10 Tips for Choosing and Wearing a Wedding Hair Accessory

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1. What is currently trending? What kind of jewelry do brides buy most often? What is both practical and beautiful?

Given that the coronavirus has defined both the last season and the current one, brides have been opting for rather understated hair accessories. Weddings have been very small for at least the past year and a half, so brides adapted their looks to the situation, most often choosing hair combs and pins. However, as the authorities are currently easing restrictions and weddings can now accommodate larger numbers of guests, brides have recently been frequently ordering elaborate crowns.

Opting for a headband or a crown is both practical and beautiful, as you can easily place them in your hair yourself and won’t need anyone’s help to remove them. You can also feel them on your head, giving you a sense of security throughout the entire wedding.

2. How heavy is the jewelry? Will it bother me or feel like a burden?

The jewelry does not weigh down the hair. It is not made of plastic but of brass; while it naturally has some weight, this poses absolutely no obstacle to wearing it or securing it in the hair.

3. Hoće li izdržati tulumaranje bez da ispadne i može li se nositi i nakon svadbe?

The accessory will withstand the partying if it is properly secured. It would be a good idea to check with your hairstylist if she has experience securing formal hair accessories.

4. Kakav nakit uzeti obzirom na planiranu frizuru – ako je punđa/raspuštena kosa?

It is not enough to simply decide whether to wear your hair down or up. For instance, if you opt for an updo, it is important to know whether it will be a ponytail, a loose bun, or perhaps a braid. Elongated, gently curved accessories are ideal for loose, tousled buns, as they blend perfectly with the shape of the hairstyle; you can choose whether the accessory curves upwards or downwards. For sleek, polished buns, we recommend slimmer accessories that do not protrude too much. For romantic, wavy, or flawlessly straight hair worn down, we love recommending crowns and headbands to our clients; they nestle perfectly into the flowing hair, giving the bride a regal, queen-like appearance.

5. What kind of hairstyle could be created with curly hair, and what jewelry suits that hairstyle or curly hair?

Although curly hair can seem challenging to style for formal occasions, it is actually very versatile; thanks to its naturally rich volume, it looks incredibly graceful. If you have curly hair, you can secure one side with a decorative comb while leaving the other side loose. Curly hair can also be styled into a bun, where the curls can be slightly tamed depending on the bride’s preference. Decorative combs and opulent crowns are excellent choices for curly hair.

6. What kind of jewelry would you suggest for a specific type of wedding dress?

The color of your wedding dress plays a crucial role in choosing the right hair accessory. Is your dress ivory, white, or champagne, or perhaps a combination of colors? For instance, if you have an ivory dress with a pink lining, it would be ideal for the accessory to feature a combination of those same colors. Also, pay attention to details on the dress—such as beads, pearls, and rhinestones—as you can personalize your accessories to perfectly match the gown.

7. What kind of jewelry goes well with loose hair and a mermaid wedding dress?

It is difficult to say precisely which accessory goes with, for example, loose hair and a mermaid-style wedding dress, as brides’ tastes vary considerably. I might suggest a small comb worn on one side.

8. How to choose the right wedding hair jewelry?

Your first and crucial step is choosing your dream wedding dress. Given the vast array of colors, fabrics, and styles available, it is important that your hair accessory complements the dress.
Wedding dress motifs and colors vary widely—ranging from floral and leaf patterns to polka dots and stars—so the dress’s design will guide you in the right direction when selecting your hair accessory.

Once the wedding dress has been chosen, the next step is selecting a hairstyle. It is not enough to simply decide whether to wear your hair down or up; for instance, if you opt for an updo, you need to decide whether it will be a ponytail, a loose bun, or perhaps a braid.

Some brides are unsure about choosing a base color for their accessories, while others know exactly whether they want a silver, gold, or copper base. The choice of shoe color adds another layer of uncertainty. Ideally, however, the base of the accessory should coordinate with the rest of your jewelry; for instance, if you are wearing gold jewelry on your wedding day, the accessory should also have a gold base. Naturally, your shoes should also align with these chosen tones and shades to ensure all the details harmonize.

Gold is currently very popular in the global wedding hair accessory scene, so we highly recommend it to all brides envisioning a vintage-style wedding. For brides who prefer a more modern wedding—and the corresponding style details—we recommend accessories in silver tones. But what exactly should you choose: a hair comb, a crown…?

As a rule, small hair combs can be worn with hair either worn down or put up, as they are secured to the head using bobby pins. Small pins are ideal for buns because they simply need to be inserted, and multiple pins can be combined at the same time.

The pearl crowns are primarily mounted on headbands so they stand on their own, though small combs can be added to the ends for extra security if the client desires. The wreaths look equally beautiful with both up-dos and loose hair; they feature silk ribbons at the ends to secure them in place. Additionally, small combs or tiny wire loops can be added beneath the ornamentation, allowing the wreath to be further secured to the hair with bobby pins.

9. Can the decorations be worn after the wedding as well?

Of course, the accessories can be worn even after the wedding. You can wear them for various other occasions—such as christenings, other weddings, proms, and other formal events—as well as for nights out. Why not sparkle on every occasion?

10. What else would you advise future brides?

Future brides are advised to have their hair combs and pins secured by a hairstylist rather than doing it themselves, as it is crucial that the accessory is firmly in place so the bride can feel confident and relaxed on her wedding day.

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