How to Choose a Bride's Hairpins

A hairstyle can make or break your entire look on your wedding day. And hairpins play a critical role in holding together that style. Follow these steps to pick hairpins that will complement the rest of your wedding ensemble.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet
• Magazines
• Hairpins

1. Choose your wedding dress before choosing a hairstyle, and keep a picture of the dress handy when making your hairstyle decisions.

2. Get ideas for hairstyles and accessories from magazines, newspapers or the Internet. Keep pictures of appealing styles so you can refer back to them. Bring them to your stylist to demonstrate the look you want.

3. Consider the mood or theme of your wedding. Whether it's formal or fun, you should choose hairpins and other accessories that match the style of your dress and hair.

4. Ask family members and friends for their opinions.

5. Consult your regular hairstylist or the person doing your wedding style to choose the right hairpin for your wedding-day look.

6. Shop around at your local stores. Hair care supply stores aren't the only place brides find hairpins for their wedding day. Check out your local antique jewelry store or even a good thrift shop.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider making your own hairpins. More brides are choosing to make their own wedding accessories, and you don't have to be an artist to join the trend. Many craft and hobby stores not only carry the supplies you need, but have directions, books and store personnel to assist you.
• Buy bridal magazines. These magazines are full of great ideas for brides of all styles.
• Bridal magazines also contain many ads for companies that make hairpins and other wedding accessories. You may find the perfect hairpin from a company that takes order and ships their accessories anywhere.
• Don’t let your choice of hairpin be too outrageous. Your guests should be noticing your face, not your hairpin.