Bridal Club Magazine

How to Choose a Wedding Tiara

The headpiece for your wedding can take several forms, including a ring of flowers, a veil, a headpiece, or a halo. Another somewhat traditional selection is the wedding tiara, which is definitely an elegant addition to your attire; it can make you look and feel like a princess.

The question of whether or not to wear a veil with your tiara is a truly individual decision. You want to look stunning, without taking away the attention from your dress. If your dress is simple, a wedding tiara can make it look elegant. If your dress is full of beading and sequins, or has a high neck or long sleeve, a veil with the tiara may be a bit too much. Some of the loveliest tiaras sparkle with rhinestones; others provide a quiet wreath of silk roses.

A tiara can be decorated with pearls or pearl-like beads, and some have hints of color. Before deciding on a tiara, you should know what type of hairdo you want, and whether or not it must be crafted around the tiara. If you are going for a western look, there is even a wedding tiara made to fit on the front of your cowboy hat.

One Internet retailer offers suggestions about which type of wedding tiara to purchase based on the shape of your face. There may be a few bridal shops near you that will allow you to take several tiaras home to try on with your dress, but most will ask you to bring in your dress so you can try them all on in the store. Make sure there is a return option before you become the proud owner of more than one tiara. If purchasing the tiara online, you will most likely not be able to return it.

As with many of your purchasing choices and selections, there are suppliers on the Internet that sell wedding tiaras. The prices can range of under $10 to over $200, and like anything else, there are a wide variety of styles to choose from. Look at several designs and then search for them on auction sites or in classified ads. You may also want to search offline at brideal shops in your area.

The price of a wedding tiara will vary, depending on style, size, and degree of ornate detailing. Start with the store where you bought your dress. They may have some pictures that you can examine, or some you can try on, before you start searching for a price or design. You may be able to get a discount buying it with your dress, but don't settle if you don't like it. There are always more places to look to find the perfect wedding tiara.

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