Tiaras, tiaras and crowns: what's your style?

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Evelyn Carpenter

Although the dress will be the main protagonist, how you wear your hair at your wedding is no less important, especially if you will accompany your updo with a beautiful accessory, whether it's a tiara, a tiara or a crown. How do you know which one to choose? Find out below how these three complements differ from each other and which one best suits your bridal outfit.

Tiaras

The tiara is a jewel of rigid format, similar to a crown -although it is not quite round-. Its origin dates back to ancient Greece, where royalty used to wear gold or silver bands for important ceremonies or rites. In the case of a marriage, it was the bride who wore this adornment, as it was considered an omen of happiness and a symbol of protection for the new couple.Subsequently, this element was massified among the aristocratic classes and monarchies that still use it today, as in the case of the British royal family. And for bridal purposes, although tiaras have diversified, they continue to captivate especially those classic, elegant, romantic or glamorous brides.

In that sense, you will find beautiful tiaras encrusted with crystals, pearls, diamonds, gemstones, gems or rhinestones, among other options. Although they can be thinner or thicker jewelry, what characterizes a tiara is that The front motif is higher and stylizes the figure. .

If you are wearing a princess bridal look, a sparkling tiara will be the perfect complement to your hairstyle, which you can wear with or without a veil. However, if you are a vintage-inspired bride, you will love the bronze tiaras with dark diamonds, very much in the style of the baroque era. Remember that to wear it correctly, the most important thing is that the tiara is centered in relation to the chin and nose This is the only way the jewellery will frame the look symmetrically.

Headbands

Unlike the tiara, which is placed obliquely, the headband is worn parallel to the face Its name comes from the Greek "to tie" and alludes to an object that was common among the Greeks and later Romans, who wore their hair crowned with a ribbon tied to the head.

Indeed, the headband is a hair ornament in the shape of an open hoop. Originally made of fabric, but over the years it has been presented in different versions, so today you can find velvet, tulle, satin, feather-based, with preserved flowers, quilted with pearls, with details of bows and also with shiny appliqués. A lace headband will look fantastic if you like vintage; while, if you like to wear it, you will be able to findIf you prefer an urban style, headbands in metallic colors, such as silver or gold, will be a very good choice. For a country look, a raffia design will be an original alternative that will steal the show. The headbands can be worn with your hair down or in updo's They are comfortable, versatile and adaptable to different outfits.

Crowns

Finally, crowns are another of the most popular accessories for brides, bordering the helmet of the head and are completely round in their original format However, the design of these pieces has mutated for brides, being able to find full crowns or crowns that do not end the circumference. In addition, they can be placed at the height of the forehead or placed further back.

The crowns with rhinestones, crystals or diamonds are ideal for those brides who are getting married in an evening ceremony and very elegant. However, there are many options, highlighting the following ones among the most demanded wreaths with natural flowers From crowns with a mix of XL flowers in various colours, to more minimalist designs with discreet flowers, for example, a half crown. There are also crowns with olive or laurel leaves, of Greek inspiration, which harmonise perfectly with empire cut dresses and which can be natural or artificial.The latter, made of materials such as brass or antique silver.

And if you are looking for wreaths with a romantic or delicate touch, you will love the wreaths with porcelain or mother-of-pearl flowers Glittering royal crowns look best with up-do's and veils, while wild crowns look best with loose or braided bridal hairstyles, without a veil.

Which one do you like best? Whatever your choice, a tiara, tiara or crown will only make your bridal hairstyle stand out even more. Don't be afraid to let it steal the spotlight!

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.