Bridal Hair Pieces and Hair Accessories

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In the past, a wedding headpiece meant a tulle veil. There were a variety of lengths but the choice was simple. Today, your headpiece options are much broader. Making a decision about your headpiece should be made as soon as possible but it should be made after you have chosen your dress. You need not be wearing your dress when you try on headpieces but you should have the style and formality of your dress in mind.

Your first consideration should the hair style you plan to wear. Do you have long or short hair and will you wear it up or down? To help aid your decision, start flipping through your bridal magazine while looking for a hair styles you like. When you were looking for a bridal dress, you probably skipped over the model's hairstyle. Search for models who have similar hair cuts and textures as yours. You might be attracted to a pile of cascading curls but if you have short, straight hair that will not hold a curl, you will be hard pressed to duplicate the style you adore.

Once you have several pages torn out from the magazines, it is time to experiment with hair accessories. Try to arrange your hair in your desired style when visiting the stores. You will get a better idea of how the tiara, veil or barrette will look if your hair is similar to the style you plan to wear.

When looking for hair accessories, it is important to consider the overall look you want to achieve. Do you want headpiece to be focal point or an enhancement? Do want your headpiece to perform a function such as to secure flowers in your hair or to hold your hair in a particular shape?

You will want to consider other questions as well. What price range are you considering? Are you planning to wear a veil? If yes, do you plan to remove it after the ceremony? Do you want to plan an ethnic or unusual hair accessory such a mantilla veil or a family heirloom?

Many new options of hair accessories have emerged in the past few years. Veils have become more ornate and feature tiny pearls sewn on to the tulle or elaborate laces lining the edges. Veils come in a variety of lengths and are made of many different materials. Many bridal shops have a custom veil designer on staff.

Some new options include tiaras, which have made a come back and will turn any bride into a princess on her special day. Tiaras range from the elaborate to the simple. Your hairdresser will secure the tiara with combs or pins and a veil can be added to the back, if you choose. Barrettes are popular alternatives, either worn individually or in multiples. Tiny flowers or butterflies are the most common options. Bobby pins with crystal or colored stones can add a light touch and secure your hair style or veil.

Hair sticks are one of the newest options. Shaped like curved chopsticks, hair sticks will secure a French twist or a veil. For a fuller hairstyle, you might need two or three sets of hairsticks. A popular option is to wear a traditional veil with a tiara.

After the wedding ceremony, the veil is removed and the tiara is worn alone. This can work with a variety of hair accessory options. Most hair accessories can be worn with or without a veil and add a special touch to your hair style.