• Blowout • Boho braids • Top knot • Half up , half down • Side swept • Quiff
Perfect style to say “ I do ”
• Blowout • Boho braids • Top knot • Half up , half down • Side swept • Quiff
Weddings are one of the most-photographed and documented days in couples ’ lives . From the moment the question is popped to the final goodbye before setting out for the honeymoon , all eyes ( and cameras ) will be carefully trained on those vowing to share their lives together .
French Touch Photography says wedding photographers take an average 50 to 100 pictures per hour . That means couples ultimately may appear in 600 photos before the night is through . Is it any wonder that brides , grooms and everyone in between want to ensure they are presenting the best versions of themselves come the big day ? The hairstyle chosen for a wedding can affect how couples view these photographs in the years to come . It can take some trial and error to find a wedding day hairstyle that is perfect , but these popular styles are good starting points .
· Bouncy blowout : Many brides choose to leave their hair down for the wedding , and this style looks bouncy , smooth and approachable . The blowout can be straight , or stylists can add curled edges for a luxurious look .
· Messy bun : A messy bun is another hairstyle that appears effortless . An imperfect bun with some tendrils escaping and a decorative hair pin is both elegant and fun .
· Boho braids : Whether a hairstyle is mostly down and free-flowing or pinned back into a loose bun , adding bohemian style braids can impart whimsy to any look . This hairstyle may be best for informal weddings and to match gowns that are flowing and ethereal .
The hairstyle chosen for a wedding can affect how couples view these photographs in the years to come .
· Top knot : This style is a practical choice for warm weather weddings , when heat and humidity can attack a polished style . The look is made by winding the hair into a bun at the crown of the head . It can be enhanced with a crown or headband .
· Half-up , half-down : Brides who want their locks down with voluminous waves but without hair in their faces often opt for a half-up , half-down style . This pulls the front portion of hair back and away from the face , which can be braided , twisted or even just loosely pinned , depending on preference .
· Side-swept : This look pulls tresses over to one side , where they cascade in waves over the shoulder . It is elegant and classic .
· Chignon : From the French chignon de cou , which means “ nape of the neck ,” a chignon is a wrapped bun hairstyle pinned low on the head where it meets the neck .
While it ’ s the bride ’ s hairstyle that often draws the most attention , the groom also may want to experiment with hairstyles .
· Pompadour : This style is characterized by a voluminous top that is swept back from the face .
· Quiff : Like a pompadour , this hairstyle also features volume but with natural curls offering a full , defined look .
· Classic side part : This look is classic and polished . A clean parting that is either slightly off from the middle or even deeper on the side completes this look .
· Undercut : This hairstyle features hair buzzed on the sides and back with a longer top .
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