By: Bimol Bee
Submitted: 2012-01-16 10:58:33 | Word Count: 625
Tiaras are often used by brides for their weddings. Generally, a tiara is a sort of crown that was earlier worn by kings and emperors only. Called a diadem, this decoration was extremely popular among women of the British Royal Family in the 19th century. Nowadays, these items are used to "crown" beauty winners. But lately, tiara has been used as a bridal accessory. Today, it renders more elegance than the social status worn by a young bride. It's not only very beautiful, but will also help to create definite hairstyles, such as the up-do. Tiaras can be combined with veils as well.
What is Better - Veil or Tiara?
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Usually, a future bride has no much money to purchase all the accessories she wants, so she has to choose between a veil and a tiara. For many girls, this is a difficult choice, as both of these decorations are beautiful and not practical at the same time. Taking into account their costs, the bridal tiara is less expensive. For instance, rhinestone tiaras cost approximately thirty dollars and are easier to maintain. Besides, veils are produced from such delicate materials as tulle and can be decorated with gemstones.
Few brides consider practicality before their weddings. And the major reason why tiaras have become more popular during the last several years is because many couples want to have informal ceremonies which presuppose outdoor affairs on the beach or in the park where too big and elaborate veils will be very inconvenient. Bridal tiaras are more comfortable and won't be blown off by the wind.
Important Accessories
It's not that easy to find a proper tiara. If you're going to use it instead of a veil, it must shine. Pay special attention to the hairstyle and your face shape! At first, choose your wedding dress and then the accessories to match it. A bride should never wear a tiara unless she is absolutely crazy about it. You can also decorate your hair with such decorations as combs, headbands, and hair jewelry.
As the tiara is often called the "princess of headpieces" it should be used correctly in order to complement your wedding gown. The bridal tiara can be combined with veils and other headpieces. It suits both upswept hairstyles and even short cuts. You can find the bridal tiaras decorated with pearls, crystals, or rhinestones. Besides, it can be worn for formal and causal ceremonies.
Consider Your Face Shape
In comparison with the veil which partially hides the face, the tiara on the opposite will draw attention to your face. And if it's incorrectly selected you risk to have a visually too full, too long or thin. Let's discuss the most common face shapes and the recommended tiara for each of them.
Round Face: A woman with a round and even somewhat plump face should choose a tiara with some height. In this way, a bridal tiara with a peak will make your face visually thinner and longer. You can be really impressed by the affect you'll see on your formal photographs.
Full face: A woman with this type of face is recommended to select the thin tiara which is similar to a classic "V" on top. This will create the illusion of a longer face. And it's better to choose a somewhat shorter dress.
Oval Face: women with oval faces should never choose the tiaras with high peaks which will make the face look longer. If you wish to make your face look less oval consider a short tiara which is not very decorated. Wear it on the front of your head.
Long Face: ladies with long faces are recommended thin and even tiaras with almost no height. Such a headpiece will make your face look less long.
