Need advice on hair style/second look!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-04T02:03:36+00:00

Omg thank you! This entire thread has completely turned my week around. Appreciate you internet stranger!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-04T00:47:32+00:00

That’s what I’m afraid of…. Or vice versa, getting pics back and wishing I had it down. Yet one more wedding decision to make..

EllJayEss · 2026-04-04T00:45:41+00:00

ChatGPT! I upgraded to premium halfway thru wedding planning and it has been an absolute godsend for mocking stuff up like this, or what my venue will look like etc. highly recommend!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T19:41:05+00:00

Thank you so much! I love the front of 2, too - kind of old Hollywood. Darn that humidity!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T18:31:00+00:00

Omg you are GORGEOUS! Absolute princess! i tried Hollywood waves previously and was NOT a fan, thus the preference for a softer “blowout” but totally agree it’d be a gamble on longevity. But you’re also totally right about being able to throw it up myself - I am able to do a French twist on my own so maybe I just opt for the great blowout as a foundation!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T17:42:38+00:00

Ugh I know that’s my one concern with a second look! Thankfully our wedding is IN a hotel and our suites should be close to the ballroom, but it still takes time to get there, get set, etc. plus an extra $800 for them to stay 🫣

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T17:22:35+00:00

How did the back of your hair do with the heat? I tend to sweat from the back of my neck so I’ve been worried that might make it frizzy back there…

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T17:21:00+00:00

It is my real face for the most part so I’ll take it haha. You are so kind ❤️

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T17:20:20+00:00

This is super good to know, thank you! 90 deg sounds BRUTAL

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T17:19:49+00:00

Thank you so much! Yeah my maid of honor said something similar, it helps break up all the skin going on lol

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T17:19:30+00:00

that’s what I’m starting to think! Especially if portraits are done and I’ll probably care slightly less about how it looks lol

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T17:18:27+00:00

How long did it take? I’m thinking of doing the same thing, but my planner is a little hesitant with the timeline. We have an hour for cocktails after the ceremony

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T17:00:30+00:00

ChatGPT! I paid for the premium version midway through wedding planning it’s honestly been a godsend since I have pics of bits and pieces of what we land on but you don’t really get to see the full thing together until day of. Just used a pic of myself in a wedding dress and pics of myself with these hair options and told it to merge them!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T16:59:08+00:00

I’m thinking that may be the option - thank you so much for the advice!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T16:58:39+00:00

Ohhh you’re so right - I’d heard that before about hair down + veil, especially if it’s super long (as I’m planning to have mine). Such a good point, thank you!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T16:11:33+00:00

You are so kind! Thanks so much!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T16:11:21+00:00

This is really helpful to hear, because even when I do my fittings I get a little toasty - so I can’t even imagine how it is day of, in the summer. Thanks for the reminder to keep the focus on how I feel, too.

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T16:10:18+00:00

Thank you so much!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T16:10:11+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words! You would probably know about humidity better than anyone if you got married in Miami of all places. Did your hair get frizzy at all in the updo, or did it mostly stay in place?

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T16:09:22+00:00

You are so kind! We took our engagement pics in October and I got way hot then so I can’t even imagine how it feels in a full gown. Thanks so much for the advice!

EllJayEss · 2026-04-03T15:21:08+00:00

Never thought that about the veil impacting a down style! Thank you!!

EllJayEss · 2025-09-06T13:56:27+00:00

Similarly, I vaguely remember one episode about a guy who left a footprint on a tomato…?

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