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Meagan
Devoted October 2020

Updo or Half-up

Meagan, on July 8, 2020 at 2:45 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 43

I'm having a hard time deciding how I want to wear my hair. For the longest time, I was very set that I wanted to wear my hair half-up, half-down. That's how I wear my hair the most often (if it's not in a ponytail), and that's how I've done my hair before for formal events.

It's what I always envisioned and thought I would like the best, but after having the postpone the wedding, I've had time to reconsider and now I don't know what I want haha! I've noticed a lot of brides wearing their hair up, and I love how elegant and sophisticated it looks. Since I wear my hair half-up so often, part of me wonders if it would be more special to do something a little different. I had my trial the other day and I was planning to try an updo after the half-up style but I was hungry (I missed lunch) and I thought the half-up style looked nice so I just told her not worry about it.

Know I'm pondering if I should schedule another trial to see. What do you all think? Here's a picture of my dress, the trial hair, and what I'd think I'd like for an updo.


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43 Comments

Latest activity by Meagan, on July 30, 2020 at 11:04 AM
  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I love both! you know i had the same issue where i didn't know if i wanted up or half up. because half up half down looks better on me. updo looks terrible on me but my dress looks better with an updo. anyway, a solution my MOH gave me was updo for ceremony and then let it down for reception.

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  • Mrs. S
    Super November 2019
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    I say do it how you feel most beautiful, not how other brides do it. Because you’re going to have a thousand pictures of yourself looking like that and you want to be happy.
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  • Meagan
    Devoted October 2020
    Meagan ·
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    Thank you so much! That's a great idea! I'm sure an updo looked gorgeous on you even if you didn't feel as comfortable! Maybe I'll try on my dress and wear my hair up and see how it feels and looks then decide if I should consider Trial #2

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  • Meagan
    Devoted October 2020
    Meagan ·
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    That's such great advice! I've heard so many women say they wish they would have worn their hair a different way because the didn't feel like themselves on their wedding. That's my one concern with going up! But I wear my hair in a ponytail fairly often so maybe it wouldn't feel too foreign!

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    Beautiful dress and your hair looks great too! I am partial to the updo, as it is very similar to what I had at my wedding! I don't think you can go wrong with either style. Some things to consider... will it be warm during your wedding? If so, an updo might be nice! Also, your dress appears to have a pretty back, so an updo might be nice to show that off! I also agree that doing something totally different with your hair on your wedding day is fun!

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  • Chelsea G
    Devoted June 2021
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    I agree with PP. Do your hair how you like it to be done. You can always do a hair trial to see if you like it up and the decide from there.

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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
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    I think an updo would be gorgeous but only you can make that choice and just to clarify no choice would be a wrong one. Do what makes you more comfortable. The last thing you want is to look unhappy or uncomfortable in your photos. Your dress is absolutely stunning by the way.

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  • Belle
    VIP August 1997
    Belle ·
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    Beautiful dress!!! 😍
    Uo or half, depends. Take a picture from each side with an up do, and see if you prefer that or the other hairdo.
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    I had this debate too, but I feel most like “me” with my hair down so I chose half up half down Smiley smile
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    I’d vote for an updo!! I think it will look great with your wedding dress, and updos stand the best chance of holding up your whole wedding day!

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  • Suzann
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    Both are beautiful, but I have to say the all up one is my personal favorite. Good luck with your decision!

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  • Meagan
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    That's a great point! The wedding will be in October so it should feel nice, but we will be outside so it might be nice to have extra security. Thank you so much for your advice!!

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  • Meagan
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    Thank you! I might do another trial since I feel so undecided. It's not cheap, but it would be worth it I think Smiley smile

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  • Meagan
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    Meagan ·
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    Thank you so much!! You're so sweet! Yes, comfort is definitely king! I think I might try an updo just to see, and maybe that will feel just as natural as half-up

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  • Meagan
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    Ahh thank you so so much!! I still can't believe I'll be able to wear it in a few months! It was hard keeping it in the closet for the original date.

    I'll try that! And maybe I'll put on the dress also to see how it all looks together

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  • Meagan
    Devoted October 2020
    Meagan ·
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    It's such a tough decision! It's easy to see other beautiful styles and want to try them. Your hair looks so gorgeous in the picture!

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  • Meagan
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    Meagan ·
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    That's a great point! It would be so nice not to worry about my hair moving throughout the day! Thank you so much!

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  • Meagan
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    Meagan ·
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    Thank you so much for your input!! That helps a ton!

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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
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    No problem!

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    Savvy September 2020
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    Updo or Half-up 5
    That is up do I am choosing with my headband for my wedding coming up
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