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I thought I had a pretty firm idea as to what I wanted my hair to look like on our wedding day. I even posted a few favorites of mine that I’ve seen online, and they’ve all fallen into a “structured bun” category. I think brides often feel that if they don’t have hair down to the derriere in preparation for the wedding day, then they’re out of luck. I’ve felt it too, as I continue to grow it out and refuse to snip off more than the very ends.

However, Wed in the White City got me thinking about this whole hair thing this week (thank you for sharing your hair plans and cute new ’do!). She took control of her locks and got the cutest bob, and then shared her inspiration for her wedding day hair. I love it!

I’ve been hating my hair for months now and keep on telling myself that after the wedding, I’ll be free to chop it off. I’m no stranger to short hair—I think throughout college I tried out every length from 2 inches on down—so I keep on dreaming about the sassy cute cut I’ll have. But what if I don’t have to wait? I still have 5 1/2 months until the wedding, so I possibly have enough time to play around a bit. And if I take inspiration pictures with me, I can at least tell my stylist that I need a cut that could do this or that.

So, I’ve gathered some inspiration. I won’t lie—it’s difficult to find good styles for short hair. But what I did find, I was pleasantly surprised with!

Style #1: Elegant Chignon
I love how this feels a little bit 1960s. It’s simple, and yet has some great volume to it. I’m no stylist, but I don’t think you need a lot of length to get this accomplished!

Source: Easy Hairstyles

Style #2: Short Hair Bun
What?! I can get the look of a bun without having long, flowing locks? Sign me up! I love this - it’s very refined and pulled together. It’s very similar to what I’ve been wanting.

Source: The Bridal Beauty Salon

Style #3: Curly Up Do

Hmm. Maybe a little prom-like? But again, I love that I’m finding a variety of options out there for short hair updos.

Source: The Bridal Beauty Salon

Style #4: Roaring ’20s ’Do

I definitely don’t think I could pull this off, and it doesn’t really scream “wedding hair” to me, but I thought it was too cute not to share. If you’re doing an Art Deco-themed wedding or something along those lines, I think this would be a fabulous option!

Source: Zimbio

Checking out all of these options is making my fingers itch to dial my stylist and let her chop my hair off! I’ve been getting so antsy for a change, and when you consider that I’ve been engaged for over a year now, the restraints for keeping my hair long have been in place for quite some time. I still hesitate… I want to love my hair on the day of the wedding. However, I need to keep reminding myself that just because my hair doesn’t hit my shoulders, I can still do something that is elaborate and gorgeous.

So now, what’s a girl to do? Should I chop my hair off or continue to grow it?