The Perfect Updo

March 13th, 2009 @ 10:53 am by Mrs. Mascara

I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect hairstyle for the wedding day. Here is my criteria for picking a style:

An updo. Don’t get me wrong, I love the way a half-up style looks with a veil on, but I have to be realistic. Since it will be early September when Mr. M and I get hitched and my hair does not get along with humidity, an updo is a necessity. The last thing I want to have to worry about on that day is if my perfectly straightened hairstyle has been attacked by the frizz!
Something that is not too much of a departure from my normal look. I want to look like myself (of course, with a little improvement). After all, that’s who Mr. M asked to marry in the first place, right? My trademark has always been my bangs, long and swept to the side. Every time I get a haircut I always come out with a slight variation of this same style. I want a wedding day style in which I can wear my bangs on the side like I always do.
It can’t be too fussy or elaborate. I know I’m going to be really nervous and excited on the day of, and sitting in a chair for two hours while someone plays with my hair isn’t going to help calm my nerves.
I need to be able to add my flowers in to finish off the look!

Here are the top contenders for my wedding day hairstyle:

Here’s one with a flower. I’m loving the Russian veil attached, especially since I won’t be wearing my veil during the reception!

Flower from portabello on Etsy

This style has a little more volume, and Carrie is looking gorgeous, as always.

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Which one is your favorite? Where did you for inspiration for your wedding day ’do?

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34 Responses to “The Perfect Updo”

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West Coast Bride (message) 672 posts, Busy bee

Thanks for this! I have pretty much the same criteria for hairstyles so I’ll add these to my folder of pics! Sooner or later though, I’ll have to actually pick one! It’s so hard!

3/13/09 @ 10:55 am (reply)

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Kelliejeanne (message) 32 posts, Newbee

I LOVE the Carrie updo (and I think you do too, since you have 3 shots of it!) =)
I have thick, straight hair and I am also leaning toward these styles.

Good luck on your choice!

3/13/09 @ 10:56 am (reply)

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nurseheather30 (message) 415 posts, Helper bee

I love the last one! I think you could definitely add a flower to that look and it would look beautiful….Thanks for the pictures! Am going to add this one to my folder.

3/13/09 @ 10:57 am (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Thank you, thank you! As I posted yesterday, my trials (hair and makeup) are this Sunday, and I love your first inspiration photo!

3/13/09 @ 10:57 am (reply)

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Miss Stiletto (message) 761 posts, Busy bee

I love the last one!

I’ve been looking for a great updo as well that has some structure it it, but isn’t so severe in the front. I love the beautiful pinned up curls, but also the side swept bangs. Gorgeous!

3/13/09 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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SpinningJenny (message) 444 posts, Helper bee

Ha, I’m looking to do pretty much the same thing and I think I have 2 separate inspiration pictures of Carrie Underwood. ^_^ I love her hair the most of the options above. It’s soft and slightly unstructured without being messy.

3/13/09 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

we’re pretty much looking for the same thing!

love the carrie underwood inspiration!

3/13/09 @ 10:59 am (reply)

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miss_norris (message) 82 posts, Worker bee

I guess we’re all on the same page, this is pretty much exactly what I was thinking! Mine might be a little less structured though and a little more ‘messy’ looking.

3/13/09 @ 11:01 am (reply)

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JeniRae (message) 323 posts, Helper bee

I’ve had that first Martha Stewart photo ripped out for months! The bangs make it modern but still casual. Love it!

3/13/09 @ 11:03 am (reply)

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tessabella76 (message) 2,682 posts, Sugar bee

I really like Carries. Not too fussy but still elegant.

3/13/09 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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Cheri

I really like Carries.

3/13/09 @ 11:07 am (reply)

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BeachBrideT (message) 1,056 posts, Bumble bee

I like Carrie’s too! You know what is great about this– you can see the hair from all angles. So many times, you see a picture from the side, but its impossible to tell what the other side, or the front looks like.

3/13/09 @ 11:12 am (reply)

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Emilydll (message) 428 posts, Helper bee

I love #2! She’s also one of my favorite Etsy sellers!

3/13/09 @ 11:13 am (reply)

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kj1025

I used the Martha Stewart for my inspiration!! I was SO happy with the side chignon in my pictures. It ’softened’ the updo, in my opinion!

3/13/09 @ 11:14 am (reply)

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kj1025

PS–I added a flower to it too!

3/13/09 @ 11:17 am (reply)

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Miss Bunny (message) 310 posts, Helper bee

I’ve been carrying that Martha photo around in my wedding binder for the past few months as my main hair-spiration! But I really love the photo of Carrie, too.

3/13/09 @ 11:25 am (reply)

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BlushingBride530 (message) 269 posts, Helper bee

The first photo is the same one I gave my hairdresser for my hair trial last weekend!! I actually want to look exactly like her, haha. I liked the front of her hair, but I didn’t like the back bun. I asked for the back to look a little more like Carrie Underwood’s hair (though less messy), complete with the volume in the front. I’ll make a few tweaks the day of, but overall, I was pretty happy with it.

3/13/09 @ 11:33 am (reply)

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Miss Duckling (message) 1,349 posts, Bumble bee

I think Carrie Underwood is my favorite, but I love the hair piece in the 2nd photo.

3/13/09 @ 11:35 am (reply)

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Miss Latte (message) 646 posts, Busy bee

This is my wedding day “do” as well. I’ve been collecting pictures to bring to my trial, and I think I just found a couple more…thanks Mascara!

3/13/09 @ 11:38 am (reply)

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danaadell (message) 71 posts, Worker bee

im a fan of the carrie underwood one. the bun is too big for me. i guess that is good for me because my hair is much shorter

3/13/09 @ 11:41 am (reply)

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Melissa

I think Carrie Underwood’s style is the best of both worlds: it is sophisticated and lovely in the front and charming with the loose “curls” in the back - lovely!!

3/13/09 @ 11:42 am (reply)

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HumarockBride (message) 1,481 posts, Bumble bee

As much as I love love LOVE the carrie look — I think the first shot is so much more elegant and formal for a wedding — depends on what direction you want to go. if you are going for fun, flirty, and relaxed - go Carrie style … if your wedding is more of a formal affair, go with the first photo.

3/13/09 @ 11:42 am (reply)

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tea (message) 2,636 posts, Sugar bee

i like carrie’s. enough that i’ll be bookmarking that picture myself. thanks!

3/13/09 @ 11:57 am (reply)

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doublemint921 (message) 489 posts, Helper bee

I love the front view of the Carrie Underwood hair style, but I like what looks like the bigger curls on the first one! Can’t wait to see how the trial turns out for you!

3/13/09 @ 12:06 pm (reply)

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Amber1279 (message) 316 posts, Helper bee

I have the side sewpt bangs as well, my hair is just shorter. I love the style that Carrie is sporting in those pics. My hairstylist and I have spoke and mine will likely be pinned back slightly, enough to hold my bidcage veil. I wanna look like me too!

3/13/09 @ 12:46 pm (reply)

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kellyalvey (message) 216 posts, Helper bee

The Carrie Underwood style is great.

3/13/09 @ 12:47 pm (reply)

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SmallTownBride (message) 130 posts, Blushing bee

I think we’re secretly sisters, our weddings sound SO similar! I have those EXACT pictures of Carrie Underwood in my “If I decide to do an UpDo” folder!!!!

3/13/09 @ 1:00 pm (reply)

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MightySapphire (message) 2,608 posts, Sugar bee

You might check out Mrs. Cherry Pie’s updo. I think it qualifies for what you want! But of your photos, I like number 1. Very cute and natural!

3/13/09 @ 1:29 pm (reply)

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Lisa

I love the first one!

3/13/09 @ 1:42 pm (reply)

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chicagowife (message) 381 posts, Helper bee

I like the first one — classic! (This also happens to be my hairstyle from my wedding. :))

3/13/09 @ 2:04 pm (reply)

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ThePinkSuperhero (message) 198 posts, Blushing bee

I like that Carrie updo! I like it so much, I stole the pictures

3/13/09 @ 3:05 pm (reply)

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MarryingtheNavy (message) 228 posts, Helper bee

Carrie! Carrie! I would shave my eyebrows if I could get my hair to look that good! Your hair looks great in your engagement photos though, so I’m sure yours is going to look fabulous whatever style you decide.

3/13/09 @ 11:01 pm (reply)

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