I’m experiencing a bit of hair indecision. (Confession time! I haven’t had a hair trial yet. I booked my hairstylist without meeting her!) Don’t worry—I will have a hair trial, eventually. But because I haven’t tried any of the hairstyles below, I’m not sure which is best for my gown, hair flower, and personal style. So, I’m looking to you ladies for recommendations and advice! You can weigh in at the end of the post.
Image via 100 Layer Cake / Photo by Eric Lundgren
Detailed, interwoven updos
Pros: Texture (!); lots of visual interest; matches rosette details on my gown
Cons: Seemingly time intensive; would lose some structure as the night goes on; where to put hair flower?
Image via Style Me Pretty / Photo by Jeffrey & Julia Woods
Above four images by Bliss Wedding Studio via Style Me Pretty
Loose updos
Pros: Softer, romantic look; beauty is in the imperfection; will look good as the night wears on and the bun loosens
Cons: No set spot for hair flower
Image via Julie Morgan Hair & Makeup / Hair by Julie Morgan Hair and Makeup
Image via Style Me Pretty / Photo by Traci Dennis & Kellie Finch of Anne Marie Photography / Hair by Lucie Marie
Image via Brides Magazine / Original source: Anna Maier Ulla-Maija Fall runway show / Photo by Kyle Ericksen
Tighter, knotted buns
Pros: obvious spots for hair flower; simpler style
Cons: If the bun falls apart, the whole style goes with it; bun size may compete with similarly sized hair flower
Images via Style Me Pretty / Photographer: KT Merry / Hair: Alesha Oak
Image via Style Me Pretty / Photo by Leila Brewster Photography/ / Hair by La La Luxe Salon
Image via The Knot / Photo by Grey Zisser
Both images via Martha Stewart Weddings
(Mr. PaC: Skedaddle! Gown pic ahead!)
Here’s another look at my gown:
Image via The Ringer Bearer / Gown: Melissa Sweet Wallis (Priscilla of Boston)
Hive, which way would you go with my gown and hair flower?
Option 1: Detailed, interwoven updos
Option 2: Loose updos
Option 3: Tighter, knotted buns
I love the tighter knotted buns if you’re wearing a hair flower! You can even go a little looser around the sides while still keeping it structured in the back. 
First of all, I think you can put a hair flower in any of those dos! Having said that, I am crushing on the loose updos.
I love those Bliss Wedding images – the interwoven dos. But I also like the looser updos. Beautiful, PAC!
I say if you are set on a hair flower that the tight updo is the best…
Although my favorite is the loose updo because it has a more romantic look to me…
Miss PAC, I LOVE your dress, I think option 1 would look fantastic, you have to remember that all of those curls are going to be secured individually, of the 3 styles that one will be the most secure. There are so many places for that flower in that do, but my favorite would be right side behind your ear. Any hairstylist with a clue will be able to style your hair in a way that will hold the whole time, no fears they have mad skills (I would also invest in a can of Freeze it hairspray) Seriously girly, you will SHINE!!!
I think you could definitely add the hair flower to any of those hairstyles. I love the loose updo.
I like the looser updo – I think it’s more romantic. Put the flower wherever it looks right!
I love the loose updo! And I definitely think you can put a hair flower in any of those.
I love the loose updos. The soft romantic look is definitely what I’m going for, and I intend to throw a hair flower in there… or a headband, haven’t quite made a decision yet.
I would do the first style… I’m guessing it’s not as time-intensive as it looks, and a good stylist should be able to make it so that the structural integrity lasts the entire day. Plus, you can nuzzle in a hair flower pretty much wherever you choose!
I have a feeling I’m going to be in the minority, but I love the look of the tighter, knotted bun with your flower and dress. Because your dress is so romantic and has those lovely rosettes, in my head a knotted bun would play off of that so well! Whatever you decide, you’re going to look beeaauuuutiful!
your dress is beautiful! I like the loose hair updo, it’s more romantic and for the reception, you can probably let your hair down
I think the loose updo would look so beautiful with your dress and looks so romantic.
I am in LOVE with the loose updo’s (specificially the first one). I believe it is very soft and romantic! A flower can easily be placed and if you have a great hairstylist, they will ASSURE you that your hair will be good for the whole night!
I’m a mixed bride–love the look of the loose updo but want it to be secure like the tight bun. So what I am doing is buying a hair piece to make my bun look more full, soft and romantic but it will still be secure like the tight bun
Loose updos! You can put the hair flower in the same spots as those shown in the tighter buns.
Okay I am not going to be much help because I love them all, but if wearing a hair flower I personally love the look of a tighter knotted, bun off to one side. Oh and btw, I am totally bookmarking this post and taking to my hair trial. I am sure my hairstylist is going to hate me, because I honestly have no idea what I want.
Mrs. Pain au Chocolat, Wilmington, DE Age and Occupation: 29, Realtor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 34, Realtor Engagement Date: November 21, 2009 Wedding Date: June 2011 Venue: Greenville Country Club About Me: An ENFJ with an artistic streak who loves backgammon, sailing, graphic design, and sleeping in. Travel (near or far), good wine, and tasty food makes my heart sing. I'm a compulsive list-maker who lives to plan and organize. Mr. P and I have lived together for 4 years, all the while renovating our city townhome bit by bit. We're planning a whimsical, Anthropologie-inspired garden wedding in June 2011.
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