Posted on Friday, July 11, 2014 by Cindy Williams
Posted Under: Accessories

 Fresh flowers aren’t just meant for bouquets and boutonnieres! They can also be used as a beautiful alternative or addition to veils or headpieces! Try using some flowers in your hair for a fresh, unique wedding look! These are our favorite ideas:


If you’re wearing your hair in a bun, wrap some flowers around it or pin them to the side! A bun is a classic, but flowers add a modern twist!

 

Wedding Flowers in Hair


Want to feel like a princess? Design the flowers of choice into a floral crown. The flowers can be a uniform color, contrasting colors, or simple greenery! Baby’s breath is another great option for a crown or headband.

 


Embed flowers into messy curls! The look is wild and bohemian, but still wedding appropriate. You can also choose one large flower to pin into your hair, really making it pop!

 

Wedding Flowers in Curly Hair


Although the idea of flowers in your hair is traditionally bohemian, flowers can be used in all wedding styles, from outdoors to elegant! If you do choose to use flowers in your wedding hairdo, make sure you’re careful! Flowers should be kept well hydrated until the last possible minute and avoid spraying them with hairspray or perfume. Additionally, choose the right flowers for your wedding! Keep them seasonal and avoid flowers that clash with your wedding colors or overpower your dress, face, or jewelry.

Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2014 by Cindy Williams
Posted Under: Wedding Dresses

Everyone knows how important it is to dress for success at your wedding. But that doesn’t mean a bride has to wear a long, white gown.


There are some great, daring options for our bold brides!


The Crop Top:

 

Alternate Wedding Dress - Crop Top 1

 

Alternate Wedding Dress - Crop Top 2


Whether you love it or hate it, the crop top is a trend that’s here to stay. With celebs from Miley Cyrus to Kim Kardashian sporting the look regularly, it’s no surprise the trend has made its way into the wedding world. Although the crop top is daring, it’s a smart way to show skin without revealing too much. This look has been popping up in both bohemian weddings and modern runway shows.

 

 

Naked Lace:


Lace for weddings is classic, but layering it over nude colored fabric creates a look that’s brave and beautiful. Whether you choose a formfitting dress or a flowing frock, this trend is romantic and guaranteed to wow your guests!

 

 

Alternative Wedding Dress - Naked Lace 1

 

Colorful:


A wedding dress doesn’t have to be white! Although bolder colors are not used as often as neutral tones, the colorful wedding dress is having a moment. From blush to bright, the color popping up most often is pink!

 

Alternative Wedding Dress - Colorful
 

 

Alternative Wedding Dress - Colorful

 

Ankle Length:


Daring doesn’t have to be revealing or obvious! Ankle or tea length dresses are a unique option for more conservative brides! Ankle length dresses are also great for showing off a killer pair of shoes! BONUS: This length is universally flattering!

 

Alternative Wedding Dress - Ankle Length

 

Alternative Wedding Dress - Ankle Length 2
 


 

 

 

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