July 2014 Pam Wrigley's REAL brides - hairstyle inspiration!

I think it's safe to say that July was a little bit of a disappointment, weather wise, BUT that didn't stop the beautiful weddings rolling in. My brides all looked fantastic - it's always such a pleasure to work with such amazing people. I really do have the best job in the world... 

Anyway, enough bragging from me :) let's get onto what you REALLY want to see - July's real brides!

 

Alison looked positively radiant for her wedding at Hedsor House, as did her gorgeous bridesmaids! Her elegant, down 'do worked perfectly with her strapless gown and the braided up styles that her entourage went for completed Alison's look perfectly as well!

Jan's swept back style looked pretty amazing, matched with that fab, traditional jewellery, don't you think? I just adore that headpiece she wore. Also, would you check out the tresses on her sister Meera?! Wow - It's such fun working with hair like that. Glossy, full and with a bit of added sparkle!

Joo was lucky enough to have her big day celebrated at the idyllic setting of Nonsuch Park - what a wonderful place! Her curled up, chignon style with incorporated braiding and woven accessories to finish has got to be my favourite style I worked with this month - just perfect - and it looked wonderful with her veil fixed in too.

Nancy looked every inch the princess with her enviable, tumbling curls! Set off with that fab diamante hair band - you just can't go wrong really. Truly beautiful :)

Tracy's style suited her down to the ground and looked absolutely fantastic! A mix between a grecian up 'do and a classic bridal style, finished with a flowing, mid length veil - this look worked for her so well and I am so happy to have been a part of this precious occasion.

Thank you to all my beautiful brides for making my job possible! xxx

June 2014 REAL brides xxx

You're in for a treat this month! June introduced me to some of my most beautiful brides yet, with some really wonderful style choices to boot. Scroll through and take a look at this year's first collection of blushing summer REAL brides for some inspiration on your own styling and a sneaky peek at what I've been getting up to...

 Chloe went for a classic half up half down style with a little added volume at the crown for her wedding at Fulham Palace. I think this look worked so well with her absolutely stunning, lace trimmed dress and ended up having an almost retro feel to it.

 Emma opted for flowing, feminine curls with a softening side parting and veil. Doesn't she look fab?

 Liz Harvey walked down the aisle in Taplow sporting a glamourous, curled up 'do focusing around the nape of the neck for a really chic look. How amazing is her dress?!

A back view of Liz's style, showing off the intricate detailing and vintage style accessory.

I also had the pleasure of working with Liz's gorgeous Mother in Law!

 Laura's choice of a classic chignon bun NEVER goes out of style  and always looks great. Matched with that fab cage veil, she really was the belle of the ball!

 Laura's sister and chief bridesmaid chose to have her hair styled up into a mini beehive with a beautiful diamante clip and sections pulled out to the front for added softness.

 I loved working with Maria Huse at her traditional Norweigan wedding! Wearing her hair down with a slight curl at the bottom, complete with a sparkling alice band was the perfect accompaniment to her turn of the century style, waist long veil.

 Maria's sister, Katrina, went for one of my favourites: a tumbling Grecian up 'do! This was actually my style of the month for my online hairstyling course students to get to grips with.

Last but certainly not least we have Maria's brother, who's hair I didn't style, but I just had to get a shot of him in that brilliant traditional Norweigan outfit!

May REAL Brides xxx

Weddings just get better and better as the weather gets warmer, with all the gorgeous outdoor venues, Grecian inspired gowns and generally, more relaxed styles when it comes to hair.

However, it doesn't come without it's downsides too - hot weather = flyaways and makeup that just WILL NOT stay put! But fortunately, for my lucky brides, I have all sorts of nifty tricks up my sleeve to prevent you getting too hot and bothered. It's so important to me that your big day is everything you ever hoped and dreamed, so keep your eyes peeled for a new blog coming up with a few suggestions on how to enjoy this amazing weather and keep you looking great. 

But for now, here is a selection of my May brides... they all look amazing!!

Sarah went for a fab half up half down do which was gently curled for added softness

Cindy looked totally glam with her fantastic headpiece sitting atop her feminine side pony

Nazan wore one of my favourite looks this month: a beautiful up 'do complete with braiding detail and tiara!

Bonnie is getting ready for her big day, coming up soon! At her trial we decided on this stunning relaxed bun look.

Laura walked down the aisle at Nutfield Priory with this sophisticated, swept back chignon which worked brilliantly with her 'on trend' waist length veil.

Suzanne had her glorious wedding at Elvetham and really looked every inch the bridal princess with her curled half up half down do with veil and tiara!

April's REAL Brides 2014

Before deciding upon a makeup and hair stylist for your big day, it's always nice to be able to see some 'real brides' that your selected professional has worked on, rather than just photo-shoot images, so that you can feel happy in the knowledge that your ideal style can be created in your specified time frame and still look great! Because of this, I always make sure that I take a few photos of my own to post on here.

April was chocka block full of fabulous styles, with gorgeous curls coming back in a big way, in both up and down dos. With the summer months approaching, I expect to more relaxed, boho looks coming through on the trial requests, which I am really excited about working on. For those of you planning a spring/summer wedding, don't forget to check out our Bridal Hair Academy blog on how to repair your damaged, winter hair in time for your wedding: http://www.bridalhairacademy.com/2014/04/repair-damaged-winter-hair-spring-2014/

But for now, here are some of my favourite April brides. Enjoy! x

 Loved working on this curled, side bun. That hair accessory was totally amazing! And red hair is always a joy.

Cascading curls with a slight Audrey Hepburn lift at the roots for Vicky. A real traditional, princess look teamed with killer lashes! Beautiful.

 A chic up do for this bride to complete her Indian themed wedding! So much fun on this one.

 And don't her bridemaids look fab too?! Love the colour of those dresses.

Bouncy ringlets for the wonderful Rachel, getting married in Guilford. Adorned with a glittering hairband and right on trend waist length veil.

One of my trials this month where we tried out a variety of winding techniques to achieve the perfect curl. Looking forward to doing this one for real!

Another of of my favourite trials this month. This Grecian inspired style is going to look scorching at her summer wedding!

March 2014 wedding/bridal hair styles

Lots and lots of bridal hairstyling throughout March! It's always nice to be kept busy and getting to work in such amazing locations never gets old :)

Whilst I'm waiting on the beautiful, professional photos from all of these weddings I like to make sure that I have something to show to all of you, so I have taken a few snaps on my i-Pad to keep you going. Enjoy!

 

Trying out soft styles for Elizabeth's big day. A loosely curled, messy chignon and a fab half up half down style with braid detailing along the sides.  

Gemma looking gorgeous, ready for her wedding at the Aviator Hotel in Farnborough. Love that glittering hair accessory!

 Mamta Patel's stunning dress (I just had to get a photo of this!)

Sophie looked wonderful with her volumised bun complete with dimante brooch. And would you get a load of those cup cakes?! Yum!

 Jenny was getting married at High Clere castle - one of my favourite locations and home to Downton Abby! Jenny's choice of a loosely styled ballerina bun with subtle detailing worked perfectly with her vintage inspired off the shoulder gown.

And her mum looked great too! :)

xxx