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I have never been one to fuss with my hair. In fact, I’m pretty ambivalent about my hair.

In its natural state, it is stick-straight. Witch-like, but blonde. Well, aside from the glamorous frizzies near my forehead. Typically, I just throw it up into a pony so that it is out of my face at work. Because nothing bothers me more than hair in my face when I’m concentrating. I actually get super annoyed when my hair flops in my face, so I don’t wear it down too frequently. Sometimes I will straighten it, to make it look a bit more sleek, but really, it’s pretty easy-going. I know that some people would kill for my straight hair, but I have always wanted lovely wavy or curly hair, with lots of personality. My hair just seems so, well, straight. Boring. Bland. You know. Grass is always greener, yada yada.

Anyway, since I’m not really a hair person, I’ve been having issues figuring out exactly how I want my hair to look on the wedding day. Candy Apple feeling indecisive?? Shocking.

I do love the look of brides with long, flowy locks, perfectly in place beneath a veil. But, since I don’t wear my hair down that often, it probably wouldn’t be the best option, since it’s not really “me.” And, I do want to feel a bit dressed-up, and for some reason, “dressed-up” to me means hair up. Don’t ask why—I think I’ve watched too many movies with Princesses at fancy-pants balls, or something.

However, due to the somewhat relaxed vibe of our wedding, I don’t really want anything too severe or structured. I want to look elegant, but I also want to look a bit laid-back. Does that make sense? I think I’m too picky…

One issue I’m having is that I don’t really browse celeb sites, or People magazine, or anything like that.

And I have pretty much stopped reading all wedding-related blogs (aside from Weddingbee). Oops. So, I am really not sure at this point where to turn for hair-spiration, or even where to get started. Help?

I have managed to find a few images that I like, though.

I do like this below style, but I don’t think that it would really work for me—it seems a bit, um, big? Not sure how to describe it, but yeah. Not exactly my type of ’do. But close!

{Samm Blake Photography/ Via Style Me Pretty}

I am kind of obsessed with this next one. Totally glam, but not too tight or pulled back. It seems a bit looser than some of the other updos I’ve come across.

{Geoff Johnson Photography/ Via Style Me Pretty}

And, a side-view of the same hair. I love that this is an elegant up-do, but a bit more loose and fun. Also, the bride reminds me of Blake Lively, so I automatically love her and think she is uber glam and chic.

{Geoff Johnson Photography/ Via Style Me Pretty}

This below style is pretty similar, but it seems a more structured to me. Still, it’s the low, pulled back ’do that I crave. And I love flowers in hair.

{Jen Fariello Photography/ Via Style Me Pretty}

I have a crush on this next hair. It is a bit off to the side, and a loose, fun style. The strips of hair across the bun really add a cool, laid-back feel to the look. It also gives that kind of Heidi-esque, Bohemian-braid vibe that I love so much, but in a bit more elegant fashion.

{Leila Brewster Photography /Via Style Me Pretty}

Simple, elegant—I really like this next one. It seems very classic to me, and yet also a bit modern. It would also go really well with my dress, although I don’t think I would want that tuft of hair coming down.

{Jennifer Longaway Photography/ Via Style Me Pretty}

This next one is totally glamorous and fab. It seems a bit elegant for me, but I really love it. Not too sleek, right? Just the right amount of mussing.

{Desi Baytan Photography/ Via Style Me Pretty}

{Desi Baytan Photography/ Via Style Me Pretty}

I was trying to find good images of partial-updos that I really liked, but I just couldn’t find any that really called to me. If I were to go that route, I would want a fair amount of my hair up, and lots of curls.

I just can’t decide! Anyone? Help me? What are some other good styles for a stylish yet fun updo? Or half updo? Where do you go to get hair-spiration??

(Oh, and if you don’t know where that title comes from, I’m not sure we can be friends. Maybe. Okay, okay, just kidding, you know I will always love you.)