It’s been a tough year so far with lockdown, but don’t be fooled it's not forever; and let’s be honest we’ve got a wedding to plan! To make things a little easier for you, we’ve picked our 10 favourite bridal hair pieces that we think will totally rock your ‘lock-down’ world! What ever your bridal ‘look’ we have a bridal accessory to match!
The 1920’s Bridal Theme - You will love Clarissa bridal hair accessory!
First up, is Rocks for Frocks, giving you the most classic 1920’s drape.
www.rocksforfrocks.co.uk Clarissa with Pearls Headpiece | Photographer : Morgan Rana Roberts | Hair by Carol Ellis Thompson
1920’s is a huge wedding trend in 2020 and this headpiece is a long standing favourite with our brides. The headpiece features vintage style pieces with tiny swarovski stones, crystal chain, freshwater pearl drapes with pearl drops at the side. The piece is a headband but Rock for Frocks make it look like it is a comb by covering the headband in silk the same as the hair colour.
The Clarissa with pearls is popular as it gives an instant vintage feel, even if the wedding dress isn’t a vintage style, just adding this piece immediately brings in the feel of a 20s/30/s bridal. It is quite popular when the bride has a vintage style wedding venue too. There are also wedding dresses with drapes and rows of pearls and crystals at the back and this adds to the look by putting some interest to the front.
2. The Vintage or Bohemian Bride
The second picture shows the draped piece at the rear is the Roses triple drape.
www.rocksforfrocks.co.uk Roses triple drape | Photographer - Herve Photography | Hair by Carol Ellis Thompson | Styling - Sweet pea and Ivy
Again a firm favourite with our vintage brides. In this photo Rock for Frocks have added single roses around the front of the braid. The main piece is 3 vintage style roses with drapes of swarovski pearls and crystals, with chains added.
This piece is great for boho styling and can be worn with hair up or down, it looks great with both. Although it is a boho piece it has a little bit of glam with the swarovski crystals in the roses which twinkle in the light. It is a great alternative to fresh flowers and adds that instant wow factor to the back of the bride.
Tips from Rocks for Frocks
“For a bride, the head, hair and makeup is in everything! Look at your dress and imagine yourself in it, what else would you like to see?
Most of your photos will be from the front so if your hair accessory is important to you, make sure it can be seen from the side or front. If you go for something at the back, make it a good something, make it worthwhile having in your hair.
If your dress has a lot of back detail, then you’re going to add a veil and a complicated updo, switch it up and put something of interest at the front. By the same rule, if there’s a lot going on at the front and the back is a bit plain, put something amazing at the back so whichever way you turn, there is something to see. It's all a balancing act”.
Contact gail@rocksforfrocks.co.uk for more information on how to purchase one of these beautiful pieces.
3. Celestial Themed Wedding or The Modern Bride!
Next up, the incredible Rachel Chaprunne! Want to feel like a queen for the day? We’ve got your back! Perfect modern bridal design, with a traditional twist.
www.rachelchaprunne.co.uk The Carina Crown | Photography: www.rosie-woods.co.uk | Hair and make up - www.jodiemakeup.co.uk | Venue www.flixtonhouse.co.uk | Model Jasmine Tovey @Jasminetovey
The Carina crown is perfect for brides looking for a modern statement headpiece. Intricately hand wired Swarovski beads and crystals give this headpiece a dreamy vibe and the starbursts additions are perfect for a celestial wedding (option available without stars). This uniquely beautiful crown can be made in silver or gold and can also be customised with Swarovski crystal colours.
Tips from Rachel Chaprunne
“When you are choosing your perfect headpiece I would recommend bringing together all of your wedding elements, your dress, hairstyle, theme and style and 'marry' them into the design. I often create designs around a detail from a beautiful dress, whether it be lots of pearls or crystals or a bold crown for a bride who really wants to make a statement”.
Contact rachel@rachelchaprunne.co.uk to discover the variety within this beautiful range.
www.rachelchaprunne.co.uk | www.facebook.com/rachelchaprunne | www.instagram.com/rachelchaprunne
4. The Modern Bride
Next up… Make your bridal dress pop with stunning bridal accessories by new up and coming bridal accessory designer Cassie M.
A huge hair accessory trend for 20/21 brides is rose gold colours! Brides are looking for more unusual styles of hair accessories to suit the styles of hair they have chosen for their wedding day!
5. Ouse Timeless Elegance in Rose Gold from Cassie M!
Rose gold halo crown – “Amelia” an absolutely stunning comb mixed with seed pearl and crystals on a flexible wiring, would be the perfect fit for a chignon or vintage-inspired curly up do. With the Amelia being so breath-taking it would suit an understated classic dress too!
www.cassiem.co.uk Amelia
www.cassiem.co.uk Amelia
Tips from Cassi M
The advice Cassie would give to brides is, when picking accessories is to choose something you love! Most hairstyles can be adapted to suit hair accessories so always go for the first choice and the one you fall in love with!
Contact cassie@cassiem.co.uk for more information on how to purchase one of these beautiful pieces.
www.cassiem.co.uk | instagram.com/cassiembridal | www.facebook.com/CassieMBridal
Next up is bridal fashion accessories from Inna Walker Headpieces! Inna chats to use about her experience in bridal accessories fashions!
‘’In recent years bridal fashion has become so versatile. Brides are not limited to hair combs with a veil attached at the back any more. There are so many other options out there such as floral romantic headbands, metal finish hair accessories encrusted with diamond-cut high quality crystals, explosive feather compositions, face veils, tiaras, mini hats and fascinators and beautiful handmade silk flower bouquets. What you choose for your big day is determined not only by what’s available in bridal shops, but what many independent craftsmen offer these days through social media so your choices are limitless.’’
6. Effortless Chic or Vintage Elegance - Headbands have made a huge come back!
Today, I’d like to mention Headbands have made a huge come back into fashion and they are here to stay! I’ve met brides who were not sure how to style a headband, but once they tried them on they just stayed there!
Bridal Headbands can adorn every bride with vintage elegance or effortless chic. They could be enchanting floral, classic pearls and sparkling crystal designs. I find them a perfect hair accessory that goes well for short or long hair, loose curls or a chic up-do. They are just unique!
On the image above, there’s one of my stylish bridal headbands, “Amelia”, handmade using highest quality french lace and studded with genuine Swarovski crystals that will complete any bridal look to perfection. It’s lightweight and so easy to wear and so wearable after your big day too (Christening for instance?!)
7. Feminine, Romantic, Elegant Bridal - Floral Bandeaus with Birdcage Veils!
Floral bandeaus with birdcage veils are also a popular choice which can create a feminine, romantic, elegant bridal look. The one I have on the image above is my ivory silk and organza bandeau with a veil and it’s such a harmonious combination with this lace wedding gown. In this style we went for a traditional bridal look and this is a match made in heaven, but this hairpiece goes well with a simplistic style dress as well playing a main focus in a bridal look.
8. Elegant Quirky White Wedding!
Betty is an elegant white silk double bow Bridal Headband. Perfect for the more quirky bride who wants a statement playful piece!
Tips From Inna Walker!
My advice is be careful when matching your hairpiece and your dress so that one supplements the other and I suggest you choose your wedding gown first. With simple style dresses when your main fabric is a plain luxurious silk or satin you can go big on your hairpiece as your dress design will not clash with your hair accessory. Face birdcage veils, big floral composition, tiaras, shimmering hair jewellery - try as many options as you can.
It’s important that you look fabulous on your wedding day and accessories can play a key part in achieving that perfect bridal look. Choosing accessories that don’t upstage your look can be tricky but at InnaWalkerHairpieces I have a wide range of handmade hair accessories to help you create a perfect look and if you’re unsure about your choices you can always DM me for advice.
Please visit my website www.innawalker.co.uk where my bridal hair accessory choices won’t disappoint!
Call: 07870900051 | www.innawalker.co.uk | instagram.com/innawalkerheadpieces
9. Modern Chic Bridal
Model wears full Castalia set which is made of Castalia hair vine, Castalia comb and two Castalia hair pins. Brides love them because they add that perfect final touch to their whole look. Thanks to so many different types of hair jewellery on the market, it's quite easy for Brides to find something stunning which reflects their style and personality. It's a beautiful cherry on top which can later on be treasured for many years to come as a family heirloom.
This styled shoot pictured above was Inspired by beautiful blooming flowers of spring and summer, especially Astilbe flowers, Castalia will be the perfect choice for those Brides who are looking for something truly unique and romantic with wow factor but without any blink or sparkle. It will perfectly fit into classic elegance with modern twist weddings, romantic boho vibes with rose gold accents or rustic themes with pastel tones.
Full Castalia set contains hair vine, hair comb, two hair pins and is a part of Aureus Flos newest collection - Botanica. Every piece is individually and carefully handmade from a tiny seed beads in white and pastel pink colours, natural rose quartz stones and faceted glass beads binded together with rose gold jewelry wire. Castalia is very nature and romantic design and together with any hair accessory from the same set will create amazing and really unique headpiece. It can also be matched with any hairpiece from our Botanica Collection to create beautifully and totally organic look.
Tips From Aureus Flos!
My top tip advice about hair accessories is to go for what you really love and what makes you feel truly amazing and fantastic
Last up is our wild card! Ever thought about hiring your perfect headpiece? At Bon Bon Bridal, they are making dreams come true daily with their unique hair accessories hire service. That dream hair piece that you would consider as wayyy out of your budget… Guess what? it's now yours and is your something borrowed!!
10. Timeless Elegance from Bon Bon Bridal!
Hair Accessory Blue Bell by www.bonbonbride.co.uk | Photography - Sara Barrow Photography | Hair Stylist - Rachael Bottomley | Model - Elle Rogan
Check out this unreal hair piece, the ‘Bluebell’. Bluebell is one of the most popular hair accessories amongst Bon Bon’s brides because it is so versatile. Bluebell can be worn at the front of the head against loose flowing waves or alternatively it will sit perfectly within a relaxed undone up do.
The flexible design is perfect for brides who are looking for an elegant and free flowing style. It's striking enough to make an impact but with delicate accents which we just love.
This beautiful rose gold hair piece has delicate pearls and porcelain botanical detail with added ribbon to secure in place within your bridal hair style and has all the finishing details you need to complete your bohemian bride look.
Tips from Bon Bon Bridal
At Bon Bon HQ they suggest to wear Bluebell as a contrast against a simple gown or team it with a more bohemian style dress. Their advice when choosing your bridal hair accessory would be to choose your hair piece to tie in with your jewellery, their hair accessories are available in Gold, Silver and Rose Gold.
When choosing the right hair piece for you, It is also important to decide whether you want to make an impact and choose a statement piece, like our Maddison or Phoenix hair pieces, or opt for something more understated, our Luna and Rae hair pins are the perfect choice for this.
At Bon Bon Bride they are a team of 3 Bridal hair stylists so we are able to offer our expertise and advice on which of our range of hair accessories suit your bridal hair style and complete your look.
Visit their online store for more elegance and style: www.bonbonbride.co.uk | www.instagram.com/bonbon_bride | www.facebook.com/bonbonbride1/
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