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Even though wearing a beautiful bridal gown a
bride doesn’t look like a real bride
without a tiara. It is the finishing touch – the
crowning glory.
After your wedding you will take off your veil (if hugging
relatives haven’t pulled it off your head already!) and dance the
night away, still be wearing your tiara. A tiara
accents your hairstyle, complements your wedding dress
and brings attention up from your bridal gown back to
your face.
I firmly believe that you should wear what you like, if you are happy
and it makes you feel good then that is all that matters! However it isn’t
every day that you get to wear a tiara (mores the pity!)
and it may seem a bit overwhelming, so here are some helpful hints on
choosing the ideal tiara for you.
I know it may seem like teaching my grandmother to suck eggs (which she
did rather well I have to say) but choose your wedding dress
first and then you can decide on the best accessories to complement it.
Knowing things like neckline, fabric and any detailing is essential for
deciding on what jewellery should be worn.
Details in your wedding dress such as pearl
beading can be echoed in your jewellery. If your wedding
dress has a design such as flowers or butterflies
you may want to use that as a template for your accessories.
How tall is your groom? If he is a lot taller than you then a tiara
is a good way for you to add some height. However if he isn’t you
don’t want to add too much height as it will look like you are towering
over him! I can make your tiara to any height, so don’t
worry if you have seen one of my designs you like but
it looks too high – I can easily make it lower for you.
Having an idea of how you are going to wear your hair on the day is helpful.
The majority of our tiaras look great with any hairstyle
but knowing how best to secure the tiara will be dictated
by your hairstyle. I make my tiaras with loops at each
end and I attach a removable chain so that the tiara
can be slightly tightened to ensure it is firm. Pins can be put through
the loops and also on the chain, I don’t want you worrying that
your tiara is slipping!
I also make the tiaras oval so they sit properly on your
head unlike the cheap tiaras which are round – nobody has a round
head!
If you are wearing a veil, this can be attached behind the tiara.
Tiaras look absolutely fab with short hair. Remember
though that pins and grips don’t stay in place as easily and so
you don’t want to choose a tiara that is too heavy.
Also a headband or headband style of
tiara would be stunning too!
Choose a tiara with a high front if you are having your
hair piled up as a small tiara will get lost! Alternatively,
you could use hair combs, grips or pins
which look great especially pinned along the edge of a French pleat or
scattered through your hair.
If you are wearing your hair down then the tiara World’s
your oyster! Alternatively you could wear a headband
to keep the hair off your face.
You may have decided to wear some sentimental jewellery
on your day, keep this in mind when deciding on the other accessories.
Let me know if you are wearing some existing jewellery
so we can look at a designing a tiara to complement it.
Although I am a firm believer in wearing whatever you like I know some
advice may be welcome!
A tiara that adds height is ideal as it elongates your
face. Choose a high fronted tiara or one that comes to
a point in the centre.
In contrast if you have a long face avoid choosing a tall tiara
as it will make your face look even longer. Choose a low fronted tiara
or headband. A circlet will help to
foreshorten your face and looks fab!
You are lucky, most tiara styles will suit you although
avoid tiaras with a peak at the top as this will elongate
your face. Lower fronted tiaras are probably the most
flattering.
To even out your face shape create some fullness at your jawline. The
easiest way to do this is with your hairstyle or a veil. Choose a tiara
with multi heights or step-style layers that will draw attention away
from a pointy chin.
Hope this has helped and not created any insecurities!!!
When all said and done, wear what you feel comfortable in. Most of my
clients have chosen a tiara because they liked it or
had one designed based on a theme. Your wedding day is
a day to express your style - GO FOR IT!
Tiaras offer the most impressive effect for your wedding. They are the
finishing touch for any style of bridal gown. Tiaras can be worn with
or without a veil. A tiara is usually an incomplete circular band which
is decorated. A tiara is usually worn towards the front of the hairline.
Tiaras can be secured by pins at the sides, I make the tiaras with loops
at each end to which I attach a removable chain so that the tiara can
be slightly tightened to ensure it is firm. Pins can be put through the
loops and also on the chain. If you are wearing a veil, this can be attached
behind the tiara.
A circlet used to be the name for a crown with no inner cap but now it
is used to describe a tiara worn low on the forehead. This style was used
in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
A headband is worn like a traditional Alice band and is a perfect choice
for brides who want to wear their hair down as it holds your hair back.
Headbands are also ideal for bridesmaids. If you have young bridesmaids
and are worried about the headband staying on I can add loops to the ends
of the headband and some elastic can then be added to keep it in place!
A bun-wrap is a small tiara which is worn around an up-do, such as a bun!
Your bun-wrap will fit round your bun or chignon. If you are wearing a
veil this is normally fixed under the bun or chignon.
A crown was the traditional headdress worn by a monarch. A crown is worn
towards the centre of your head. Basically a small tiara but made with
a full circular band. Some brides wear a crown slightly to the side so
it is up to you! The crown is secured with pins.
A comb is a simple piece that can be worn with almost
any hairstyle but looks great tucked down the edge of a French pleat.
A comb will look less formal than a tiara
and can be ideal for your bridesmaids.
Hairpins and grips are very versatile. They can be dotted through your
hair and look great with or without a tiara. Tip: if you are having a
hair trial, ask your hairdresser whether they would prefer working with
grips or pins!
Hope this has helped and not created any insecurities!!!
When all said and done, wear what you feel comfortable in. Most of my
clients have chosen a tiara because they liked it or
had one designed based on a theme. Your wedding day is
a day to express your style - GO FOR IT!
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