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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.

Wedding mermaid crowns for your inner mermaid

Skip the veil in favor of these MERMAID CROWNS

Whether you’re channeling Darryl Hannah from Splash (gender-bent remake incoming!), or going goth chic with an Ursula vibe, these wedding mermaid crowns with crystals, seashells, semi-precious stones, and even wood, are the final touch your seaworthy wedding ensemble needs.

Let’s peruse the many versions of this whimsical headpiece style: bohemian, goth, simple, and seriously elaborate. There’s something for any landlubber up in here…

Flower crowns as seen on @offbeatbride #flowercrowns

Take your wedding flower crown obsession to the next level

We love ourselves a good veil, but the bohemian-fabulous trend of flower crowns is not-to-be-missed. Nothing tops a fabulously colored dress or wildly colored hair like a wedding flower crown, too. Top our noggins with flowers all day, every day.

From flora to greenery and succulents to unicorn horns, you MUST see these wedding flower crowns of all shapes and varieties.

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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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A flowery statement headpiece from Angelica Brigade

If you recall this wedding, you know that the bride, Joyz, is the master of chic drama. Her headpiece was the icing on the cake that was this luscious celebration. And now her accessory creations from [vendor-heart link="http://vendors.offbeatwed.com/listing/angelica-brigade"]Angelica Brigade[/vendor-heart] are available for you to snag for your own dramatic ensemble, including this silk-blend shantung clip.

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Feathers, chains, and flowers: a headband roundup

The Offbeat Bride Tribe was buzzing recently about the trouble of finding killer headbands for wedding hairstyles. And you know what, it has been a long time since we talked headbands, which is a shame since they are awesome for long-haired and short-haired brides alike, and for any hair texture.

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Use Kanzashi hair ornaments as a gorgeous 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.