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by Donna Ennis
Okay, so you have worked really hard to get the ring and now you proudly have it on your finger. A date has been set, good. Your mom and future mother-in-law want to take you gown shopping. Okay, you can handle that, you have a general idea of the type of gown you like, you’re prepared for your moms comments, so far so good.

But before the shine even wears off the ring you are bombarded with details, details!

Your sister wants to know how you are going to wear your hair so she can figure out hers. Your best friend wants you to borrow her shoes. Yuck, you cringe as she spouts out, “You know…something borrowed!” Your step mom wants to buy you wedding hair accessories and you panic inside remembering her stuck in the 80’s flashy taste. Your dad wants to know where the honey moon is going to be so he can turn in his mileage points before they expire and gift you a flight. Your aunt is asking about the flowers, because you know flowers are her special hobby and you are her favorite niece. And, your maid of honor wants to know what colors you are thinking about for the bridesmaid dresses because her wedding is four weeks after yours! Yikes!

So frantically surfing the web for bridal hairstyle experts; here you are. Allow me to shed some light on the hair style and veil questions you most certainly will have.

First, answer these questions:

What time of day is the ceremony? What is the general feeling you are going for; formal, fun and relaxed, beach side, or classic? Did you set aside money in your budget for beauty and hair services? Are you a salon regular, as in high maintenance, or are you a “walk in the salon when you think of it” type of girl? Or somewhere in between? Do you know what you want? Do you want an updo? Do you know what you don’t want? Do you care more about the veil and headpiece or the hairstyle? Ceremony time and general feeling:

Save the sparkle, glitz and rhinestone hair accessories for a late afternoon or evening wedding. Also, if you are considering a theme, night time is better to host a great band for swing dancing or jazz. These weddings can be fun for guests who like to party and get into the mood with you! But if your crowd prefers a classic country club wedding or historic church by the duck pond wedding, your hair should be softer, classic and your make-up more natural. Day or morning weddings complement an earthy theme, beach ceremony or a country setting. Silk, fresh flowers or shell accessories in the hair set off these environments best.

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