You can make your wedding look unusual with accessories. It is enough to play with the shape of the hairstyle and use in its decoration a detail that is unusual for the eyes of those around you. It can be a veil.
Appearing in the 40s of the 20th century, it for some time took a strong place in the top of fashionable ladies' items. And it’s not surprising, because the woman looked mysterious and incredibly elegant in it. But let’s take a closer look at what wedding veils look like and how to wear them advantageously.
Curls
To create this hairstyle you will need:
- a hair dryer to dry washed hair;
- a curling iron on which you will have to wind strand by strand (so that the curls do not seem too tight, the size of the strand should be approximately 5-7 centimeters);
- fixing varnish;
- a variety of accessories from veils to hairpins and flowers.
You can also create spectacular curls using curlers. To do this, you need to twist all the strands evenly before going to bed.
After the curls are ready (regardless of whether a curling iron or curlers were used), they must be carefully separated with your hands and laid next to each other. No need to use a comb
The main enemy of curly hair is the wind. If windy or rainy weather is expected on your wedding day, it is better to avoid a hairstyle with loose curly locks, as the styling will quickly become unusable.
Watch how an experienced hairdresser does a hairstyle with curls:
Decor using large flowers
The most popular type of decoration for a wedding look are flowers. At the same time, not only images of brides are decorated with flowers, but also decorations for celebrations. With the help of large buds or flowers, you can create a feminine and sophisticated look. Ladies who prefer more discreet looks can pay attention to the small scattering of flowers along the veil of the decoration.
Options for a wedding veil on a headband
The fascinators on the hoop are distinguished by a very individual and special decor. Each accessory is a work of art. They are decorated with flowers, feathers, openwork ribbons, rhinestones, beads, and shiny stones. The veil itself can also be decorated. For example, white accessories are complemented with black small dots. The veil gives the bride a special charm and mystery.
To make veils, as a rule, materials such as organza, mesh, chiffon, and lace are used. The mesh of the veil can be large or small. The larger it is, the shorter the veil. The maximum length for a wedding hoop with a fine mesh is up to the chin, and with a large mesh, only up to the nose. Thin or wide metal headbands, trimmed with fabric to match the headdress or hair color, are used as the basis for veils.
Veil on a headband with flowers
Flowers are considered a traditional hair decoration at a wedding. Therefore, wedding flowers on a headband with a veil are very common. Flowers frame the hair favorably and emphasize the fine lines of the face, creating a blooming, delicate look. Large buds add chic, brightness, and luxury to a girl’s style. Small flowers express modesty, sophistication, and tenderness. Veils framed with medium-sized flowers will be an excellent addition to the wedding look of a short girl.
Decorated with feathers
Many girls getting married plan every detail of their wedding wardrobe in great detail. Representatives of the fair sex strive to be the most beautiful and memorable on their cherished day. For this effect, girls use extraordinary and bold accessories in their bridal looks. For example, for a wedding in the “Great Gatsby” style, fascinators with large feathers are used.
Veil on a headband with a hat
Designers and fashion designers offer a huge number of stylish wedding hats with a veil for brides. These accessories come in large and miniature, graceful and eccentric. They are decorated with ribbons, flowers, beads and feathers. If you complement a modest wedding outfit with such a headdress, the whole image will look original and unsurpassed. Pill-type hats are suitable for miniature representatives of the fairer sex. For short girls, a winning composition would be a combination of a small top hat, high-heeled shoes and an extravagant dress.
A gentle mystery
Headwear with a veil allows you to create chic looks in a retro style. It is generally accepted that the veil is in some way a replacement for the veil, which in the same way symbolizes the tenderness, mystery and purity of the bride.
Models where the veil is the main, but far from the only decorative element, look especially impressive. Additional decorations can include large buds, beads and feathers. A wedding cap with a veil will highlight the beauty of a straight-cut dress with an emphasis on the waist or a fishnet-style dress with a train.
To add a vintage style look, you should add long pearl beads, gloves and a retro hairstyle with large curls. Makeup should be moderate. For example, you can focus on your lips by painting them with red lipstick.
Hair decoration with flowers and ribbons
Most often, brides weave flowers directly into their hair or prefer wreaths made from live buds. You can complement such a wreath with a veil. Artificial flowers are attached to headbands or ribbons, which make the look with loose hair more glamorous.
Decorating hairstyles with flowers always looks appropriate, but this style is especially suitable for boho-style dresses, loose-fitting or asymmetrical outfits. If a girl is planning a wedding on the seashore, she can limit herself to one beautiful flower inserted behind her ear.
Ribbons can also add a romantic touch and are usually woven into small braids that frame loose hair. The headbands are also decorated with ribbons. This option is especially relevant for those planning a wedding in the boho style. Here you can find ideas for its design. They will help you choose the location of the celebration, the procession, colors, decor, outfits and accessories.
Hairstyle with flowers
Veil in poetry, painting and sculpture
There is an alluring fate in the veil, a secret that it is impossible to look behind without seeing “the enchanted shore and the enchanted distance” (A. Blok). Anna Akhmatova, clasping her hands under a dark veil, turned pale, imbuing her lover with “tart sadness.” The veil hypnotized and bewitched. And in painting, female images become seductively mysterious. Women's half-smiles beckon. The aura of Mystery under the veil hides the marble faces. On them, seemingly motionless, the facial expressions are alive. This is beauty frozen for centuries.
How great is the skill of the sculptor who applied a veil to a beautiful face full of eternal sadness. The photo shows their eternal sorrow.
DIY wedding veil
A veil that suits your outfit can be purchased at a wedding salon, you can order it from a dressmaker, or you can make it yourself, which is what we suggest you do.
To create a wedding veil you will need: 1. Tulle in the form of a mesh (or other material you like - most importantly, not loose!) directly for the veil. 2. Comb, hairpin or headband for attaching the veil. 3. Traditional tailor's set - thread, needle and scissors. 4. Decorations as desired - rhinestones, beads, lace, flowers, ribbons, feathers, etc.
The procedure is simple: - cut a piece of the required size and desired shape from the selected fabric (you can cut out the visible edge of the veil - the one that falls on the face); - gather on a thread the edge of the veil that you will attach to your hair; - sew the assembly onto the comb or attach it to a headband or hairpin; - decorate the place where the veil is attached to the hair as desired - with flowers, lace, etc.
If you want to decorate the main fabric of the veil, you can stick rhinestones on it even before you assemble the veil on a thread. Simple acrylic paint is also suitable as a decoration; you can use it to put dots - “polka dots” or apply another pattern on the fabric of the future veil (just don’t forget to dry your masterpiece properly before continuing work).
How to choose a veil
The most common and classic version of a modern veil is a mesh with large or small cells. The materials also used are the finest gauze, transparent organza or lace.
Despite the fact that the accessory itself already attracts attention, modern designers are not afraid to make it even more accentuated by adding bright decorative elements: rhinestones, stones, embroidery...
Particular attention should be paid to choosing the length of the veil; it should favorably emphasize the shape and color of the face. There is an unspoken rule: the longer the veil is chosen, the finer the mesh should be
For women with fair skin, veils with a pattern of small polka dots in the spirit of golden Hollywood stars are suitable.
Let's not get our hopes up and say right away that the veil is not a universal headdress. This is not a hat with a pompom, and it doesn’t even have a beret. The veil is not easy to choose, and even more difficult to wear, correctly combining it with modern silhouettes and textures... But, believe me, the one who manages to “tame” this accessory will not go unnoticed. Today, the veil and all its mesh and lace interpretations are a symbol of sharp taste, brightness of character and an ironic approach to fashion. To understand how to “fit” a veil into your wardrobe without looking vulgar, it is better to focus on the combinations presented by designers in the new season.
Weaving
Braids on loose hair only look good with curly hair, which is why the hair should be curled before creating braids. Especially such styling is suitable for the following images:
- classic wedding look with a veil and a fluffy dress;
- a braid framing the back of the head, decorated with artificial or natural flowers (will fit into a boho style look);
- fans of retro style may prefer side braiding, in which all the hair is thrown to one side.
With the help of weaving, the effect of a waterfall of hair is created. A horizontal braid across the entire back of the head allows the strands to fall beautifully. In this case, the image becomes original.
You can also find weaves that start from the temples, capturing the bangs. It is best to decorate this style with hairpins, beautiful combs and flowers. A veil can also complement a braided hairstyle, but it can also cover the entire hairstyle, hiding its elegance.
To create a braided hairstyle, you will need clips and bobby pins to secure the results.
Video of the process of creating a braided hairstyle, quickly and beautifully:
Wedding veil for the bride: subtleties of the image
Each woman has her own character and inner world, and therefore each woman has her own preferences regarding wedding dresses. No two brides are completely alike: even if the dresses or jewelry are similar, the overall look is still exclusive. But if you want to emphasize your individuality even more, experiment!
Photo of a wedding hat with a veil
A wedding veil is an accessory that can dramatically change your look. If in everyday life you have always been a model of prudence and calmness for those around you, such a touch will help you show courage and originality. It is also worth considering that a hat with a veil for a wedding will not suit every look: for example, it is difficult to imagine a bride in a marshmallow-lush dress with such decoration.
Retro style
Those girls who can withstand the retro style of their outfit should pay special attention to veils. If you've chosen a 50's or 60's style dress, a small hat with a little net on the front will be the perfect finishing touch.
As for jewelry, when creating a classic retro composition, small gold earrings with small shiny stones will be relevant so as not to distract attention from the main elements - the dress and veil.
Classic strict style
If you like more laconic and strict looks, choose fascinators that are secured in your hair with a large hair clip, which also plays the role of an independent decoration.
This will allow you not to focus on accessories and avoid lush curls and ringlets. Strict styling and an even, plain dress will fit seamlessly into this style.
To make a bright accent, you can use various makeup techniques: for example, highlight your lips and paint on classic, discreet eyeliner.
Photo of a wedding veil
Airy romantic style
If you are a sensitive and vulnerable person, do not rush to shelve the idea of a veil. There are several ways to emphasize fragility and romanticism with this accessory. For example, do you have a light lace dress that creates a delicate, virginal look, but do you think using a traditional veil is too banal or intrusive? Try replacing it with a large mesh that is woven into your hair and covers your face up to the chin - you will achieve the desired effect without compromising the overall composition of the outfit.
Wedding veil
You can also use lace fabric in combination with flowers and beads - in this case, use the technique of covering your head in the form of a cape or shawl. The emphasis is on the main decorative elements, which should echo similar touches on the dress. As a result, you will look like the heroine of Turgenev’s novel: gentle, elegant, romantic.
Wedding lace veil with flowers
Beaded accessory: an elegant solution
A bride who wants to create a truly unique look should pay attention to a beaded bridal cap, embroidered with beads sparkling in the sun. This is the choice of a brave, confident girl who wants to emphasize her individuality and charisma.
In addition, the bride can choose a model that is entirely woven from beads. It will perfectly complement an openwork knitted wedding dress. As a rule, delicate shades of beads are used to create such accessories: white, gold, silver, as well as pearls for accent.
By the way, you can make many other interesting jewelry from beads. Here you can see interesting examples.
DIY wedding veil
Today, hand-made is a very popular trend among young girls. You can make any decoration with your own hands, including wedding decorations.
Do you have a desire to create a veil yourself? You can find hundreds of different master classes in the public domain online, where they describe the whole process step by step.
As a result, you can get a feminine piece of jewelry that will not only highlight your image, but will also have your energy. Well, if during the manufacturing process you also form positive statements regarding your future happy married life, the jewelry will become your talisman for life.
DIY veil
DIY veil with flowers
Depending on the desired image, you can get a result that exceeds all expectations
The veil itself already attracts attention, so it is important not to overdo it with other accessories. As a rule, they should be small but stylish. Silver with semi-precious stones looks great in wedding compositions - it’s not too expensive, and the jewelry looks simply magical
Silver with semi-precious stones looks great in wedding compositions - it’s not too expensive, and the jewelry looks simply magical.
Create the image of your dreams, experiment and fully enjoy one of the most beautiful days of your life - your own wedding!
Straight loose curls
Brides with healthy, shiny curls and no split ends can afford this type of hairstyle.
Care must be taken to ensure that the installation is not damaged by static electricity. Special cosmetics will help with this.
Despite its simplicity, styling with straight hair looks elegant. Various decorations will help add solemnity and chic to it. Depending on the outfit, they can be attached to the side from which the curls will be removed. It could be:
- flower (live or artificial);
- rhinestones;
- feathers;
- hairpins with dried flowers, elegant figures or stones.
Such styles look most advantageous on hair of the same shade, without contrasting color splashes (red, blue strands).
The parting can be straight or zigzag. You can style your hair on any side, but it is advisable to take into account which side the bride will walk arm in arm with the groom. Her hair should be removed so that the groom can enjoy the profile of his beloved and beautiful photographs can be taken.
Straight flowing hair combed to the side
Wedding hairstyle ideas with veil
Retro curls. This wedding hairstyle will go perfectly with mesh. Before creating it, you need to wash your hair with volume shampoo. Apply foam to slightly damp hair. Blow dry and brush with a round brush to create volume. Divide your hair into strands and curl them using a small curling iron. Leave the curled curls for a while. Then comb the curls with your fingers. Lay your hair in deep waves and secure each with a clip. Spray your curls with hairspray. Wait a while. Then remove the clips and spray your wedding hairstyle again.
Babette. A voluminous wedding hairstyle will go perfectly with a retro accessory. To create it, divide your hair into 3 parts. The back one – secure it in a bun with an elastic band. Tie a second elastic band a little lower. Throw the resulting tail towards the forehead. At the base of the hair bun, secure the chignon with hairpins on the sides. Spread the strand over the surface of the extension roller, tie a ponytail, hide its end under the chignon, and pin it with a hairpin. Comb the side strands and arrange them beautifully on the back of your head with hairpins.
Braided hairstyle. A wedding hairstyle with a French braid is perfect for a retro accessory. To create it, divide your hair diagonally into 2 parts. Sprinkle the lower part with mousse and braid it into a French braid, which you secure into a bun with hairpins. Make curls from the top of your hair using a curling iron. Secure the curls so that the bun from the braid is not visible. Leave a few curls to beautifully frame the bride's face. Spray your hair with hairspray.
Simple curls for long hair. This wedding hairstyle is easy to do yourself. To do this, you need to make large curls using a curling iron. Start curling your hair just above your chin. Straighten the curls with your fingers. Sprinkle the strands on the top of your head a little with hairspray and comb through. Use a brush to gather the hair from the top of your head into a bun and secure the hairstyle with hairpins and barrettes. Straighten your curls with your hands and sprinkle them with hairspray.
Elegant hairstyle
For girls with long straight hair without bangs, elegant styling is perfect. To create it, you need to align the strands and secure them in the form of a large knot at the back of the head. Then attach the mesh and flower to your head. The laconicism of the hairstyle is complemented by beautiful accessories. Such nuances add aristocracy and sophistication to the bride’s image.
Hairstyle options for mother of the bride
The main unspoken rule is that the mother’s hairstyle should be combined with the bride’s hairstyle, the chosen wedding style, and maybe even the wedding date (autumn, spring).
Classic bun.
The classic evening hairstyle for the mother of the bride is a bun; it is elegant and reliable, allowing you to “forget” about the integrity of the hairstyle during the celebration. The bun can be secured at the back of the head; it will be a low bun. To create it you need hairpins and barrettes, you can buy beautiful clips and then the hairstyle will look especially solemn.
Volume bun with curls.
A suitable hairstyle for mother of the bride for long hair is a voluminous bun with curls. It can be secured both in the back of the head and on the top of the head. This hairstyle looks very romantic.
Suitable for women with curly long hair. You can curl your hair into large curls using curlers or curling irons.
Smooth bun.
A sleek bun would be a wonderful wedding hairstyle for the mother of the bride. But this hairstyle is more demanding on the woman’s makeup - it must be quite bright - and on accessories - bright, large earrings are perfect.
If you use beautiful hair accessories and glitter hairspray, the sleek bun will look very formal!
Hairstyles for mother of the bride for medium length hair
The average length of hair allows you to create a variety of hairstyles, the choice is large, so you need to focus on the form of styling that most suits the type of face of the mother of the bride.
Hairstyles that involve braiding are always in fashion, but they are most suitable for ladies with blond hair, since the braiding pattern is especially visible on light strands.
A fishtail braid with woven beads, decorative cords and rhinestones is especially suitable for a special wedding moment.
Ladies with dark hair can successfully highlight the beauty of their hair with an updo or a sleek bun.
Hairstyles for mother of the bride for long hair
Experimenting with wedding hairstyles will definitely bring a lot of fun if the mother of the bride has long hair.
The timeless classic hairstyle is the French Shell. Ladies with thick, long hair can afford to have the pleasure of doing it.
It was created only for special occasions and consists of many layers of twisted strands, so a daughter’s wedding is the best occasion for such a complex hairstyle.
The same effect can be achieved if you make the favorite hairstyle of girls from the 60s of the last century - “Babette”.
Weaving elements in hairstyles for long hair
Hairstyles that include braided elements will make the mother of the bride look younger.
An “Italian” braid or a “Snail” braid will allow you to present a woman’s décolleté area in a favorable light. It looks luxurious and casual, ideal for a wedding celebration.
A braid with original weaving, decorated with decorative flowers or stylish hairpins, will make the mother of the bride irresistible!
Those with very long hair can afford a flower braid. It is braided, starting with a side parting and ending at the back of the head, then the braid is wrapped around itself several times, fixing it at the back of the head.
Ladies with a round or full face will visually correct its shape if they do a Greek hairstyle. To create it you will need a headband, beautifully decorated with rhinestones, ribbons, flowers and beads.
Loose locks, well-groomed and curled into romantic ringlets, always look chic.
Several options for styling loose hair
- Hollywood. To do this, you need to create voluminous curls from your hair using large curlers or curling irons; and then fix them.
- Curls back. Hairstyles combed back or pulled into a ponytail look very formal. To achieve a beautiful hairstyle, you will need stylish hair accessories.
- Smooth. This styling can be done on both short and long hair. The hair is simply combed back and, if the length allows, then gathered into a ponytail at the back of the head. Stylish miniature hairpins will look interesting.
Where to buy (order)?
This fashion accessory is gaining popularity and is in demand among brides. However, choosing and purchasing a suitable model is still not so easy: few salons can boast of a rich selection of hats.
Where can you buy this original headdress?
Price
Prices will largely depend on where the headdress was purchased and its style. Thus, in a wedding fashion salon, the average cost of a “pill” or veil varies from 2,000 to 5,000 rubles.
The price for cylinders is slightly higher - 4000-7000 rubles. Wide-brimmed hats cost from 5,000 rubles. Wedding hats made to order will cost from 8,000-10,000 rubles and more.
What dress would a veil go with?
Now there are many variations of this wardrobe detail - for every taste and even color. But the most common - white veils symbolize innocence and purity. The veil on the headband can be safely combined with various wedding elements, creating completely unique and inimitable compositions. To make the image original and effective, remember the nuances that will help you make the right choice of dress:
- The veil is often used in retro style, so it goes best with vintage dresses. Veils look great with short (mini and midi) dresses in the style of the 60s. But pillbox hats with hoops are not suitable for such dresses.
- For a pompous wedding dress with lots of decorations, a headband with a veil without an ornament is suitable.
- This type of dress goes well with a cocktail dress or a chic evening dress.
- An excellent choice is a veil and a short outfit.
- A small, undecorated veil that completely covers the face is ideal for a sexy fitted dress.
- The composition of a veil on a hoop and a wedding trouser suit looks harmonious.
- A simple outfit without any decoration is combined with a veil decorated with pearls, beads or rhinestones.
Chicago style feathers
This option is suitable for themed wedding events. Feathers were a fairly common decorative element for women back in the 30s of the last century. If you manage to create a harmonious composition, you can return to those times and feel like a bride of that era. The images in the photographs are bright and unusual. When using rich decor, it is important not to go too far, otherwise the image will turn out to be overloaded. The ideal option would be one lush and beautiful feather, fixed in the middle of the hat.
What wedding style does the veil correspond to?
Boldly changing the ingrained wedding traditions and wanting to look stylish and irresistible on their special day, more and more young brides are abandoning classic wardrobe solutions. The standard wedding dress is being replaced with suits, short dresses, and veils with the now fashionable veils. Let's figure out what type of wedding the veil is suitable for:
- Vintage. For a vintage wedding, an English-style veil will be a wonderful accessory. It is a medium-length mesh (below eye level) attached to the bride’s hat. A short veil decorated with precious stones looks elegant.
- Glamor. This trend is similar to the vintage style. It is characterized by aristocratic gloss, luxury, wealth, a combination of soft pastel colors with silver, gold, and sparkles. The look includes pearls, short haircuts or wavy hairstyles. A veil hat, generously decorated with rhinestones, beads, and feathers, is suitable as a headdress.
- Romantic. For a very romantic celebration, a long lace veil with a headband that completely covers the face is suitable.
- Retro. For a girl planning to organize a wedding in the style of the 60s, a French-style veil will suit her. The mesh covers only part of the face (to the tip of the nose). A round veil with a fabric flower in the center is relevant for this style.
- Themed weddings. Increasingly, newlyweds choose the theme of their celebration, following the style of a certain era, the style of the characters of a book or film. For example, a gangster wedding. The original option for the bride is the image of a gangster girl, dressed in a lace dress with vintage elements, and the veil is replaced by an elegant hat with a veil.
Stylist
Your look should be completely vintage style. Therefore, shoes, jewelry, handbag and stockings need to be selected appropriately.
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A small bridal cap, shaped like a pillbox hat, where the veil covers the entire face, will emphasize the femininity of the heroine of the ceremony and is suitable for a wedding in a church. Here, as a rule, there are no other decorations, and the emphasis is on the mesh, the length of which can reach the chin.
Elegant accessories decorated with lush fabric flowers will make your look unusual, but at the same time incredibly feminine and romantic. A headdress decorated with buds is perfect for a retro style outfit.
Strapless dress with open neckline
The presented style is one of the most feminine and elegant options. With its help you can make a lasting impression on the groom and guests. To choose a hairstyle for a wedding dress of this style, you should familiarize yourself with the following tips:
- The well-known and popular Hollywood hairstyle is ideal today. In combination with a similar dress, she will look truly luxurious and royal.
- If you have medium-length hair, make neat curls and let them loose without hiding them in any complicated hairstyle.
- Flowing curls and a voluminous hair clip pinned on one side to match the dress will look impressive. This accessory can be decorated with stones and various decorative elements.
- For the presented style of dress, a hairstyle with well-groomed hair collected at the back of the head and thin strands released in front is also suitable.
- Hair pulled back and decorated with a veil will look beautiful.
The sophisticated beauty of the above options will be emphasized by long gold earrings and an exquisite pendant.
Using the lace technique – master class
The hairstyle will suit almost all brides. The main condition is not monochromatic hair. The styling looks advantageous on curls with highlights or color gradations.
Instructions:
- Make a root corrugation.
- Gather the entire occipital area in the shape of a shell upward so that the center is at the point with the minimum volume. Secure the shell with pins. Straight, clear partings should form on the sides.
- The remaining tail at the top is divided into 2 parts.
- Using radial partings, moving gradually towards the edge, the strands are separated and, in a checkerboard pattern, in squares, they are inserted into the previous strands according to the darning principle.
- The inserted strands are slightly stretched to give the hairstyle some airiness.
- The remaining voluminous large tail is stretched with a cobweb and fixed with liquid varnish.
- All remaining strands are lifted up, collected into a random bun, and secured with hairpins and bobby pins. Then the hairstyle is given the required shape.
The size and shape of a high volume bun should be no smaller than the head itself.
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Greek hairstyle for the bride
The so-called Greek hairstyle looks gorgeous; to create it you will need hairpins, bobby pins and a twister hairpin, as well as a veil on a comb.
Separate part of the hair at the temple Braid a spikelet braid from temple to temple, gradually picking up strands and adding them to the braid
Important! Grab the strands only from the side of the forehead, so that the braid is complete from the side of the crown. Secure the braid with a bobby pin. Comb your hair back and thread it through the hole in the twister. Pull the twister to the edges of the hair. Holding the edges of the twister, twist the hair roller, moving from bottom to top. Place the roller along the back of the head in shape of a smile Hide the edges of the twister under the hair Secure the position of the roller with hairpins In the center of the hairstyle above the roller, insert a comb with a veil attached to it. You can purchase a special comb veil or sew any comb hairpin to a regular veil
You can purchase a special comb veil or sew any comb clip onto a regular veil.
The veil is sewn to this fabric.
Creative options
Designers offer many short models. They can be emphatically simple or very unusual.
The most original option is a dress with a tutu skirt. A multi-layered short skirt is made from thin but dense fabrics that can keep its shape. Suitable for girls of artistic type, requires a slender figure and long legs. If you choose the right short, fluffy wedding dresses, your photos from the event will turn out exquisite and original.
A straight dress with a peplum at the waist looks very impressive. It suits thin brides with a boyish figure. Lush drapery adds the missing volume to the hips, and the waist looks thinner and more graceful.
This dress is made from thick fabrics: silk, taffeta, brocade. It will be complemented by matching pumps and an elegant pillbox hat with a short veil.
An interesting idea is a short dress with a long train. This outfit will provide the bride with maximum attention. It looks impressive in photos and videos, and is suitable for ceremonial passages through ballrooms and fiery dances. Dresses with a detachable train are especially comfortable.
An elegant option that allows you to unobtrusively show off your beautiful legs is a dress with a multi-level waterfall skirt. At the back it can reach the shoes, at the front the skirt is shortened. This model is combined with a sleek sleeveless bandeau bodice and can be worn with elegant sandals or heeled boots.
Choosing wedding hairstyles based on hair length
Hair that is shoulder length and below allows you to experiment with your hairstyle and choose almost any option you like.
Options for long curls
A bride with petite features should give preference to loose hair curled into large curls with a curling iron. A bride with an elongated oval shape should not choose high hairstyles that will emphasize this. Those with large facial features need to have smooth hairstyles decorated with bows and flowers.
Bunch with flowers
For brides with long hair, there are several interesting hairstyle options:
- Hair gathered in a ponytail. They are laid using a twister, which creates volume. Decorated with an elastic band with stones or beads, and a satin ribbon.
- Fishtail braid. Weaving from thin strands looks more beautiful. The tip of the braid is tied with a ribbon or elastic band with rhinestones.
- Low bun. Curls or weaves are made from individual strands. Secure with pins and bobby pins. The hairstyle is decorated with hairpins, flowers, ribbons and tiaras.
Fish tail
Ideas for medium length hair
A bride with a medium-length haircut can afford a hairstyle with loose strands or curls gathered in a bun.
If you're going for a sleek hairstyle, choose a fancy braid or babette.
Shell
The most interesting hairstyles for medium hair:
- "Shell". It consists of curls gathered into a ponytail with the ends hidden at the base. The hairstyle is fixed with hairpins and bobby pins. It can be decorated with a hairpin, flowers or a tiara.
- "French Falls" A combination of a horizontal braided “spikelet” at the top of the head and loose waves at the bottom. The weaving is secured with bobby pins and decorated with beads, rhinestones or glitter varnish.
- Low bun. It is hair gathered into a ponytail and twisted into a rope. The hairstyle is secured with an elastic band, hairpins and bobby pins. A couple of curls are released in front, falling onto the face. They are wound onto a curling iron or left flat.
Combined styling
If you plan to decorate your hair for a wedding with a veil and tiara, then the main thing in this situation is to choose a suitable hairstyle. Voluminous wedding hairstyles with a tiara and veil will add more femininity to the bride's image. It is better if the styling is done in the form of a nice bun, babette, braid, curled into a ring, and the tiara is equipped with a comb. The decoration should be quite voluminous so as not to get lost in the hair. The style of the veil is also important so that there is no feeling of visual imbalance. When choosing a wedding accessory, you should remember the rule: the larger the decoration, the more modest and stricter the veil should be (one or two tiers or a veil).
A small accessory a la a crown will look good with long flowing hair or in the context of a sleek hairstyle for long hair. The curls should be large, beautifully styled, Hollywood-style, falling over the shoulders or raised. Numerous curls running along the perimeter of the entire head are unacceptable.
Decoration intended for decoration, loose curls or smooth styling should not be large and contain bright decorative elements (fresh flowers, feathers), as this will greatly overload the image. And also, do not oversaturate your hairstyle with other decorative elements. All accessories used must match the base color and style.
For those with curly hair, it is recommended to choose elegant tiaras. In a company with such decoration (without unnecessary decorative elements and visual massiveness), it is good to use a multi-tiered veil.
A Greek-style hairstyle, complemented by a tiara and veil, will add more romance to the bride’s wedding look.
Brides with bangs are advised to follow additional recommendations so as not to turn their hairstyle into bad taste. It is impossible to allow the decoration to end up on the hairline. To do this you need:
- constantly ensure that there is always a wide area of hair between the frontal part and the decoration;
- arrange the bangs so that they do not interfere with the tiara;
- give preference to a narrow accessory that goes over the forehead.
The type of hairstyle is primarily determined by the length and thickness of the hair. You can braid your luxurious head of hair and then elegantly style it into a lush braid or create chic curls. Thin, medium-length hair looks neat in a fluffy bun or snail bun. To give the look a natural look, you should let a few curly strands out of your hair. The latter can be replaced with bangs.
A tiara for short hair is a rather difficult case, since a successful selection of an accessory can add expressiveness to the bride’s appearance, and in the case of an unsuccessful purchase, it can ruin it. In order for a short haircut to look harmonious with a tiara, the latter should not have large decorative inserts. The best option is a one-piece hoop, feronnieres and elegant chains.
Why is it worth paying attention to this style?
By choosing completely closed wedding dresses, the bride demonstrates her excellent taste. Many girls think that such dresses look old-fashioned. But that's not true! The models offered by fashion designers amaze with their elegance and sophistication. Photos of models from fashion shows will allow you to see this.
In addition, closed dresses for weddings are a tradition. After all, even the word “bride” itself can be translated as “unknown.” Therefore, girls should not rush to show off all their charms.
You don’t need to think that a closed dress is necessarily a “bag” style outfit. Such a toilet can perfectly demonstrate the dignity of the figure without exposing the décolleté area and without the use of short skirts.
It would be especially appropriate to choose a closed dress if on the wedding day you plan not only to visit the registry office, but also to perform the wedding sacrament. To perform the ceremony in the Temple, the bride must wear a modest outfit, so the wedding dress should be chosen with long sleeves, covered shoulders and a modest neckline.
Brides often choose closed dresses in order to stand out from the crowd
Indeed, in our time, a chaste wedding dress is rare, so a bride dressed in such a dress is guaranteed everyone’s attention
Can I wear a veil if I was previously married?
You may have heard the old-fashioned "rule of etiquette" that states that brides who have been previously married cannot wear a veil (or a white dress, for that matter). However, times have clearly changed, and if you want to wear a veil to your second (or third, or fourth, or...) wedding, it's absolutely fine—and encouraged—to do so. Some brides may prefer a more unique or shorter veil, such as a birdcage, for their second wedding, but feel free to wear a longer veil if you prefer!
How to choose the right veil for your face type, figure and hairstyle
In order for your wedding hairstyle to look amazing, you need to think through the whole look in advance and choose a dress, accessories and hairstyle in the same style. In addition, choose a hairstyle depending on the shape of your face, follow the recommendations of stylists and hairdressers:
If you have a round face shape, choose a short, sleek veil and a high updo to elongate your face. Avoid fluffy veils and curls. For those with a square shape, it is recommended to choose a veil that is shoulder- or elbow-length.
Lush curls or voluminous waves will soften your facial features.
Oval and triangular face shapes look harmonious with any veil and hairstyle, except for bulky and heavy styles. A short, fluffy veil will balance out your large lower body and wide hips. A long translucent flowing veil will distract attention from the protruding tummy and large breasts. Remember that a veil makes your figure look wider. Large girls are better off choosing a small mesh or veil instead of a veil. If you have a short haircut, ditch the veil in favor of an elegant hair accessory in the form of a comb, flower or tiara.
Additional Tips
When choosing a dress, you need to pay attention not only to how it looks from the front, but also to the back. For most of the formal part, guests will be looking at the bride’s back; interesting elements in this area will not hurt
A deep neckline covered with lace or a transparent insert, a flat bow on the belt, and a raised skirt line look very impressive.
The shoes should be comfortable, because the bride will spend almost the whole day in them. It is advisable to choose models made of soft genuine leather that strictly correspond to the size of your feet. Shoes that are too tight or too loose can cause a lot of problems. A non-standard option is wedding boots.
You should bring a handbag that matches the style of your outfit. A mini bag on a chain, an elegant clutch or a classic rigid model with a short handle will harmonize with short dresses. You can put powder and lipstick in it for urgent makeup correction, a comb, deodorant or a bottle of perfume in a spray.
What does a wedding veil symbolize?
This seemingly simple wedding accessory can have different meanings for different people and cultures. Yes, a veil can represent purity, modesty and virginity, but it can also appear feminine, mysterious, sexy or simply “bridal”. As Powell writes: "Is the romance of wearing a veil part of the 'fairy tale princess myth'? Or is there something so irresistibly feminine about the sense of mystery—cocooned in sheer shimmering tulle, or surrounded by delicate lace, or with a veil just floating behind—leaving “princess blessings” at her wedding wake? What this all means is that you can wear a veil because it has some symbolic meaning to you, or you can wear a headdress just because you like the look.
