REAL BRIDES August 2014 (some of them anyway! More to come. Watch this space...)

August is always one of my busiest months for brides, and this year was no exception! So chocka block with fabulous styles and AMAZING venues, it's hard to know where to begin. In fact, there are so many excellent looks this month that I am going to break them up into two blogs! Here are a selection to get you started...

Julie went for a retro feel complete with her mum's 1964 bridal headpiece! Julie bought some netting for £2.50 off eBay and at the last minute, I created her birdcage veil. Such fun!  Here she is, looking absolutely fantastic, posing on her Camden Lock penthouse apartment balcony. 

Sarah went for a gorgeous half up half down do (with a little added volume on the crown!), whilst her bridesmaid had this wonderful, intricate braided bun. Perfect with their outfits! Just love them.

Sini also opted for the half up half down style (a popular choice for a reason!), with a fab, diamante hair accessory. Doesn't she look great?!

I helped Lindsay to get ready for her big day, at Kensington Roof Gardens, by styling this beautiful low, curled bun with a mini beehive. I had some lovely comments from Lindsay about our time together: "Hi Pam, I can't thank you enough for everything. Sorry I got getting stressed at the end. My hair and make up was perfect and stayed perfect and I had so many compliments. I had the best day of my life.  It was a pleasure working with you, you was so calm and so helpful and most importantly you created a look that was beyond my expectations and for that I will be eternally grateful.Thank you!"

Roxy wore a chic high bun to show off her enviable dress, finished with antique lace. She looked fabulous and her 'round the world' wedding cake was a stroke of genius!

Sarah also wore a gorgeous half up half down do, complete with tiara! Here she is with her mum and bridesmaid, ready to walk down the aisle in Chelsea.

Cordelia exuded Downton Abbey elegance at her wedding in Cain Manor, accompanied by her THREE pregnant bridesmaids! One baby was due in 4 days at the time...

I was lucky enough to style Katy Compton, an up & coming soprano singer! I just loved her floor length veil. Stunning!

So many more brides to come for August...watch this space! xxx

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!