Gothabilly bridal up-do

Study this amazing pin-up bridal hair. Learn from it. Worship it. Lots more pics over here, including my personal fave, which is this one of the bride and her grandmother:

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About Ariel Meadow Stallings
Author of Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives, loves, and dorks out hard in Seattle, WA.








kim* said
ha ha ha how classy
Jennifer said
She is gorgeous!!!
And the pic of her grandma= LOL
LW said
omfg, I am in love.
ShiloM said
Ho-ly crap! The front makes a heart! Could it be anymore perfect? That hair, the lips…yowza! Grandma? The perfect mix of class and crass… hehehe Beautiful.
teri said
aww, that makes me miss my own nana.
but seriously. that hair is sexy incarnate.
Kerosene said
Awww! Well this was a pleasant suprise! I've always looked at all the weddingporn full of admiration.
Thank you Ariel, I'm blushing!
Shanah (aka Kerosene Deluxe)
ryan said
oohhhh! i've been waiting for her pics to drop. i had a bit of an OBB crush on her over on the forum. so.frackin.hot!
Rachel said
Kerosene! I am totally taking pictures of your hair to my stylist to see if she can do something similar.
Your grandma is hard core! Love it!
Jennifer Chernoff said
Wow! I love her hair and makeup and Granny. She looks like a piece of art.
Shaina said
Re: the "tacky" debate –
Yeah, everyone should be able to share their opinions. But it probably gets annoying to Ariel when she sees people being negative to brides that are just doing their thing.
nena said
SO
MUCH
AWESOME!
Kelli Ann said
Best Updo EVAR! She's so pretty!
@~>~~
Dixie said
You are BEAUTIFUL!
Your gorgeousness is so inspiring! I LOVE the photos, but when can we hear deets about the event itself?
kerosene said
Dixie, I'll post the full raport soon!
Rena' said
I thought she was Jennifer Tilly at first! Hotness!
Alie K said
Oh, grandmothers. I wish my grandma & grandpa were still around to see me married (and give the world the finger with me!) Awesome hair. Awesome grandma. Awesome hubby (presumably). That girl's got it all!
Stina said
Wicked Sweet Hair. Just wondering what brand of hair color your red is?? Do you happen to know the name or number of the color?? I am a stylist and would love to put this red in my hair for my wedding.
kerosene said
Hi Stina,
The red's I use are either 'pillarbox red' from Manic Panic or 'poppy red' from Directions (Directions one is the best one in my opinion)
The key is to leave it it as long as possible, the dye is natural so not harmfull…I covered mine with a plastic cap and let it sit for 6 hours…
kerosene said
I used 'punky colour' at first but the colour didn't turn out as it was supposed to be. I don't recommend that brand..I re-dyed it later on with the Manic Panic one mentioned above, which is a lot better.
Directions,in my opinion, is the best dye…
Stina said
Thanks so much for the info!! I have used manic panic many times. I have found not to have great results with pillarbox…dang it. I have used the vampire red and found it had more holding power just deposits a bit darker. hmmmm Directions I have used as well and your right about it being the better choise. Wish me luck. I have untill next Halloween to grown my hair out. Right now it is all Black. Dang why do i keep doing that.
Sheena said
cancel the wedding!
I think you've just turned me, you utter beauty, you!
seriously. wow. gorgeous. beautiful. wonderful woman you.
Emmy said
That pic is absolutely stunning!
Blair said
Oh my goodness. Seriously amazing.
Aria said
I wish her grandma was mine. I think that is the best pic EVER of a bride with a guest!
sanriofreak said
special effects – cherry bomb – ive tested all of the temp dyes, and this brand lasts the longest.