Bridal Wedding Hair Styles: Celebrity Inspiration

Short Hairstyle Inspiration
Most brides feel like their short tresses won’t be pretty enough for their wedding day. So wrong!! Morena Baccarin, Viola Davis and the gorgeous Miss Halle Berry put that way of thinking to rest. With their short red carpet hairstyles, they have demonstrated just how stunning your hair can look on your wedding day.  Add a pair of glistening jewels to your ears or an amazing headpiece to complete your look.

Ponytail Hairstyle Inspiration
Whether they’re sleek and high, relaxed and low ponytails are another classic hairstyle that you could consider for your wedding day. Tease at the crown just like the celebs do or slick it back to show off your bone structure. Each one of these ladies hit the nail on the head with their pony’s!

Updo Hairstyle Inspiration
Probably one of the most popular bridal wedding hair styles a bride usually goes for. Updo’s come in so many different styles. Below we’ve decided to feature Carrie Underwood and Mary J blige, just because they stood out when it came to stylish updo’s for their hair texture.

Bun Hairstyle Inspiration
Just like the ponytail, a bun can complement your bone structure. Whether they are perfectly structured, swept back in a low style or big and flamboyant, buns make a classic wedding hairstyle. If you have a heart-shaped face wear your bun in the middle of your head. Those with square shaped faces should make their buns as soft as possible by adding tendrils. Round faces are complemented by low buns or a high top knot bun.

Curls & Waves Hairstyle Inspiration
Think of 1930′s glamour, volume, and defined curls and these celebs are doing just that. They all scream out red carpet glamour, so if you want to emulate the same feeling on your wedding day, then i’d suggest you follow their lead.

Straight & Long Hairstyle Inspiration
Want to show off your long precious locks on your big day. These ladies show us how it’s done. Try a half-up half-down style or go for polka straight tresses like Jennifer Hudson. For women of colour, you could opt for a lace weave that will help you achieve the same look. However, do pick a good stylist that will take care of your natural hair.

Braided Hairstyle Inspiration
Braids can be incorporated into your bridal wedding hair style in so many ways….buns, crowns, ponytails…you name it and it’s probably been done. Just take a look at the images below.

 

Have you been inspired? Which celebrity styles are you now considering for your wedding day hairstyle? Checkout the Daily Makeover for more celebrity hairstyles, including tips on texture, length and face shape.

 

 

Reblogged from Coordinated For You

Bridesmaid? What It Really Means…

Most of us are at the age when lots of our friends are getting married. But let’s face it- it’s also the age where we’re getting our roots planted, and not all of us are rolling in dough. Today I want to share some of my experiences as a bridesmaid and how it might affect your wallet after you say yes to this duty.

Real life scenario: Your very best friend in the world recently got engaged and asks you to be her maid of honor! Without hesitation, you say ‘yes’ and happily tell her you’ll be the best maid of honor that ever lived….

Fast forward a few weeks: You are afraid to open emails from the bride-to-be, fearing/knowing each message will contain a link to a designer dress with a cost equivalent to the down payment for a new car!

Through some informal research combined with my personal experience as a bridesmaid, I’ve come up with a list of costs you should consider BEFORE you say yes to being in a wedding:

Dress/Shoes: $150 and up

While some brides are becoming more flexible on bridesmaid gown choices, there are still those traditional brides who want every girl in the same dress, sometimes wearing matching or even custom dyed shoes. Be prepared to spend around $200 on your dress and shoes, depending on the choice the bride makes!

Hair/Make-Up: $100 and up

Some brides make getting your hair and make-up done optional, but some may require it! Depending on the situation, this can be a pricey additional cost that you weren’t counting on. Make sure you ask the bride about her plans a few weeks in advance so you know not to spend that extra $100 on something else!

Shower: $75 and up

The average amount a bridesmaid will contributed to throwing a shower was $250. Sometimes bridesmaids luck out when a family friend or relative offers to foot the cost of the shower. Other times, bridesmaids are expected to pay for everything. No matter the situation, you should plan on helping pay for prizes, games and a shower gift from you to the bride.

Bachelorette Party: $125 and up

Did you know in the UK, bachelorette parties are called ‘Hen weekends?’ Fun fact for you! Bridesmaids there typically don’t pay for their dress, shoes, hair or make-up–since the bride has asked them to be in her wedding, it is considered a favor to her and she foots the bill! The bridesmaids and friends, however, DO throw a ‘hen weekend’ full of fun things and foot the bill for the bride! In the US, bachelorette parties can range from a fun girls night in, to dramatic trips to Vegas or the Caribbean–so plan on forking over a decent amount of cash for this occasion. 🙂

Wedding and Shower Gifts: $100 and up

Gifts are very personal and will reflect your personality, so this one is hard to really give an average price. Generally speaking though, bridesmaids purchase a gift from the bride’s registry for the shower and give a personal, thoughtful gift for the wedding. The nice thing is about a registry is there are a variety of gifts at different price points so you can pick something that really fits your budget!

Travel:$50 and up

Travel is another factor some bridesmaids forget about, but be sure to consider the location of the wedding when you say ‘yes’–there is quite a difference between filling your gas tank to travel a few hours, and buying a plane ticket to the other side of the country! Also, don’t forget other trips you may make to go dress shopping, attend the shower or attend the bachelorette party!

Clothes, shoes, make-up and other bridesmaid duties: Grand total: $600 and up

Gym membership to be in your best shape ever for said wedding: $30 a month

Watching your very best friend in the world marry her soul mate: Priceless

We’re always hearing about the dresses, the shoes, etc etc. So brides, try and be conscious of all your bridesmaids’ situations when choosing things for your wedding. And bridesmaids (potential or current), know what you’re saying yes to when your best friend asks you to be her bridesmaid.