Thoughts on hairchains/headchains?

sarahjane222

My MOH/sister laughed at me when I told her I wanted to wear one. I don't want anything too huge hanging on my forehead - maybe just a small rhinestone or something. Something like this: http://bellashoot.com/p/22214 or this DIY one http://www.allthegoodgirlsgotoheavenblog.com/basic-blog-mode/2014/2/12/diy-bohemian-chain-headpiece

Here is my dress: http://www.acsformals.ca/site/pages/Alfred%20Angelo%20Disney%20Belle%20206%20a.htm ...not sure if a hairchain/headpiece even goes with it. 

Thoughts? (or suggestions on what may be better? Looking for a dramatic non-traditional thing, I think)

artbyallie

Honestly, no, those do not go with a ballgown. I would expect a bride who wore those to be in a white sundress or an otherwise bohemian-looking choice.

lookame3639

I don't like those with ballgowns, it's to informal on an otherwise formal gown. If your dress was more informal, medieval or bohemian then yeas but balldown, not so much.

that being said you can wear what you want. You may get some side eyes or some confused looks but if you really want to wear a head chain it's up.to you.

amelisha

If that's the kind of thing that you would wear normally, I'd say go for it. But if it's not your usual style. I think it has the potential to look kind of costumey, if you know what I mean.

STARMOON44

I agree with you MOH.

climbingsingle

I don't think it goes with your dress.

missdelilah

Agreed.  Not those chains with a ball gown, or anything other than something really casual.  Personally, unless it's something that fits with your all over style, and that you'd consider wearing elsewhere, I suggest leaving it out of your wedding.

bridesontherun

If you lean to the bohemian hippie side (and I do) both the headpieces you picked out are very pretty, and classy, but very bohemian. Your wedding dress says something very different. It says I am the ultimate princess. So the message if you wore both the dress and the headpiece would be conflicting.

So it really depends on you and your personality. Are you the Bohemian having letting her inner princess out for this magical day? Or are you the Bohemian Princess with a dress to make others happy? Or (and this option is the only one that I would suggest combining the two looks) Are you odd and quirky (in the best way) and you are combining different elements throughout your wedding for a compilation of decor that would never go together, but somehow it just does - with a self confidence that you could pull off the craziest outfit on a normal day?

If you are the first - Boho letting out your inner Princess I suggest going complete princess. If you don't want to go full crown (which would completely match with the style of your dress) you can add a blingy headband that will offer a nod to the crown and fit with the style, but still be the simple look your pieces seem to go for.

If you are the 2nd - and you have a dress to make others happy, perhaps there could be a "more you" dress for the reception that you could let your inner Bohemian out? I hate to watch when people sacrifice anything true to their nature to please others, but I understand there are people out there that the sacrifice itself makes those people happy.... What it comes down to is Be Happy. And the third - go for it, but don't care what people think. If it's "you" then let it be you, and there can be no wrong. Best of luck in your search for the accessories! (Edit to include the head pieces could also be considered part of a cultural heritage, such as South Asian. But then I would not have gotten that from the dress you showed us.)

sarahjane222

@bridesontherun definitely Boho letting out my inner princess for the day. Thank you for helping me figure this out. It seems silly but actually helps a lot! 

Now I just have to figure out what to put on my head that will match but still stay true to my princessy theme!

chibiyui

Maybe something where the chain doesn't go across your forehead would work better with that dress?

RebeccaFlower

I'm glad you're rethinking this. I think it's one of those things people end up regretting. I think even with the bohemian look, they're weird looking.

MandyMost

That picture above looks like a gorgeous compromise!

Also, perhaps you could wear a head chain to the rehearsal dinner, or some other pre-wedding event where you have to get dressed up? 

southernbelle0915

Here are other wedding photos where people wore headbands/chains:

When you go with things that are trendy - like a headchain - you may look back at your photos the way you're looking at the ones I posted.

I would reconsider this idea.

msuprincess04

I agree with your MOH. Every time I see one of these with formal attire I think: