When I had first considered having my hair all up for the wedding there were two reasons: easy to wear a headpiece, and keeps the strands off my neck. See, I wear a ponytail or messy bun about 364 days of the year. That one day I don’t, I want to put it up. I’ve been blessed with my hispanic genes, I have thick and wavy dark hair. The problem is, it gets too heavy to put up, and too heavy to leave down. What’s a girl to do on the most special of occasions? I thought I found a solution: half up and half down.
Until I saw Miss Snow Pea’s hair. Then I changed my mind. Finally, that was set, I even had my makeup trial done with my hair up. People commented on how much better I look once my hair is down. Should I really wear it all down? How will that work with a tiara and a veil? I suppose I could always pin them, right?
So, for the third time (first was all half-up shots, second was all up), here are some ideas I’m going for:
Debra Messing
Maybe even one side tucked back
A little like this, but as Mrs. Bluebell told me, a little less vampy.
Also, Kate Beckinsale, instead of a comb, a tiara?
I like this look, but this picture makes me sad. 
So, what kind of look do you picture for me?
The bottom picture makes me sad. 
I think that you should have lots of lovely curls since your hair can support them. In fact, I’m jealous of your curly hair. My hair is fine and straight and getting it to curl (and stay that way) just isn’t going to happen without a fight (and lots of product).
aw, that last picture makes me sad too. =(
i like the first picture and the kate beckinsale pic.
ps have you posted what your dress looks like? maybe seeing that will help to pick a style.
love the kate photos - and with some highlights - it really brings out the big patene pro-v commercial like curls!
Ahhh!! Poor Jen!!!
That being said, I like the one with the side pulled up. I think with the flower it could draw out your Hispanic culture. But if you are strictly going for traditional, I would go with the kate pic….any way to attach your veil to the tiara>?
Amanda, here is my dress for reference…
http://www.casablancabridal.com/Products/Detail.asp?ModelNo=1823&Cat=Best+Seller&SubCat=
Andrea, my tiara (hate calling it that) has loops at the sides, but the tiara is attached to a comb…. I’ll try to see what I can do at home.
I like the first pic and the Kate Beckinsale pic
I love the third one for you, with one side tucked back, as long as you don’t lose the one eye under the hair. I think lots of volume and big curls would look stunning around your face.
Something like the 2nd to the last picture would look great. I’m with you on the hair up thing, I have my hair up 95% of the time (if not more) and even though I am going to have it up for my wedding (my hair is extremely difficult to deal with, and the last thing i want to worry about is my hair in my face, etc., i just want it up and done with!) i need to make it look quite formal since my hair is in a similar style everyday.
Yay! Your hair is sooo gorgeous, wear it down!!! And have curls framing your face! I think the first and Kate’s are the best looks for you!
As someone who also always wears her hair up, I say go for up. I think my hair looks beautiful down, but whenever I decide to be vain and wear it down it drives me completely crazy by being hot on my neck and falling in my face. If you’re used to having it up and don’t like it on your neck, that’s not really going to change on your wedding day, and I think comfort is really important.
The Emma picture is EXACTLY what i want for myself for my reception. It’s half up/half down for ceremony.
I feel your pain with thick and wavy hair.
i like the side up with flower unless you”re going to do a veil like kate/jen’s. then i vote for kate or debra (which is like the side girl’s without actual flowers). def go curly if you have such thick curly hair (note my jealousy here).
Immediately I thought the Debra Messing hair because her hair and face are fairly similar to yours, but I think the tiara would take away from the look. With that said I think the tiara and veil will look its best with the Kate Beckinsale.
after seeing your gown, i’m actually voting for the all up look. it’ll show off your lovely neckline and also for the practical reasons of the hair being away from your neck and face. it’ll definitely bother you less and that look will fit the elegance of your dress.
I’m having a similar problem. I have the wavy, Italian hair that is prone to frizz and fly aways. I wanted to have my hair down, but I’m afraid the styling is going to fall flat by the end of the day (outdoor June wedding). I also wear my hair straight back in a pony tail at work everyday, so I didn’t want a traditional up do. I’m actually considering a hair style similar to the model’s hair in this Watters & Watters dress ad.
I agree with Mrs Bluebell. You looked so beautiful with your hair down. You could always pull it up some during the reception if you get hot, but I think that’d be really great in pictures.
Also loved hair down — so flattering for your face, too.
Mrs. Kiwi, Los Angeles
Age and Occupation in 06: 27, Bookkeeper
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LA
Engagement Date: March 31, 2006
Wedding Date: November 3, 2007
Venue: Radisson Hotel
About Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!
I LOVE these pics! Thanks for posting them. Love the down look!!! Kate’s is very, very nice. Go for that one.