Bridal Aislusions

Some Great Looks for Women of Color!

Maura — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:16:35 +0000

Black and Asiatic women are really lucky when it comes to bridal hair jewelry - it looks GREAT in their hair ( that contrast between the dark hair and the shiny jewels ) and their hair is thicker and holds hair jewelry really well! If you are thinking about something a little different for your wedding ensemble, I encourage women of color to think about hair jewelry - check these women out…they look awesome.

Sneak Peek at New Products Coming Soon To DTA

Maura — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:40:51 +0000

I’ve found some awesome new products which will soon be joining the lineup at DTA.

A beautiful slim headband / side fascinator combo - this would be wonderful for a woman with fine or short hair!

A lovely new cage veil:

We’ll be adding a lovely selection of artificial ( and very realistic ! ) flowers on alligator clips to clip at the base of a bun, or above the ear. Here’s an artificial gardenia:

And last but not least - a few new highly jeweled barrettes are coming soon. How gorgeous is this one?? A little Art Deco…I want to wear it every day!

I’ve got braids on my mind again…

Maura — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:12:39 +0000

What is it about braids? I find myself fascinated by a beautiful hairstyle with just intricate braiding. Tight against the head, loose, piled on top - I love them and they are very hair accessory friendly! Also, braiding is just right for a beach wedding - no flyaway hair to worry about!

Pretty Pretty!

Maura — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:42:43 +0000

I love to see how other women have effectively used hair accessories for a lovely bridal or special occasion look. Here are a few more really lovely pics to share:

Short Hairstyles with Accessories!

Maura — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:47:02 +0000

The one question I get asked the most - hands down - is what I would suggest for the bride with short hair.

Personally, I’ve always felt a bride should look like herself, only more “done up” to mark the special occasion. If you never wear your hair up and you do on your wedding day, you might not be as comfortable as you could be.

Here are a few lovely looks I’ve found for women with shorter hair.

Random Saturday Hairstyles with Hair Jewelry!

Maura — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:43:45 +0000

Have fun looking at more styles I’ve found here on the Net.

Every week, I get a list from my ISP telling me which photos are posted around the web - and the vast majority of my pictures are hotlinked ( It’s ok, I don’t mind! ) into bridal forums. I love that you guys are sharing these pics with each other! In fact, it’s fun following the link and finding one of my photos on a Scandanavian or Arabic bridal website!

I always love 1/2 up, 1/2 down.

Pretty use of small crystal pins!

And Now For Something A Little Bit Different…

Maura — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:51:30 +0000

Hello, Gorgeous!

Welcome to Aveline, the newest addition to Down The Aisle Bridal - lovely vintage crystal medallions woven on your choice of a white or ivory ribbon. Whether you are looking for something off the beaten path, or have very short hair and want a headband like look - Aveline DTA0492 is for you. Tied in a pretty bow at the nape of your neck, Aveline is sure to enhance any bridal ensemble with a touch of “Hey, that’s different!” bling. I love it - and I hope you do, too.

Aveline, DTA0492 is $72.00

A Snowy Morning Has Me Thinking…Beach Wedding!

Maura — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:43:05 +0000

I’ve been enjoying the 30″ of snow we received here in Maryland - nearly everything is closed and the landscape is just gorgeous…but it also made my thoughts turn to sand, sun, and surf. How about you? Have you been thinking about a destination wedding? The beach is never far from my mind, that is for sure…

Beach hairstyles are , for the most part, pulled back into a low bun. Why? Think about the weather. The wind. What if its windy on your wedding day? Do you want your perfect hairstyle whipping every which way? Pulled back, you will look put together no matter what comes your way!

Here are some beautiful beach styles with lovely hair accents - flowers, and pins are typical for these looks.

Are those large stephanotis blossoms or orchids? Either way...pretty!

Before & After pics; More Pretty Hair Styles!

Maura — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:51:01 +0000

Here are a few great before and after pics which hopefully will give you some incentive to really take that hair up a notch for your wedding day!

Here are a few other beautiful hairdos I’ve found in the last week as well.

Next week: a post for my reader’s requests: Short hairstyle pics and ideas!

The Start of Engagement Season!

Maura — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:52:04 +0000

Wedding pros know: Thanksgiving marks the start of the official engagement season. More couples get engaged around the holidays than at any other time of the year!

Here are a few great pics to jump start the newest soon to be brides among us.

In response to a few email questions I’ve received about short hair and hair accessories, look for my blog on what you can do for short hair coming soon!

Could this braid crown be any sweeter?