Weddingbee Blog

What’s not to love about a crazy, spherical updo? That was my thought after both my initial and second trials with Natalie. But several carefully-worded comments in response to my post, mixed with some of my own lingering doubts, led me to wonder if another ’do might suit me better, and so I started perusing for styles.

~~~ Mr. Bruschetta, you know the drill by now! ~~~

I’ve got temperamental hair — it’s fine, and neither perfectly straight nor predictably wavy — so given the wild card weather in late August, I knew I still needed to plan on an updo. And I loved the idea of a bun, but wanted one that was more classic and bridal (and a little less chaotic and messy) than the previous two attempts. I started obsessing about a chignon-like ’do, and gathered my inspiration photos.

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Look! It’s the lovely Mrs. Tiramisu!

My hair pro Natalie was more than willing to give my new idea a try, so we met up this past weekend to attempt a chignon fun, yet classic, chignon. And, here’s what she created…

It was a tad sloppy from the side — and I might want it a teeny tiny bit higher — but aside from those minor tweaks, this look feels oh-so bridal to me. (Natalie tossed in a cute hair pin to accent the ’do, but I don’t think I’ll be using it on the wedding day.) I also feel like this style would be a perfect complement to my dress, and am thrilled Natalie was able to incorporate some of the “woven” style from my original inspiration picture.

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I’m happy it felt so secure — one of the benefits of a lower-positioned updo — and since I’ll want my dress and veils (a TBD cathedral design for the ceremony and a Mrs. Sea Breeze original for the reception) to be the focus, I’m content with the simple look of the rest of my hair (which will make a good “anchor” for the veil combs).

I’m also feeling slightly silly that it took me so long (and three trials) to realize that a chignon is one of the quintessential bridal ’dos. Coincidentally, Sister Bruschetta kept her awesome ringlets in check with one for her fall 2007 wedding (curly ladies take note!).

So… whatcha think?