Remember ages ago when I asked you for tips on indie rings and brial headwear? I got lots and lots of tips on rings (that post is still forthcoming), and very few tips on headwear. Which is exactly what I expected. There are some good indie bridal noggin options, but they are limited. We need more options. In an attempt to pull some choices together, I asked two of my sassy and savvy blogger friends - East Side Bride and Peonies and Polaroids - to join me in a 'Things To Wear On Your Head When You Wed' roundup. Because I'll take style tips from these two ladies any day of the week.
What we wear on our heads seems to be a particularly loaded decision. It's noticeable, it's fraught with symbolism, and nothing changes as much in bridal fashion as headgear. Somehow, because of that, some of our posts are a roundup of options, and some of them are more a personal discussion of bridal headwear decision making. I'm not sure why headwear (or the 'to veil or not to veil' decision) is quite as emotional as it is, but it sure is fascinating.
Which brings up to fascinators. Up next. So here we go.
The far from definitive 'Things To Wear On Your Head When You Wed.' Volumes I, II, and III. Please welcome these two lovely ladies like the bride-blogging-indie-rockstars they so clearly are. Hit it!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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I have been struggling with this issue. Since I'm 42 I don't want to look like I'm trying to be 22 but I feel like I should wear something in my hair or do some kind of veil to truely feel like a bride.
Hot, hot, hot.
I'm so glad you're doing this! I always said I would NEVER wear a veil. MAYBE a birdcage but even that was pushing it. The other day while trying on dresses I agreed to try on a stupid veil...and loved it. So now I'm torn and can't WAIT to see the next few posts on this topic!
in my dreams i have those two as my personal stylists. so thanx, meg, for making my dreams virtually coming true!
sweet sweet collaboration.
p.s. Why do you have all the best ideas? That's what I want to know.
So true, the headwear decision was definitely the most loaded for me. In fact, the one thing I was nervous about (except crying and getting squeaky voice during my vows) was that Nate would think my birdcage looked ridiculous. But I kinda had to have something, it felt too easily regrettable not to, seeing as one so rarely gets the chance to wear headgear. In the end, I was really happy with my decision, although I wish I had taken it off later. We'll get to that when I resume the story over at my place, though.
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