How to Buy Wedding Hair Pins

The best wedding hair pins are as decorative as they are functional, and can accentuate a hairstyle perfectly. They help keep your hairstyle in place while making your whole wedding ensemble complete, even when the veil is removed for the reception. The type and design are really up to you, but following a few simple steps can help you choose the look that is just for you.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Buy your dress before you buy or borrow your hair pins. The pin or pins you wear should complement the style of your gown.

2. Experiment to see if the pins look best worn alone or with another accessory, such as a veil. The presence of another hair accessory will affect the style of hair pin that will look best.

3. Buy a style of hair pin, such as rhinestone, silk flower, crystal or pearl, that matches the style of your gown.

4. Decide on your hairstyle for the big day. No single hair pin design will go with every style.

5. Choose from one of two basic looks when you're ready to buy: classic or modern. Classic hair pins tend to be simple and elegant, whereas modern styles involve more colors, designs and shapes.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider borrowing an heirloom hair pin, especially if you are going for a vintage look. Hair pins make a great "something borrowed" item.
• Think about selecting matching hair pins for your bridesmaids or other members of your wedding party. Hair pins make great gifts. Keep in mind, however, that hair pins worn by others should never outdo pins worn by the bride.
• Hair pins are often preferable to other accessories, like tiaras or combs, because pins can be worn at events after the wedding. For this reason alone, hair pins are a wise purchase.
• If you decide on an ornamental hair pin, it is best not to buy any other hair jewelry, such as a tiara or jeweled comb.
• When ordering hair pins through the mail or the Internet, find out how many pins are included in the unit price. Avoid frustration by knowing exactly how many pins are included in the order.

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on 7/6/2008 There are also vintage style bridal hair pins which go perfectly with a vintage wedding gown.