As soon as a bride starts shopping for her wedding gown, people start to ask, “How are you wearing your hair?” It's a popular question because it's the main complement to your dress and determines what type of headpiece you'll be wearing. Most brides know right off the bat if they want to wear and their hair up, down or a little of both, but aren't really sure how they want it styled.

There are many different places a bride can research different hairstyles, such as the Internet, bridal magazines and books like Gorgeous Wedding Hairstyles by hairstylist, Eric Mayost. Pour over all sorts of hairdos before making your decision, because you want the perfect look for the occasion. It's not like prom, where you can just walk into a salon and say you want your hair up and curled.

Bridal hairstyles can range from simple, elegant ponytails to jewel-laced masterpieces. Whatever you choose should be a true reflection on your personal style. So, after you've found a few wedding hairstyles that you really like, make an appointment with your hairdresser and try them out. You can ask her for her advice, and show her your headpiece or tell her what you had in mind. She can literally take your hair for a test run, so when you walk into the salon that morning there are no surprises and you both know exactly what to expect and how long it's going to take to get the perfect look.

A bride's wedding hairstyle is a key element to her overall bridal look. It should reflect her personal style, complement her gown and work well with her headpiece.