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Bridal Pointers
A few pointers for your big day!
So you’ve booked me for your wedding, now what? First off, thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your big day!!! Here’s a few basic pointers on what to do between now and your wedding day…
Start looking at hairstyles you would like to try and save pictures!
I tell my brides to start out saving any and every picture that interests you, but by the time of your trial run narrow it down to 3 styles you would like to see on yourself. Consider your hair type when picking out pictures. If you pick pictures of models with hair similar to yours (color, thickness, ect.) it is more achievable for that style to work with your hair.
If you are considering coloring your hair for your wedding, don’t wait!
If you’ve never had highlights or color don’t wait until a month or shorter to your big day. I’d say give it at least 3 months (or longer). That way if there’s any need for tweaking your color to get it just right there is time, and it’s not a shock to you if you’ve never had color before. Also, it will be nice to have the same hair in your bridal shower and bachelorette party pictures.
Consider adding an accent highlight to your hair.
Some people are blessed with natural highlights and contours in their hair…..others….not so much. Monochromatic hair (one solid color) does not look as well in pictures as hair that has natural looking highs and lows. Even 10 simple, well placed foils can make a huge step in the right direction at minimal cost. (find inspiration on my Pinterest board!) I would be happy to provide you with any and all of your haircare needs leading up to the big day.
DO NOT get a haircut the same week of your wedding!
Believe it or not fresh, blunt ends do not work the best with bridal hairstyles. Schedule any haircuts about 3-4 weeks out.
The trial run is SOOO important!
Expect to spend up to 2-3 hours if you’re unsure of how you would like to wear your hair. If you are dead set on a style, still try at least one alternative hairstyle. Rain, extreme heat, or wind all effect your hair and are equally as unpredictable. It’s good to have a backup hairstyle that you are comfortable with, just in case.
Make the most out of your trial run!
Try to schedule your beauty trial runs the same day as a dress fitting. That way you get a better idea of the whole picture. You can also schedule it the same day as a bridal boudoir session. That way when your groom receives the photo album, your hair and makeup will be the same as your wedding day.
These are just a few commonly asked questions and concerns when brides have booked me in the past. Always feel free to ask any and all questions! My goal is to make you feel at ease on your wedding day, and getting all the questions out of the way aides in making that possible!
