Styles of Bridal Tiaras

The different styles of tiaras have varied so much throughout history. They have ranged from royal coronets and princess tiaras to a modern trend towards side tiaras and asymmetrical designs. The question is, which style do you go for? Your choice will depend on the hairstyle you choose for your big day and also the style of dress you go for.

If you want to go for the classic princess tiara look there a huge range of good quality crystal tiaras to choose from. Princess tiaras are usually symmetrical in shape and reach a peaked height in the taper down at each side. This style of bridal tiara looks great when matched with hair that is styled long and flowing or a half up-do so that your tiara has the appearance of three dimensional height against the hair and stands out beautifully. If you have your bridal tiara designed you can even have it made to match your wedding colours by using Swarovski crystals and highlight your theme beautifully. You could even incorporate ‘something blue’ into it by using crystals in this colour!

For half coronet style bridal tiaras the best hair style is a structured chignon (bun). A half coronet tiara is basically half the shape of a crown and is also symmetrical. It tends to have a greater height in the centre than a standard classical tiara. You can keep the tiara simple or embellish it to your heart’s content to create a stunning masterpiece that is sure to catch the eye and scream elegance.

The current trend for brides is to wear their hair in a side swept style. This type of hairstyle is very versatile and can be worn with a number of different bridal tiaras. The side tiara is extremely popular at the moment. The design is asymmetrical and this means that the majority of the feature is on one side and the tiara is secured to your head with a silk head band that matches the colour of your hair.  This type of bridal tiara give the impression it is floating within your hair thus creating a very dramatic look and looks exquisite in photographs. By incorporating some pearls and muted Swarovski crystals you can create a bridal tiara that royalty would be proud of! It will catch the light wonderfully and sparkle amazingly both in natural and romantic wedding lighting.

Bridal tiaras come in so many different shapes and styles and can be crafted using gold and silver.  A beautifully designed tiara can make a bride look and feel like a princess on her special day. You can now easily shop for bridal tiaras online. There are so many online stores that you will be sure to find the perfect bridal tiara to match your dress, hair and wedding theme.