Wedding Hairstyles to Complement Your Dress

When it comes to the many aspects of the preparations for your wedding day, there are few things more important than hairstyles and wedding dresses. In Richmond, in the leafy southwest region of London, some of the city's best bridal designers are available to help you - not only with the dress, but also advice on how to achieve your overall look.

If you've narrowed down a selection of wedding dresses in Richmond, it's important to keep in mind your job is not nearly done. You'll need to try on a host of different options and then consider how you want your hair to look on the day as well – the two elements go hand in hand to create a magical overall appearance. The last thing you’ll want to contend with on the morning of your big day is your hairdresser insisting you go for a different style that may not complement your dress, or indeed your personality.

Wearing your hair down

There are several paths to go down if you plan on wearing your hair down on the day. However, the very first thing to consider is what style you have chosen from the array of wedding dresses. In Richmond, some designers will work closely with local salons to ensure you achieve a cohesive look. If you go for a strapless dress, for example, they may advise you to wear your hair down to create a free-flowing feel to complement the fitted style. This adds a bit of youthfulness and fun to the look. Likewise, if you're having a casual ceremony and want something more down to earth, you could wear a natural downward do, or go for an updo and then pull back pieces from the top to create a Bohemian look. When wearing your hair down, you can also add accessories to give your locks a bit of a "pop". Don’t underestimate the use of clips and bands to lend elegance to a casual style.

Updo or swept back

Although the options are endless when it comes to choosing wedding dresses, in Richmond the best designers will always advise you consider the overall look rather than become fixated on just the gown. An upswept hairstyle lends a classic elegance that is harder to achieve with a loose, natural "down" style. This isn’t to say that wearing the latter cannot be made to look elegant, but it is hard to beat the lines created by the shoulders and neck with a beautiful "updo". Updos work very well in conjunction with gowns with sleeves or higher necklines, and with your hair styled up, you can choose smaller and more unusual accents for an extra bit of sizzle.

Looking for wedding dresses in Richmond? Tatiana Porembova is a leading wedding dress designer and her work spans a range of styles and influences. Based in Richmond, she creates beautiful bespoke bridal gowns and bridesmaids outfits to provide the perfect garments for the perfect day.

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