Do It Yourself Bridal Hairstyles

Ideas for accessorizing wedding hair on a budget

If you're on a budget (and who isn't these days?), don't be afraid to get creative with your wedding hairstyle. It's time for you to have your own Martha Stewart moment: c'mon get crafty! Spend less than $5 on a homemade hair accessory and noone in the front row of your wedding will be the wiser. Really, who says you have to have your hair professionally styled or spend a bundle to look gorgeous? A little creative thinking goes a long way to create an elegant, glamorous hairstyle for your wedding day. Try on budget wedding hairstyles in our virtual hairstyle studio.

Take your cues from your bridal bouquet and accessorize your hair with live orchids, gardenias or exotic flowers your guests have never before seen. You'll elicit oohs and aahs when you tuck a flower behind one ear, especially if you plan on exchanging I Dos on the beach. This flower-centric look is fetching with a ponytail or bun worn low on the nape of the neck.

Wrap a vintage necklace or string of pearls around the base of a low ponytail, or drape it around an updo for a pretty effect. You can also use your favorite brooch, passed down through generations, as a bridal hair accessory. Attach it to your bridal hairstyle by removing the pin and gluing it to a piece of fabric. Pin the fabric with a few strategically placed bobby pins.

A fresh, flirty ponytail works for a casual wedding because it strikes the perfect balance betwen sophisticated and playful. Fancy ribbons will glam up your wedding ponytail in a pinch. If you wrap a textured ribbon around your hairstyle, don't let the ends dangle longer than the ends of your ponytail to keep the look neat. Tease the crown for volume, gather loose curls low and to the side for a romantic wedding look your groom will love. --Stephanie Simons

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