Weddings present unique challenges to both reception halls and the couples-to-be-married themselves as there are many traditions that have long gone unchallenged in the world of wedding trends, modified instead (how many shades of white do we have now?) However, as we’ve continually pointed out in the past year, personalization is slowly starting to become as important as tradition and thus that makes our topic for this week, trendy hairstyles for 2016, particularly relevant as hair lends itself to literally countless options.
So how do you wade through the many styles and colors and perms to find the perfect hairstyle for you? First off, let’s look at some of the major trends we saw at Bridal Fashion Week earlier this year, starting with elegant braids. Not only do intricate and ambitious braids make a real statement as you walk down the aisle, they are also being embraced by many of the top bridal designers like Kelly Faetanini, Della Giovanna, and Theia. To create a truly romantic look, try an updo with layered braids and face-framing strands.
Another trend we observed in full force is what some are referring to as “Laissez Hair,” meaning that these looks give the feel of being just quickly put together to create an ephemeral yet truly memorable look. In addition, this look feels fresh compared to the decades of overly-fussy hairstyles, breaking things down to the raw components to create a cool alternative for forward-thinking brides. Of course, if the laissez look is your go-to anyway, then forget whether it’s trendy or not and just go with your gut!
Finally, one other trend that really plays into the personalization movement of wedding style these days is adding an accent of some sort, from flowers to ribbons to something that’s entirely personal to you, like a trinket or even a piece of jewelry perfectly arranged. And if you love butterflies, then we suggest you take a look at the Ines Di Santo show from bridal week where her models had stylized butterflies woven into their hair.
The key takeaway here is that while there are countless hairstyles to choose from and more than a couple of trends really riding the moment, what really matters is finding a look that really captures your personality and relationship.
