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Wedding Planning > Hair
& Beauty
The
Total Bridal Look (Cont.)
By
Gretchen Maurer
Position:
A
hairstyle may be positioned at the top of the head, the
middle or at the nape of the neck. A small wedding hat, a
comb of flowers, or a headpiece can be used to balance your
hairstyle's position.
If
you choose to wear a traditional one-piece veil make sure
you tell the stylist if you're going to remove it after the
ceremony. Ask the stylist to stick some wedding hair jewelry
or flowers in your hairstyle so when the veil comes off your
hairdo is not bare!
Density:
Density
has to do with the feeling and look of weight or thickness.
If the gown you choose is a heavy satin and the bride's
maids are in velvet, then requesting hairstyles of soft
wispy flowing curls will not balance the total look. Instead
go for a more detailed barrel type of curl or smooth twist.
If your look is softer and more flowing, say a tulle top
layer, then the hair could be flowing and the curls softer.
Many
times I need to lead a bridal client into an understanding
of this element of design to produce the correct Updo or
hairstyle for her total look. Don't jump all over the place
mixing an antique car with calla lilies and a sushi menu. A
Medieval gown does not mix well with a bright contemporary
reception setting and big band sound. Lay out all of your
elements; write them down, think about them has a whole. Is
there a theme, do they flow?
Texture:
Texture
has the ability to create a feeling with hair similar to
density. A hairstyle of glistening finger waves makes a
daring strong statement. The texture of detailed braiding
supports an ethnic look. The smooth texture of a sleek bob
is classic, perfect for the understated Town and Country
bride. Look for texture in your dress, flowers, and table
linens. Fabric can be braided, gathered, puckered, or
smooth. Texture in the hair can be matched to the dress, or
it can be done to create contrast.
PRINCIPLES
OF COMPOSITION
Now
you have a better understanding of the elements of design.
The principles of composition are when you use these
elements to put together your "total bridal look."
Lets look at three key principles of composition as they
relate to style.
Emphasis
Contrast Balance
Emphasis:
What
is to be the main emphasis of your total look? It may be an
antique headpiece or your mothers wedding gown from the
fifties. You may love your beautiful long red hair and want
an Updo to be the main emphasis. Is the back of your gown
stunning? The emphasis may be placed there.
As
far as the ceremony goes, for some couples, the music is
very important. For others it may be the food or stationary.
Contrast:
Contrast
accentuates various shapes and lines. There can be
contrasting textures in a dress, for example a lace dress
with a velvet sash, or an ornate bodice with an unadorned
skirt. There can also be contrasting textures in a hairstyle
mixing curls with straight. Contrast demands to be noticed
and if your bold and confident go for it! Simple bridesmaids
dresses set off with exquisite bold flowers is fabulous!
Balance:
Let
me stress that a balanced look is the most important
principle of composition. The hairstyle and headpiece needs
to look balanced to the dress and body type. The size of the
bouquet balanced to the size of bride. The color and fabric
of the maids' gowns balanced to the time of year.
Just
remember the focus of the wedding is the two of you! You're
wedding vows and pledge to each other is sacred. Enjoy your
day! All the best to you! Personally, I truly believe in
marriage and have enjoyed being married to my wonderful
husband for 20years!
By
Gretchen Maurer, A Bridal hair specialist, author of The
Business of Bridal Beauty, as well as creator of www.weddinghair.com.
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