Tips For Choosing a Wedding Hairstyle to Survive the First (and Last) Dance
How you style your hair on your wedding day is a big decision. With the endless array of options, you have to keep quite a bit in mind. From various photographic angles to whether or not it will stay intact for your first dance, here are a few helpful hints to keep in mind while planning your perfect wedding hair style.
Photographers catch every angle
Your hair is going to be photographed from every angle known to man. Left side, right side, front, back, above, underneath, and everywhere in between. Be sure to choose a hairstyle that is flattering no matter which way you look at it. Updo’s tend to be exciting from the side and back, but can look sort of boring from the front. Keep it interesting with loose tendrils to frame your face or a fun hair piece. The side swept look is gorgeous from one side and pretty plain from the other. If you go for the side, keep that in mind while taking photographs.
Stay true to yourself
A lot of brides use their wedding day to go for a bold new style that leaves them practically unrecognizable. This is definitely the day to amp yourself up and feel beautiful, but stay true to yourself. Pick a style that matches your personality! If you’re more of a green, eco-friendly bride, find a hairstyle that will stay put without tons of hairspray. Personalize your hair with a flower crown, a vintage fascinator, or your mother’s old veil. Whatever speaks to you will look gorgeous!
Pick a hairdo that stays out of your face
Be careful with completely down hairstyles. If your hair isn’t naturally tame, or it’s an especially windy day, you might end up with hair covering your face for your pictures or worse. Imagine saying, “I do,” with hair trapped in your mouth. A great way to maintain your gorgeous length while keeping a little control is with a half up/half down ‘do. A braided crown not only adds style, but keeps those pesky tresses out of your eyes.
Keep your first dance in mind
Lots of brides these days are having their first dance choreographed. If you’re planning a simple first dance, like a Nite Club 2 step, your hair probably won’t get in the way. But, if you want something more exciting, like the Salsa or Country Swing, your hair might need a little extra thought. These dances are higher energy and tend to have a lot more turns. You won’t want hair that can easily get caught or tangled, nor will you want hair so big your hubby can’t reach over your head to turn you. Let your stylist know how energetic your dance will be so they can secure accordingly. I recommend giving your hair a trial run ahead of time so you can practice your dance and make adjustments as you see fit.
We can’t help you style your hair, but here at Dance FX Studios, we can certainly help you with your first dance. With everything from Sweet and Simple to Rock the Reception lessons, we’ve helped thousands of brides shine on their big day. We’ve choreographed Latin, Country, Hip Hop, and even Argentine Tango. If you’re located near the Phoenix valley, give us a call. Just off the 60 and the 101 in Mesa, we’re easy to find and worth the trip! Not only do we offer fully choreographed, show-stopping routines, but we also have basic wedding dance lessons for those of you trying to keep it simple. Schedule your visit with a wedding consultant today!
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