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Ok, so here's my dilemma. We are trying to plan for a wedding for October of next year. I've had long hair for most of my life, but cut it to a short bob at the beginning of summer. I really have enjoyed having the short hair, but my mom thinks I should grow it out again for the wedding next year. I like my short hair and was going to keep it short, but I think I would like to have it long for wedding photos and stuff. What do you ladies think? Here's pictures of it both ways. Ignore the two tone hair with the long style, I was growing the color out (which is another thing I have to decide!). Neither pic is very attractive, but I didn't really feel like digging through my files for a flattering picture.

ETA: I know I'm not going to do a veil either way. I'm not a veil person.
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  • anythinggoldanythinggold member
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    edited December 2011
    I love the short hair, but being a short-haired gal myself I'm partial. Do you have ideas for short-haired wedding dos?
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  • swhite2012swhite2012
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    edited December 2011
    No, I don't. And I have VERY fine hair so it's tough to find styles that don't fall out easily.
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  • polkadot111polkadot111 member
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    edited December 2011
    I went through the same dillema with my past wedding dates. haha. Here's what I decided:

    I like shorter hair. But I wanted longer hair for the wedding pictures. Is it really worth it not feeling AS beautiful for the next year just because of 10 hours on one day?

    So, short hair. Plus I think you look best that way.
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  • tdwpg1984tdwpg1984 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think you look great with long and short hair, but I think for a wedding long hair would be better. I did something similar a few years ago, I had hair about as long as yours, went in and got a pixie cut. I LOVED it. But then last summer when my BF and I talked about moving in together then getting engaged sometime this year, married sometime next year, I was like "uh oh, if I want long hair for my wedding, I better start growing it!"
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  • lunarsongbirdlunarsongbird member
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    edited December 2011
    I'll admit...I haven't read your actual post- BUT I LOVE YOUR SHORT HAIR!!!

    Okay...I'll read it now.
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  • polkadot111polkadot111 member
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    Idk, I think curling it with a cute headband would look pretty.
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  • Ollie08Ollie08 member
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    Could you not keep your short hair and do extensions for the wedding? That way you've got the best of both worlds? FWIW I love the short hair on you. Just as long as *you'll* still feel bridal, then go ahead with the short hair.

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  • swhite2012swhite2012
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_wr-long-hair-short?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:a2fff1b0-1bfc-4b38-beec-e3b5c4e465bbPost:8504d12a-3f12-4168-8026-638dcfffbecb">Re: WR: Long Hair or Short?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Could you not keep your short hair and do extensions for the wedding? That way you've got the best of both worlds? FWIW I love the short hair on you. Just as long as *you'll* still feel bridal, then go ahead with the short hair.
    Posted by Ollie08[/QUOTE]

    <div>I thought about that, but the thought of extensions kinda weirds me out.</div>
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  • lunarsongbirdlunarsongbird member
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    edited December 2011
    Are you taking a honeymoon afterwards? What do you want to look like in your honeymoon pictures?
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  • swhite2012swhite2012
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_wr-long-hair-short?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:a2fff1b0-1bfc-4b38-beec-e3b5c4e465bbPost:ee0003bc-fcf8-4d6c-98e0-c2f5e6c2a72a">Re: WR: Long Hair or Short?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Are you taking a honeymoon afterwards? What do you want to look like in your honeymoon pictures?
    Posted by lunarsongbird[/QUOTE]

    <div>No we most likely won't be doing a honeymoon directly after.</div>
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  • lunarsongbirdlunarsongbird member
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    Hmm....Well you could do an updo for the wedding and get it cut before the honeymoon?
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  • motoLynmotoLyn member
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    edited December 2011
    There are plenty of short hair styles.  They aren't as elaborate as long hair up-dos but with the right accessories they are quite stunning.  Plus it is much less maintenance.  In the end it is up to you what you want.  I say that you can grow it out long now, find out what your wedding style and dress look like and if it can accommodate a shorter cute, CHOP off the hair.  :) I think you look more grown up with the shorter hair, more sophisticated. 

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  • desertsundesertsun member
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    edited December 2011
    I love myself in a bob, but I knew for my wedding, I would want my hair up and off my face. If it was loose, I'd be messing with it all day. So I grew mine out.

    You have to think about how YOU will be the most comfortable.


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  • swhite2012swhite2012
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_wr-long-hair-short?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:a2fff1b0-1bfc-4b38-beec-e3b5c4e465bbPost:4dfaeb59-bd86-4409-88b5-023f26eabe8c">Re: WR: Long Hair or Short?</a>:
    [QUOTE]There are plenty of short hair styles.  They aren't as elaborate as long hair up-dos but with the right accessories they are quite stunning.  Plus it is much less maintenance.  In the end it is up to you what you want.  I say that you can grow it out long now, find out what your wedding style and dress look like and if it can accommodate a shorter cute, CHOP off the hair.  :)<strong> I think you look more grown up with the shorter hair, more sophisticated. </strong>
    Posted by motoLyn[/QUOTE]

    <div>Yeah, it definitely is more flattering to my face and age as an everyday look. And you're right, it is much easier to cut off at the last minute than to grow it out again.</div>
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  • lilphillips14lilphillips14 member
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    edited December 2011
    Swhite...I like your hair both ways, honestly, so I'm no real help but...

    You're totally pretty. 
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  • swhite2012swhite2012
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_wr-long-hair-short?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:a2fff1b0-1bfc-4b38-beec-e3b5c4e465bbPost:6741cb48-aad0-4eab-bdcd-1bc179cbdbeb">Re: WR: Long Hair or Short?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Swhite...I like your hair both ways, honestly, so I'm no real help but... You're totally pretty. 
    Posted by lilphillips14[/QUOTE]

    <div>haha, thanks lil</div>
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  • mymissingpuzzlepiecemymissingpuzzlepiece
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_wr-long-hair-short?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:a2fff1b0-1bfc-4b38-beec-e3b5c4e465bbPost:1682d402-7dcd-45ff-955e-c4b2927f526b">Re: WR: Long Hair or Short?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Idk, I think curling it with a cute headband would look pretty.
    Posted by polkadot111[/QUOTE]

    <div>Completely agree. This would look sooo cute!</div><div>
    </div><div>P.S I love your short hair. I've always secretly wanted to go this short. </div>
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  • mymissingpuzzlepiecemymissingpuzzlepiece
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    edited December 2011
    Inspiration?


    Pretty waves tied up with pins 


    Cute curls with head band


    Sleek and classic



    ooo what bobby pins can do ;)

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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited December 2011
    I love puzzle's inspirational pics! I think you look amazing with shorter hair. I wouldn't change a look you love just to have long hair for your wedding day. I'm assuming since you said your hair is fine that it may not hold a curl very well? Although it *could* be long for the wedding, that doesn't mean it will be any easier to style depending on your hair type. You know your hair best....what would you be able to do with it if it were long???
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  • CCO2012CCO2012
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    edited December 2011
    I'd let it grow to about shoulder length and then add extension. That way it isn't too long, but you can style it any way you'd like! :)
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  • swhite2012swhite2012
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    edited December 2011

    Thanks for all the help ladies! I think I am going to keep it short.

    I loooove the last inspiration pic from puzzle. It's very much my style.

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  • mymissingpuzzlepiecemymissingpuzzlepiece
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_wr-long-hair-short?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:a2fff1b0-1bfc-4b38-beec-e3b5c4e465bbPost:0893c3de-5b28-448d-844a-d5ea102e4fa4">Re: WR: Long Hair or Short?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Thanks for all the help ladies! I think I am going to keep it short. I loooove the last inspiration pic from puzzle. It's very much my style.
    Posted by swhite2012[/QUOTE]



    I love the last and the first one the most. But you will look pretty either way :)
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