Hairdo / updo / down - how do you choose?

I always thought mine would be half up half down, but actually the dress I have my eye on just now calls for an updo. I'd say it all hangs on the dress style.

For me, I know it will be an updo because if I have my hair down then it drives me crazy, I get hot and flustered which I don't want to happen on the day.

However, I agree with the PP who said it depends on the style of dress you choose, I don't have my dress yet (11 sleeps til 1st appointment-eek!) but if I do end up choosing a style that is better suited to a down style, I may have to compromise and go for a half up/half down.

Just choose a selection of piccies of all different styles so long as you like them and then when you've got your dress you can narrow them down as to what you think will work best with it.

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That's great advice, thank you x

What Tracey86 Said. Even though people tell me to wear my hair down I never do as it drives me mad. Did having a fleeing thought about doing this for the wedding but then thought if I did 1. it wouldnt really be me and 2. It will have driven me crazy by the time the cars arrived.

If you having profesisonal hair done then why not ask your hairdresser to try it out down then in an updo. Dont forget to take your veil and tiara if your having them x

I originally wanted an up do but in the end decided down as its more 'me' and i wanted to look like me on the day

Im in the same position - plus I have chin length hair and all the styles I see are for lush long hair which i dont have and isnt really me

As for dress dictating hair style - hehe my dress has dictated my hair colour!!!! how extreme is that!

I always thought an up-do was more bridal, but OH prefers me with my hair down. I asked him what he'd prefer, and he said down. So I'm now growing my hair... OH would like me to get it cut into a short bob but I don't think it would suit my traditional dress

9 months time and I might chop it all off!

Intriguing Tracie - tell me more...

And as for hairstyles, I think is going to have to be one of the things I leave til a lot later to decide.

hehe at the moment I have bright hot pink hair... but have brought a burgandy dress - which clashes horribly so hair will probably be changed to a chilli red colour instead.

Heavy hair - another factor to consider lol

And Tracie now I understand.

Who'd have thought either of those were a consideration before you started planning?!

Depends on the style of the dress and how you normally wear your hair.

I always wear my hair scraped back in a bun so will be wearing my hair down and straight on the wedding day. Although if i have a veil i might need a bit of a half up half down to hold it in.

Hmm I'm definitely overthinking this issue, and far too early.

I've found a wonderful dress but it's toooooo dear. I might find it cheaper online but not really sure which size I'd have to order.

But then again I might start dress shopping again and try out those shops that might have 16/18s on their sale rails.

(sigh)

I know I've got ages but I was really excited when I thought I'd found my perfect dress, but after a stern talking to I've realised it's dreamland financially.

And of course you're all right, I have to know the dress before deciding the hair.

I haven't even started dress shopping yet, but I know I want at least some of my hair down. I've always had this 'thing' about tattoos and wedding dresses (each to their own, but I don't want any of mine on show in my dress). I've got one on the back of my neck and would prefer it covered, plus I've got back fat to think about! Ha ha!

I googled wedding hair and printed out pics which I liked.

To be honest it's your day so you can go with whatever you fancy!!!!!

Perhaps you could experiment with different styles (both up and down), take pictures and look at them together to see which you like best. Then once you get your dress, you could stick a picture of your hairstyle on the picture of your dress (ok well maybe not... hehe)

Ha ha that last idea made me laugh out loud. I have b?een known to enjoy cutting and sticking Blue Peter style, but that might be going too far, but never say no!

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