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Modern Wedding Posted: May 18, 2011

We’ve had a lot of requests for Hair and Beauty inspiration lately, it seems you can’t get enough hair and makeup ideas! To be honest, I’m a little the same… I love flicking through magazines and checking out other people’s great hair ideas! I find that sometimes the best inspiration comes from beautiful real brides rather than models and shoots. So with that in mind, I’ve been combing (no pun intended) through our stunning real wedding archives and have pulled together some gorgeous hair and beauty ideas. Since these aren’t specialised hair and beauty shoots, keep in mind that there won’t be the perfect front, back and side view of each hairstyle, but any good hairdresser will be able to replicate these looks if you show them what you want. Remember to always have a trial to ensure you perfect your ideal wedding day hair. And try to get your hair and makeup artists working together to create a cohesive overall look.

Beautiful bob with a retro alice band and lush red lip. Image courtesy Vivid Photography.

Sleek chignon with a soft fringe, nude pink lip, shimmering eyes and lots of lashes. Image courtesy gm photgraphics.

Half up, half down, soft waves. Golden brown and peach natural makeup. Images courtesy Divinity Photography.

Intricate, relaxed, plaited updo, with silk flowers and veil. Image courtesy Jetty Blue Photography.

Soft curls with side-swept fringe, half up half down with a silk flower. Beautiful golden skin and pink cheeks and lips. Image courtesy Inlighten Photography.

Sleek and shiny updo at the nape of the neck. Image courtesy Natural Lights Photography.

Curled, side-swept updo with soft side fringe and veil. Image courtesy Bloom Photography.

Softly back-combed half up style with loose waves. Image courtesy Cameron Bloom Photography.

Relaxed curled and braided up do with side-swept fringe. Soft eyes, naturally pink cheeks and lips as the focus. Images courtesy Inlighten Photography.

Soft ringlets, half up half down backcombed with off-centre part at the front. Dramatic smoky eyes, soft coral cheeks and lip. Image courtesy Glenn Duffus Photography.

Soft ringlet and flick style with blunt fringe and top pinned back. Sheer, dewy skin, emphasised lashes and a soft flush of coral lips and cheeks. Image courtesy Sweet Monday Photography.

Sleek updo with side part. Warm smokey eye, deep pink lip and contoured cheeks. Image courtesy Port Melbourne Photography.

Dramatic sleek high bun. Hair & Makeup by Byron Butcher, Fascinator by Skye Collections, Image & Photography courtesy NGG Studios.

Lustrous, sleek half up half down with soft layering. Lots of lashes, soft dewy skin and natural pink lip. Image courtesy Nadine Saacks Photography.

How are you planning on having your hair and makeup done? Have you found some inspiration here? Let us know! Leave your comments in the section below, stop by Facebook or Tweet Us @ModernWeddingOz.

Have you checked out our competitions? We’re giving away a Luna Novias Wedding Gown and a Sydney Photography Package. Make sure you get your entries in!!

Would you like more Hair and Beauty Inspiration? Check out Beaut-Inspiration and Hair Raising Ideas.

Enjoy!
R xox

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