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Wedding headpieces run the gamut from traditional to the glittering,
jeweled tiara. As with choosing your veil, consider both your
wedding hairstyle and your
dress when deciding what
type of headpiece you will wear. If you have already purchased your veil, of course,
consider it as well. It is a good idea to make the decision with your maid of honor, mother
or other close friend so she can give advice on which headpiece looks best with your
ensemble.
Choose a headpiece size that is in proportion to your dress and has
similar detailing. The best advice is basic advice: first choose your
gown; then, choose your accessories to complement it. Here is a list of
headpieces options:
Headbands are simple, yet sophisticated, and versatile, and work
with any length hair. If you want to wear your hair in a flowing
hairstyle, a headband will keep it off your face. It will accent
your curly updo, wrap around a bun, set off your bangs, or become an
anchor for your veil. It can be adorned with a variety of stones,
including pearl, crystal and rhinestone. Your headband can be covered with fabric to match
your gown or decorated as you would a comb or barrette.
[Sidebar: A nice selection of discount bridal tulle, lace, and other fabrics is available at this retailer.]
Double and triple headbands
can be worn like a
traditional headband, used as a bun
wrap, or tilted forward like a
tiara or crown. These can
be decorated, like their single-width cousins, by adding flowers, rhinestones, pearls, sequins, crystals, ribbons, or
other decoration to match your wedding shoes or the flowers in
your bouquet.
V-bands are a type of headband worn low, on the forehead. They
bring attention to your face, rather than your hairstyle or veil. If
you have a long or heart shaped face, you can carry it off
beautifully.
Bridal HatThe choice of wedding hat depends on
the style of both your gown and your wedding. Sizes may be as small
as the pillboxes Jackie Kennedy used to wear or as large as the big
floppy picture hats in paintings of old-fashioned ladies in hoop
skirts. Materials run the gamut from satin and lace to heavier
fabrics with or without structure. Hats may be worn with veils (such
as a birdcage veil)
or alone.
Bride baseball caps are becoming popular for events leading up to
the wedding. They make perfect shower gifts, for the bride to wear
at her bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, reception, and
honeymoon.
 Bridal
Hats >>
Juliet Cap
Juliet caps look like little beanies and are the bridal version
of a skullcap. They are usually small frames that fit very close to
the head and anchor the veil. The name "Juliet cap" came about
because they remind one of the headpieces worn in the Shakespearean
play.
Juliet Caps are here >> 
Hair Jewelry, Gems, and Pearls
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If you are an older bride (or if this
is your second wedding) you may want to forego traditional veils or
headpieces and opt for wedding hair jewelry or gems. They are decorative pieces made of
crystals, rhinestones, pearls, or diamonds and fastened to the hair
by a pin or small corkscrew twist. For more variety, have your
hairstylist weave in a strand of pearls or other ornamental piece. If you have paid for
expensive diamonds or semi-precious stones for your hair,
later, you can have them made into keepsake jewelry to wear and pass down to your
children. See more about wedding
hair jewelries in our jewelry sets section.
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Bridal and Tiara Combs
This versatile accessory is a perfect accent. It can enhance most hairstyles,
from classic to ornate. It can be simple, but elegant,
depending on how it is decorated, but can also create a less formal
look than some other headpieces. Hair combs can also be worn as backpieces, at the back of the head or close
to the nape. Secure one under a
bunch of upswept curls, around a French twist, or beneath a low-set bun.Barrettes
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If you want people to focus on your hair and not your headpiece, you can skip
the veil altogether and use barrettes or small combs instead. These can be as simple
or ornamental as you like, ranging from natural to embellished with flowers,
pearls, beads, crystals, or rhinestones.
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Pearl and
Crystal
Beaded Barrettes >>
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Bun Wraps, Halos and Wreaths
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Bun wraps, halos, and wreaths are all ring-shaped
headpieces. Wreaths are made of roses or other flowers, while bun wraps and
halos consist of rhinestones, crystals, pearls, beading or other adornments.
Like most headpieces, you can wear them with or without a veil. Bun wraps surround a bun or a structured updo. Halos can be worn
around a bridal updo like the bun wrap, around upswept curls or atop
short hair. You can wear a wreath in a similar fashion or even
down across your forehead.
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Rhinestone Bun Wrap>>
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Tiaras and Crowns
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Tiaras and crowns are regal and thus appropriate for formal
weddings (although they can complement any gown, hairstyle or veil). They range
from tiny, delicate pieces meant to surround a small bun, to larger, more
ornately decorated items fit for a princess or queen. Simpler tiaras and crowns work well with
a veil. When accented with pearls, rhinestones, or
crystals, they can stand alone without a veil. A sparkly crown or
tiara also
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Princess Tiaras>>
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