Anchor your wedding veil with an elegant bridal headpiece, or let its
sparkle make a style statement all of its own. Usually attached to your
wedding veil, your bridal headpiece can hold it in place for the entire
event or allow it to be detached through hooks or snaps. You can also
wear your headpiece sans veil for purely aesthetic purposes. Here´s
what to consider when choosing a bridal headpiece.
Style
When trying on headpieces, try to bring as much of your wedding day
ensemble as you can (dress photos, accessories, veil, etc.) to get the
best sense of which style complements your look. You never know what
will or won´t work until you put it all together.
Cost
Bridal headpieces typically cost $20 to $100. Of course, you may find one for less, and you can always pay more.
Headpiece Style Guide
From a wedding tiara to a snood, here´s the lingo you´ll need to know to get started:
Profile (comb):
The profile is an ornamental comb (often featuring flowers, crystals or
pearls) that is worn either on the top or side of the head, or
underneath your hairstyle. Profiles can be worn with or without a veil
and are a great way to accent a sophisticated updo.
Backpiece:
A backpiece is a barrette or comb (often decorated with flowers or
beads), fastened to the back of the head, to which your veil is then
attached.
Tiara:
A popular headpiece for brides who want to feel like a princess,
wedding tiaras are a jeweled or beaded semi-circle that sits on the top
of your head.
Crown:
A crown is a full circular headpiece that sits on the top of your head and is usually decorated with stones or beads.
Headband:
A headband is a band of fabric that extends from one temple to the
other. This classic look can range from simple to elaborate, and is
often made of satin, lace, or any fabric to match your dress
Bunwrap:
As the name implies, the bunwrap is a circular band that wraps around a bun or updo.
Juliet Cap:
A Juliet cap fits at the crown of your head and can be accented with
pearls, beading or stones. You can wear a Juliet cap alone or attach
your veil to it.
Snood:
A snood is a net that encases a bun at the back of your head and can be
made from a variety of fabrics and embellishments. You can attach a
veil to the bottom of this headpiece.
Wreath (or Garland):
Wreaths wrap all the way around your head and often feature organic
materials such as flowers, greenery or twigs. This headpiece creates a
natural, romantic look.
Get even more advice on choosing bridal headpieces, wedding veils, shoes and jewelry to complete your wedding ensemble in this complete wedding accessories guide.
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