Nothing gives a bridal look that sought-after Frenchy flair as much as a chic Parisian-inspired chignon. As I’ve mentioned before, Parisians take their chignon very seriously, and if you’re planning a wedding in Paris, then you should too! Here are some of the newest wedding hairstyle trends coming out of the Parisian salons, along with the weddings that inspire them:
fresh and natural chignon, camille aubane, paris
First, take a look at this fresh and natural look- perfect for a springtime ceremony in a Parisian garden, right? A band of laurel is worked around straight bangs, then the rest of the hair is lightly crinkled and brought back into a relaxed “chignon banane“. Hairdresser: Camille Albane
royal and dramatic chignon, saint algue, paris
Long straight hair is first twisted into several small chignons, then hair extensions are added to create one large, voluminous chignon- a dramatically royal look fit for a French Chateau wedding. Hairdresser: Saint Algue.
chic and glamorous chignon, la biosthétique, paris
Perfect for a star-lit, nighttime reception on the Avenue Montaigne, the hair is drawn back and wrapped around a postiche to create this chic Parisian look. Hairdresser: La Biosthétique
artsy chignon, jean-marc maniati, paris
A small, intimate wedding in a loft or atelier in the Marais calls for an equally artsy hair look. Bangs are completely smooth, while the rest of the hair is crimped and pinned into a texturized chignon. The look is softened with the addition of fresh white flowers to one side. Hairdresser: Jean-Marc Maniatis
modern aristocratic chignon, michel dervyn, paris
A crystallized tiara gives this sleek and elegant chignon the modern aristocratic look needed for an haute couture wedding at the Hotel Crillon or Chateau de Versailles. Hairdresser: Michel Dervyn
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Kim,
Thank you for this post. Reminds me of why I prefer a subtle chignon. Not a big fan of some of the “over the top” style chignons. My personal favorite is the second photo from the top. The earrings add perfect balance and her hair is perfectly symmetrical and flows well with per profile.
On a personal note, I run a wedding blog and would be interested in exchanging links with you on your blog (like “Parisian wedding”?). Let me know how you want to be linked and I can add you by tomorrow.
I also have a quick business related question. Friends of mine over at Exclusively Weddings are interested in being listed on your blog for their wedding invitations.
They can pay a one time insertion fee for your trouble by Paypal. If not interested in that they could also provide a helpful article on wedding invitations for your website to assist your visitors. I’m sure their open to any other ideas you may have too.
Look forward to hearing back from you!!
Sincerely,
Leslie Jenkins
Editor
“Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years. That is what makes a marriage last”
Do you do weddings in America, too? I want to have a french themed wedding like the one in the pictures on http://www.gatheringguide.com/ec/event_planners.html, but I cant afford actually going to paris.