Tiaras offer the most stunning look for any bride. They are a beautiful, delicate and add accent to any style dress, from simple and modern to traditional. You can wear your tiara with or without a veil, that comes down to personal preference and style of wedding. When worn correctly, they can look tasteful and timeless and of course, make you look just like the princess you have always wanted to be on your wedding day.

When the right one is selected, it is unbelievable how the tiara can transform a simple wedding dress into a beautiful one. But before you go and simply pick any tiara which looks enticing on the shelf, remember that just like everything else about your wedding look, there are certain rules every bride needs to bear in mind when selecting her wedding tiara.

When choosing a bridal tiara you need to keep a few things in mind, the shape of your face should be the first thing you look at when trying on different styles of tiaras.  A tiara should draw attention to your face by framing it but not over-powering, or drawing attention away from your face.  Here’s a guideline to follow to help you better select the right tiara,

Choose a tiara according to your face shape. The wrong shape tiara can make your face look too long and thin or too short and full. Here is a guide:

• Round face: To make your face appear longer, choose a tiara with some height or one that has a peak.  A princess style tiara is perfect for this.

• Long face: We recommend headbands or tiaras with little or no height that extend over your head from one side to the other at an even height.

• Oval face: Avoid pieces with a peak at the top, which will make your face appear longer. Wearing a headband, forehead piece, or a back piece will make your face appear less oval.
• Full face: To create the illusion of a longer face, wear a tiara that peaks into a “V” at the top.

It may be confusing at first trying to follow so many different rules, which is why the tiara should be one of the last few items to be selected. Once you have selected the dress, accessories and hairstyle you are going to go with on your wedding day, it is really not that difficult to know what to look for.

Remember that everything about your ensemble should flow well together, creating a timeless, classy, elegant and sophisticated look. So have it down, know exactly what you want on your wedding day, how you want to look, what you are going to wear, what jewelry and hairstyle you want and you are well on your way to selecting a beautiful tiara for the finishing touch.

Just be sure you don’t change your mind about anything halfway through!