headpiece that can be worn into your reception and after your ceremony.
{Photo Courtesy of ban.do}
This cutesy pom pom flower is perfect for your bridesmaids. When worn in a garden or country setting really gives their outfits that little extra pop that will stand out amongst guests and in your photos. Made from silk flowers with a plated metal backing.
{Photo Courtesy of: Emici Bridal}
What is it about a beautiful flower with a little bling that just speaks volumes?! Catala silk blossoms by Emici Bridal come in sets of three in three different sizes, so you can wear one or have all three in your hair for a more over-the-top look. The blooms are hand cut and then pressed in a silk dupioni fabric. A true couture accessory for the couture bride.
{Photo Courtesy of: Emici Bridal}
Changing colors for the reception says “fun” to guests and literally helps set the tone for the party that is to come. Change out your white bling with some color.
{Photo Courtesy of Courtney Sargent & Mariee}
This stunning headpiece is another take on the modern day princess crown. Adorned with tons of bling this headwrap sits pretty either centered, shifted to the left, or shifted to the right on a bride’s head!
On your wedding day you are true royalty, find your crown that’s fit for you!
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Ashley Gain Weddings & Events