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wedding veil alternatives

No wedding veil? No problem! From fascinators to headpieces, headbands to hair clips, tiaras to circlets, we’ve got some great ideas about things you can put on your head OTHER than a wedding veil.

6 things you never knew about wedding headpieces

The lost art of millinery: 6 things you should know about wedding headpieces

Are you the type who bubbles over with personality? Choosing hair accessories with pops of color or bold textures for you and your wedding party is an easy way to add personal style to your wedding. Local fashion trends over the past several decades have distanced the Americans from the millinery arts. So, as we return to the glory of headpiece options allow me to share with you my insider knowledge as a milliner, and bridal accessory designer…

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Use Kanzashi hair ornaments as a gorgeous wedding veil alternative

Offbeat Bride Tribe moderator Creepingminx knew she didn’t want to wear a veil, and got overwhelmed whilst looking for fascinators. So she drew on her love of Japanese hair styles to decide on her amazing veil alternative.

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More dreamy bridal headdress magic from The Plumed Serpent

I haven’t been able to get The Plumed Serpents’ dreamy headpieces out of my mind since Ariel first introduced us to The Plumed Serpentfirst introduced us. So now I’m REALLY excited, because I get to show you MORE works of head art from Daniella White, the crafty maven behind the headdresses. And there’s also a special discount for Offbeat Bride readers. OMG, come look!

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Camias Jewelry Designs: bridal accessories right out of Renaissance, Celtic lore, and fairytale epics

If you’re having an Elvish, Celtic, or whimsical wedding theme (like Lord of the Rings!), Camias Jewelry Designs would be the PERFECT addition to your outfit. And if you’re thinking “there’s something vaguely familiar about Camias Designs” that’s because there is!