Now that it’s getting down to the wire (T minus 17 and counting), I’m trying to figure out my accessories.
Bridal headpieces come in all different styles and designs but I think I’ve narrowed it down to two I really like. One, the mantilla veil, I think is a little more formal and I think I’ll wear one like that for the ceremony. But for the reception, I don’t want to be weighed down by a veil, but I would like a little fancy in my hair.
I’ve decided to wear my hair down, something like this, but with tighter curls:
I love the idea of a casual headband dressed up for the occasion. It should stay put and hopefully I won’t have to fuss with a comb or bobby pins while I’m cuttin a rug on the dance floor. 
The steal option would involve a little DIY, but it shouldn’t be too involved. I’d by a regular headband and just wrap it in ivory ribbon before securing the flower to the headband.
Splurge ($675):
Source: Jennifer Behr Bridal Collection
Steal(~$55):
Source: Etsy Seller jennypickle
So I need a little reassurance before I order the steal flower. Help me out here – should I do it?
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Yes! Love it!
By Kelly on 08.06.09 9:08 am | Permalink
$675? Unless the Behr headband comes complete with diamonds and a full body massage, I’d pick one of the other options. Yegads. The Etsy fascinator is lovely and think of what you can do with the money you save.
By thea on 08.06.09 3:19 pm | Permalink
Please, before you buy the steal, look at some accessory stores at your local mall. I seriously bought a beautiful, white flower hair clip that was pretty big for $8. I got mine from an accessory store called Amuse. Claire’s is also a good choice. But if you don’t find any, I’m all about saving money, and the etsy flower isn’t a bad choice either.
By Anonymous on 08.06.09 6:41 pm | Permalink
Don’t forget to look at Claire’s and other accessory stores at your local mall first! I found a beautiful flower hair clip for $8 that I will wear for my wedding. If you don’t find any, then I’d say of course, go with the etsy steal.
By Najat on 08.06.09 6:43 pm | Permalink
BTW I found mine at an accessory store that was like Claire’s, called Amuse. All of the trendy stores have tons of selection right now for flower hair clips.
By Najat on 08.06.09 6:44 pm | Permalink
Have you bought your hair piece yet???
Here’s a gorgeous option from forever21.com for only $2.50!
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhat%5Fhairgoods&product%5Fid=1065018590&Page=1#
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhat%5Fhairgoods&product%5Fid=1065133916&Page=1#
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhat%5Fhairgoods&product%5Fid=1056612563&Page=all#
By Aliya on 08.06.09 11:35 pm | Permalink
Here’s a few other beautiful options I’m also considering. The prices of these range from $19.99 to $35:
http://www.fascinatorsnyc.com/bridal-c-1.html?zenid=hdushe7lhocdisuc9jvfs4av34
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=15907041&parentid=W_ACC_HAIRACCESSORIES&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=39&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_ACC_HAIRACCESSORIES&popId=WOMENS_ACCESSORIES&prepushId=
By Aliya on 08.06.09 11:46 pm | Permalink
This one on ebay looks just like the etsy one you posted at ~ half the price. (This is the last one, I promise. It’s just, I’ve searching for the exact same thing!). Let us know which one you choose.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Birdcage-Fascinator-Ivory-Wild-Rose-with-Ivory-Feathers_W0QQitemZ370115996067QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item562ca1e9a3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
By Aliya on 08.06.09 11:58 pm | Permalink
OK, here is my secret weapon for getting exactly what you want at cheap prices. …. its http://www.etsy.com … there are homemade items and they have a slew of these flowers on there for your wedding hair. They have a special name but I can’t think of it right now. But definitely DO NOT splurge on this. You will regret it BIG TIME.
By Anonymous on 08.12.09 11:52 am | Permalink
OK, here is my secret weapon for getting exactly what you want at cheap prices. …. its http://www.etsy.com … there are homemade items and they have a slew of these flowers on there for your wedding hair. They have a special name but I can’t think of it right now. But definitely DO NOT splurge on this. You will regret it BIG TIME.
By Alicia on 08.12.09 11:53 am | Permalink
I made my hair flower from silk flowers and feathers I bought from michaels for $7…
Here’s a picture of it
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YnUCdQLedKU/Sm82Xc9feQI/AAAAAAAAAvY/QKjITvGRp90/s1600-h/A-0858.jpg
By Ms.B on 08.15.09 10:47 pm | Permalink
The fascinator by jenny P is awesome.
By Amy-Jo Tatum on 08.25.09 12:55 pm | Permalink
ARE YOU MARRIED!!!!!
By Bridgette on 08.27.09 9:05 pm | Permalink
The Etsy one is beautiful but you can have an etsy seller make you a replica for $15
By LowKeyBride on 08.30.09 5:00 pm | Permalink
Where have you gone?! Hopefully you’re enjoying the start of your marriage and are simply taking a well-deserved blogging break, but I hope you’ll be back soon with some info on how your wedding turned out!
By Michele on 09.14.09 3:39 pm | Permalink
Splurge on the first headpiece! Beautiful
By Judy on 02.17.10 2:53 pm | Permalink
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