By Cori Russell

Want to ensure your wedding day style is a hair "do," and not a hair "don't". Then read on!

1. Do your research

This is the fun part. Take some time to explore your options before settling on one hairstyle. Browse wedding and other style magazines, and visit the Elegala.com wedding hairstyles gallery to get inspired.

2. Complement Your Look

Your wedding hairstyle should flatter your dress and overall look - not complete with it. Use your dress style and the formality of the event as your guide. Dresses with halter necklines, ballgown silhouettes, or plunging backs practically scream for an updo. An unbuttoned beachside affair calls for long loose waves. You get the idea.

3. Know Yourself

Your face greets you in the mirror every morning, and you and your hair go way back, so chances are you already know which hairstyles flatter your face and which fall flat. Even if you don't, here are some pointers: A long, thin face will look more so with a long, straight 'do, and ears that stick out a tad too far will be accentuated by a pulled back 'do. Along those lines, don't attempt a look that isn't you just because it's your wedding. Remember - your goal should be to look like your best version of you, not someone else.

4. Heed the Weather

Make sure your wedding hairstyle will work with the day's weather conditions. This tip is especially crucial for weddings in humid climates. Do yourself - and your hair - a favor; don't force a curly mane into a sleek straight 'do for an outdoor New Orleans wedding in July.

5. Get the Right Length

Remember that many of the wedding hairstyles shown in magazines require long hair. The good news is that longer tresses can be achieved both naturally and artificially. You can either start growing it early or use clip-on extensions for added volume and length on the big day.

6. Book Your Stylist

If you love your usual stylist and are getting married locally, make sure he or she is available on your date. Otherwise, start auditioning stylists for the big day. Many hair stylists also offer makeup services and are willing to travel, while others do not.

7. Work with the Veil

Don't forget that your hairstyle and veil must work well together, so you'll really need to plan one around the other. If you've already got the veil, bring it to your stylist before the wedding so he/she can create a style that complements both you and the headpiece. Of if you're set on a certain hairstyle, have your stylist do a trial run on the same day that you plan to shop for your veil. This way you can easily determine what style of veil will work best.

Get even more tips for wedding hairstyles here.

Cori Russell is editor for Elegala.com and Gala Weddings Magazine. Elegala.com is a comprehensive wedding planning resource with a national directory of wedding venues and services, how-to guides, planning tools, expert advice, checklists and photo galleries to walk brides and grooms through every step of the planning process.

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Finding the perfect look for your wedding day can mean walking a fine line. Many women like the idea of a dress that is a little sexy, but they are not sure how to pull off the look within the limits of good taste. It is a good idea to take into consideration the location, time, and guest list of your wedding before choosing your gown.

The location of your wedding will have a lot to do with determining what is appropriate. If you are having a destination wedding on a beach at sunset, you can get away with a fairly skimpy gown. The beach is the place to wear that bare halter top wedding dress or the chiffon gown with a plunging back. Of course, if you decide to wear a gown that reveals a lot of skin, be careful about your tan lines!

What would look great on a beach might not seem right for a formal church ceremony. The priest will not appreciate a bride with all of her goods on display during a Nuptial Mass! If you have decided on a ceremony in a house of worship, plan to tone down the sexiness of your bridal ensemble. Some brides opt for a more conventional bridal gown for the ceremony and then change to a slinkier number for the reception. To have some continuity between the two looks, you might choose to keep on your veil for a little while at the reception. Some brides will wear the same wedding jewelry with both dresses, but many will want to pick more daring or flashy jewelry to wear after the wedding ceremony.

Your guest list is another factor to keep in mind when deciding how sexy your bridal gown should be. If your plan is to elope to Vegas with just your best friend along as a witness, you could wear almost anything that you feel comfortable in. When the wedding will involve young children or grandparents, however, a little more modesty is in order. Grandmothers in particular are often very unhappy if she thinks the bride is dressed indecently. Be respectful of the elder generation when making your final gown decision.

The time of day can also influence your wedding gown. A more daring dress could be perfect for an evening affair; for a morning wedding, though, you should play it safe. Always keep in mind that famous line from Gone With the Wind: "You can't show your bosoms before four o'clock!". Words to live by.

So with all of that in mind, what are some good ways for a bride to look sexy but tasteful? A great way is to wear a bridal gown that has a low back with a higher neckline in the front. It is a nice surprise feature in a dress that appears conservative at first glance. A low back is also easy to conceal with a shrug for a religious ceremony. Open necklines are another option, within reason. Some cleavage is okay, but too much is trashy. As a guideline, if you find people looking at your chest instead of your face, the neckline is too low!

The key is to have balance in the total finished look. So if you choose a plunging neckline, you should wear your hair in a polished and classic style, such as a chignon. Or you might choose to wear a smoky eye and long crystal earrings with a more moderate neckline. Another possibility is to wear a dress that is form-fitting but with a more modest cut. Look for a gown that skims the body without clinging tightly anywhere. With body-conscious styles, you also have to choose just the right undergarments for a smooth look.

Many brides want to have a little sex appeal on their wedding day. The goal is to make the groom's jaw drop when he first sees his gorgeous bride. Keep your look sexy instead of sleazy, and you will be one fabulous looking bride!

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By Francis K Githinji

Wedding magazines are not just informative but are entertaining as well. It does not matter whether you are planning for a wedding or not; you will find them very resourceful. However, when you are getting ready to have a wedding, you will become more interested in what wedding magazines have to offer. For this reason, it is vital for you to reach out for a good magazine. There are so many magazines which are both local and international. In the recent past, western magazines and their trends have greatly influenced weddings around the world. No matter what part of the world you are from, you will be kept abreast with all the modern trends. However, if you still want to retain your traditions and have a wedding that is not so contemporary, you can look into local magazines. Many magazines try to balance both the contemporary with the traditional and, if you are looking for a mix of both, there are magazines that will serve this purpose.

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By Lauren Fisher

When it comes to a wedding, nothing is more important than the bride and how she feels about herself on her special day. Most brides' struggle for months in advanced planning out every single detail of their wedding, and they are not wrong in doing so. Everything from the decorations, to the personal styling, all the way to the food is to be planned down to the very last possible proportion. This is obviously no difference when it comes to what the bride should wear on her big day. A bride's wedding dress is the most important aspect of the entire wedding for most brides, probably because it ultimately controls how she feels about herself on her special day. What a bride wears is completely up to her, and shopping for a wedding dress can be incredibly hectic. This is perhaps the biggest reason many brides are opting to search for their perfect wedding dress online.

Simply by doing the measurements themselves, brides everywhere can look through thousands of dresses with a few simple clicks, and many brides love online wedding dress shopping, because it is not only enjoyable, but it takes away less time from their busy wedding planning schedule. So how do you know which dress is your dress, what wedding dress is going to make your big day all yours and yours alone? It is as simple as mapping out what you want your dress to say. When it comes to your wedding dress online shops like House of Brides are usually the best options, with these you can look through various styles and colors really quickly rather than only seeing ten dresses hanging in some shop. Since in today's society, a white dress is not always the most preferred option the online views help when it comes to choosing a color.

Most importantly, you should choose a dress that compliments your figure and sense of style. If you look best in red, find a red wedding dress. Maybe you do not feel bold enough to wear a red wedding dress, or you do not want to stray so far away from tradition, well at websites like House of Brides you can look for a white wedding dress or beige wedding dress with red details. By making these simple compromises you are sure to have your dream gown in no time. By choosing to buy your dress online, you are saving yourself a lot of time, and you can even look through the various styles, and find a dress that suits your body type. When finding a dress that is perfect for you, it is very important you take everything into consideration. What is most important to you? After you have prioritized, make a list of possible dresses based on that priority list, or better yet ask your wedding planner (if you have one) to help you take a look at your various possibilities and help you to make a decision. To find the best online wedding shop or local bridal shop, you can search online for various reviews and different tips to finding the perfect bridal shops and from there make a list of top prospective online bridal shops. Once you have found the perfect online wedding shop, your wedding dress dreams should come true in no time as you browse through endless wedding dresses filling your ideas with more creative things you want to have in your wedding dress design.

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Years of experience in women's wedding fashion from conception to designing.

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