Hair Affair

October 7th, 2009 @ 11:08 am by Miss French Fries

I’ve always known that I’m not a typical bridal tiara kind of girl. I tried a few of them on out of obligation when I was out looking for dresses, but they didn’t really feel like me. They were gorgeous, no doubt, but I really am not a “bling” kind of girl. I thought that maybe I could find some pretty barrettes or a brooch to put in my hair for the wedding, but wasn’t exactly thrilled with either of those ideas, either.

When I received my veil, a single tier cathedral length beauty, I quickly determined that I want my veil to go over my up-do, so that was a start. I just didn’t know if putting something in front of my veil, like a headband, would be too much. Like so many things before, I debated back and forth. And maybe back again, just for good measure. I finally decided that I should look for something to go underneath the veil instead. Something so that if I decide to take off my veil for the reception, will still look “bridal” but not too overdone.

Fortuitously, in the midst of all of my dress drama, Muscari Design was featured on Weddingbee as having a 20% off sale. I had seen a few of their designs, and decided to click over. What I found was amazing, and just like that, I had found my hair accessory for the wedding. Muscari’s flowers were absolutely gorgeous, and fit the bill.

I decided on “sugar bush”, which is described as “an airy and organic classic, with a hint of blush pink”. It couldn’t get more perfect than this, and I was so excited to try it on with my whole bridal ensemble! That is, if I could figure out the whole dress situation…

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Unfortunately, Sugar Bush is now sold out, but Muscari has plenty of other beautiful options!

Are you wearing a traditional bridal headpiece, or are you going the hair flower route? Or, are you doing something else completely?

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29 Responses to “Hair Affair”

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Ms Potato Chips (message) 308 posts, Helper bee

Oooh I really love that. I’m still searching for some sort of hair flower or headpiece.

10/7/09 @ 11:14 am (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 865 posts, Busy bee

Oh, I like that too, and am also still searching for a hair flower. It’s so hard to commit! There are so many beautiful ones out there!

10/7/09 @ 11:20 am (reply)

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FutureMrsKoontz (message) 148 posts, Blushing bee

Oh man, I had originally gotten a headband from an Etsy seller, but after looking at the flower you found I’m having second thoughts..!

10/7/09 @ 11:24 am (reply)

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Mrs. Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

So pretty! I swapped out my ceremony veil (long, long, long) for a hair flower during the latter part of our wedding day.

10/7/09 @ 11:26 am (reply)

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julesann (message) 79 posts, Worker bee

I went for the veil/hair flower combo. I introduce….The Audrey!!! Love it, and can’t wait to wear it! 38 days to go!!!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30930366&ref=sr_gallery_3&&ga_search_query=audrey+hairpiece&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes=tags&includes=title

10/7/09 @ 11:36 am (reply)

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Mrs. Gloss (message) 1,053 posts, Bumble bee

I wore a vintage broach in my hair (under veil for ceremony) and then it was still a little ‘bridal’ for the reception!

10/7/09 @ 11:51 am (reply)

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tea (message) 2,615 posts, Sugar bee

oooh that looks lovely. i want to do the hair flower. at least then i’ll have something in my hair after i take off that veil for the reception

10/7/09 @ 12:34 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mascara (message) 771 posts, Busy bee

Love the flower! Muscari Designs has such beautiful hair flowers. I ended up wearing two hair flowers I made myself under my veil (which was cathedral length), and just taking out the veil after the ceremony.

10/7/09 @ 12:43 pm (reply)

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kamiinettles44 (message) 1 posts, Wannabee

Find the Latest Celebrity Styled Headbands here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8206599

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10/7/09 @ 1:13 pm (reply)

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Becky @ Weddingistas

I LOVE when brides don’t want to do a traditional veil. Check out some of these pieces that are super chic and pretty. Very similar to that hair clip you featured!

http://www.weddingistas.com/weddingistas/2009/07/gorgeous-hairpieces.html

Good luck!

10/7/09 @ 1:24 pm (reply)

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MexicanGirl (message) 642 posts, Busy bee

i wore a DIY hair flower for the reception, and i love it!

10/7/09 @ 1:31 pm (reply)

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MexicanGirl (message) 642 posts, Busy bee

*loved

10/7/09 @ 1:31 pm (reply)

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Miss_Carmel (message) 317 posts, Helper bee

I want to do a fascinator - I adore the one that you included in your post. It’s so delicate and very bridal. Swoon!

10/7/09 @ 1:47 pm (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,029 posts, Bumble bee

Really pretty.

10/7/09 @ 1:50 pm (reply)

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Miss Parfait (message) 582 posts, Busy bee

Oooh, I like that~~ I have no idea what’s going in my hair yet!

10/7/09 @ 1:57 pm (reply)

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Miss Red Head

I love the look of hair flowers - I found mine on ETSY! Of course! I used Virginia Geiger Jewels’s Shop and she made me an unbelievably awesome flower.
I send her fabric from my dress and she incorporated it without charging more than she would for just the flower. I was amazed and stunned at how it turned out! LOVE hair flowers!

10/7/09 @ 2:24 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

I got a hair flower from Muscari as well for the reception!

I wanted something really simple without feathers (just not my style) and I ordered the Essential Katie (which is also discontinued) My name is Katie so I thought it was made for me

10/7/09 @ 2:44 pm (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

I don’t know what I want yet

10/7/09 @ 2:58 pm (reply)

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honeymyheart (message) 763 posts, Busy bee

i went the hair flower route, opting for a real gardenia for the ceremony and a yellow lace flower for the reception.

10/7/09 @ 3:10 pm (reply)

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kmattso2 (message) 990 posts, Busy bee

Ooh I love that!! I can’t wait to see what it looks like when you’re wearing it.

10/7/09 @ 3:53 pm (reply)

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RecessionistaBride (message) 3,105 posts, Sugar bee

Depending on the dress I settle on… I’d love to wear a flower piece in my hair over a veil! So pretty.

10/7/09 @ 6:39 pm (reply)

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Ms. Mojito (message) 230 posts, Helper bee

I am going with a headband and really simple veil..I wasn’t sure both would work, but it works well! I will lose the veil after the ceremony.

10/7/09 @ 7:00 pm (reply)

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KMSull (message) 2,382 posts, Buzzing bee

I LOVE that hair flower. It’s probably one of the most gorgeous ones I’ve seen!

10/7/09 @ 9:05 pm (reply)

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fiftyfootbride (message) 3,666 posts, Sugar bee

Beautiful! Great choice. I really want to wear a hair flower, but my fiance has sort of snorted at some of them I’ve seen.

10/7/09 @ 9:44 pm (reply)

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RAllise (message) 438 posts, Helper bee

Ooooooooooooooh, I like that flower. I seem to change my mind weekly with what I want to do with my hair. I’m having a hard time figuring out the right veil for my gown. I guess once I’m set their, I can go into hair jewelry, I hope.

10/7/09 @ 9:49 pm (reply)

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