By Casey Nilsson
The hairpiece is a big deal. Some ladies like a touch of glitz, others go for sweeping veils or silk adornments. Me, I’ve always wanted to glide down a grassy aisle, locks wild and flowing, with fresh baby’s breath and daisies for a crown.
But every person I know with bridal, floral or hair design experience raised an eyebrow and scoffed. They’ll wilt, they told me, and look droopy and sad in pictures. So, sigh, I bought a veil on impulse when I picked out my dress. Don’t get me wrong: It’s a pretty, dainty thing with pearls and it dolls up my dress a bit (see photos here). But I was still torn over the no-flowers-in-the-hair rule, especially if I could shed the veil for the reception and fix on a pretty flower crown. I took to Etsy — where else? — to investigate a way around it.
Options abound! See below for my favorite handmade, nicely priced finds, one of which might appear atop my head on the big day.
Woodland wedding crown with ivory flowers and velvet green accents, $75, Which Goose Shop.
Dried baby’s breath and twine crown, $21.95, Budget Wedding Bouquet Shop.
Peach blossom crown with ivory berries, $34, Serenity Crystal Shop.
Ivory and dried flower crown, $38, Serenity Crystal Shop.
Blue boho headpiece with peach ribbon, $35, Amore Bride Shop.
Casey Nilsson is the copy-editing extraordinaire for Rhode Island Monthly magazine. She’d like to marry her dreamboat, throw a personal, romantic reception and avoid angering any immediate family members — in less than eight months and for about $8,000. Follow her thrifty, DIY journey here or on Pinterest @cnilssonRIM.
Reblogged this on thecaribbeancourt and commented:
Would be exquisite for a wedding in our gardens!
Hi Casey,
I am a hairstylist in Cranston at The Beauty Lounge on Park. Ave. I specialize in special event styling, including bridal do’s. Although you received the, “no-no” on the wearing of fresh flowers, some are quite resilient such as, stephanotis. Because it will be put in your hair after the ceremony and hopefully won’t be too hot in September, I think you can pull it off. Otherwise, silks are the way to go. They can be just as pretty as live with more stamina. If you would like to consult on more ideas or a trial do before the big day, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the salon, 401.944.4844 or email abest57@verizon.net.
Fondly, Ann Best