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7 Ways To Rock A Floral Headpiece On Your Wedding Day
Saying that fresh, vibrant flowers add a visual interest to weddings is an understatement. Not only do they provide aesthetics but they also freshen up and enliven the celebration. Apart from being a staple to wedding aisle and reception decorations and bridal bouquet, raw and fragrant blooms also make a stunning, incredibly versatile floral headpiece for the bride.
Wearing freshly-picked blooms, whether in a form of a crown or subtly sprinkled throughout your intricate braids, is a smart, chic alternative to traditional veils. They work best if you’re opting for a laid back and romantic woodland, garden or beach wedding ceremony. And when situated creatively, you can get the best of both worlds by combining the whimsical details of fresh blossoms and the classic appeal of a veil in one look.
But before stealing the look of the lovely brides in Pinterest, here are some of the important points to keep in mind to rock your floral headpiece.
1. Floral crowns wither so choose your blooms wisely
Unfortunately, flowers don’t stand the test of time and there are some blooms that wilt more rapidly than others. Flowers with super short lifespan include sweet peas, lily of the valley, and poppies. If you want your blooms to last ’til evening, you may consider the dryer and smaller varieties like baby’s breath, heather, lavender, and ranunculus. Other long-lasting flowers like spray roses, wax flowers, jasmine, and spirea also make a beautiful floral headpiece.
Chat with your florist to determine which flowers are choicest considering the climate, humidity in the venue as well as the duration of the program. In many cases, your florist may recommend providing you with two crowns to wear; one for the day and one for the night.
2. Learn how to preserve the quality of your flowers
To keep your flowers fresh and moist, keep their stems soaked in water. You may also put them the refrigerator (placed on a plate with a paper towel underneath) until the last possible moment before placing them onto your hair. You can also buy a floral spray to help them keep them vibrant. Just make sure to avoid spraying when you’re already wearing your headpiece for it may lead to skin and eye irritation.
3. If you’re allergic to flowers, don’t risk it.
Just don’t. Chances are you won’t stop sneezing as you speak your vows and you keep scratching the rash at the back of your neck. Talk to your florist about your allergies so he or she may recommend alternatives. If you want, you can go with artificial yet genuine-looking blooms.
4. Hair products can kill flowers
One small, careless mistake of pinching the hairspray onto your fragile floral crown can instantly ruin everything. Be careful not to use any setting hair products and perfumes near your fresh blossoms. Beforehand, advise your hair stylist to fix your hair first and use the spray before placing the floral headpiece.
One small, careless mistake of pinching the hairspray onto your fragile floral crown can instantly ruin everything. Be careful not to use any setting hair products and perfumes near your fresh blossoms. Beforehand, advise your hair stylist to fix your hair first and use the spray before placing the floral headpiece.
5. Leave it to the professionals
Unless you have a great DIY skill, it would be better to let the florists and stylists do the job. You may have some trouble with pulling off a durable, long-lasting headpiece, getting the right proportion, and perfecting the placement.
Unless you have a great DIY skill, it would be better to let the florists and stylists do the job. You may have some trouble with pulling off a durable, long-lasting headpiece, getting the right proportion, and perfecting the placement.
6. Give your floral crown maker lots of inspiration
Next to asking which flowers would suit best, communicate your desired look with your florist. Discuss your wedding theme and inspiration so your flower crown will be in line with the story you want to create.
Want to go with a bohemian bride look, with wildflowers laden around your head? Or do you want red roses for a classic appeal? Do you want some thick vines to go with it? How about some foliage? Do you want the flower wreath to be oversized or you want to keep it subtle? Do you want to try something new and spread different blooms throughout your braids instead of wearing a full crown?
Give your stylist and florist lots of pegs and inspiration to make sure they understand your ideal look.
7. Take pictures. A lot of pictures
Once affixed into your hairdo, have your photographer take a lot of hair shots before the ceremony since this is the time your blooms are looking their freshest. Take pictures in different locations to take advantage of the beauty of the flowers and how it effortlessly blend in with the landscape and daylight.
Author Bio: Carmina Natividad is one of the enthusiastic writers for Jennifer Regan, a shop in Sydney that caters to women who are looking for the perfect bridal dress to wear as they walk down the aisle. Her articles mainly focus on fashion and beauty, which help soon-to-be-brides prepare for their wedding day.
