The idea for this summer wedding hair tip comes from the Brides.com blog article, Wedding Hairstyle of the Week: Michelle Trachtenberg’s Romantic Sideswept Ponytail. It states:

Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg arrived at the School of American Ballet’s recent winter ball wearing a stunningly whimsical Marchesa gown paired with romantic loose waves swept into a low side ponytail. . . . her part was done on the opposite side of where the ponytail fell; it adds the perfect amount of balance to the hairstyle.

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Why the Side-swept Ponytail is the Ideal Summer Wedding Hairstyle

Quite simply, it keeps hair off the nape of the neck, which can keep you cooler, especially if the ceremony is outside and/or the ventilation in the wedding venue is not what it should be to keep guests cool.

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair: How do Do a Sideswept Ponytail

There are several ways to accomplish this wedding hairstyle, and they’re all quite easy.

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(i) You can simply pull hair to the side and hold it in place with hairpins; or

(ii) You can pull it to the side and place it in a pony tail holder (you probably want to cover the ponytail holder with a ribbon or a piece of your hair (if it’s long enough) to cover the band).

For step-by-step details on how to accomplish this look seamlessly — no matter how thick or thin your hair might be, visit TheFrisky.com, which states in the article, I Want Her Hair: Diane Kruger’s Side-Swept Ponytail: 

This look can easily be recreated at home.  . . . Specifically, you want to drag your hair to the opposite shoulder of where your dress has a sleeve and gather hair to the right (or left, depending) of the center nape of your neck—make it look like a loose ponytail, of sorts. If your hair is a bit longer, you can secure it with an elastic band, but if you’ve got a shorter cut, go without.

Get more ideas for wedding hairstyles – for long and short hair (over 200 of them!).

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While summer weddings are ideal for obvious reasons, eg, gorgeous weather, it can also present some logistic nightmares like:

Summer Weddings: Some Things that Can Go Wrong — Are You Prepared?

(i) Keeping food safe for eating: heat spoils food very quickly;

(ii) Keeping guests cool: making sure your venue’s temperature is properly controlled is a must to keep guests comfortable;

(iii) Keeping décor beautiful: while that ice sculpture looked great in the magazine and the flowers looked beautiful in the shop, in 90-degree heat; it can melt and wilt in no time flat;

(iv) Keeping your makeup gorgeous: a shiny forehead and melting foundation does not a pretty bride (or bridesmaids) look; not to mention a sweaty Uncle Lou who insists on hugging everyone even though he look like he fell in the swimming pool he’s sweating so profusely.

And much more.

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25 Tips for a Great Summer Wedding: How to Make Sure Nothing Goes Wrong On Your Special Day

So yeah, summer weddings are great – if you take measures to ensure that everything is cool and comfortable.

To that end, following are 25 tips for a great summer wedding – from how to beat the heat and stay beautiful as a bride all day long no matter what the temperature reads; to how to protect food; to how to ensure the comfort of your guests.

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Summer is one of the most popular seasons for weddings, thanks to the long sunny days and balmy evenings. All of that sunshine and warmth, however, can wreak havoc on your hair and makeup. These are some tips about how summer brides can look cool and fresh even as the temperature and humidity rise.

You have to plan strategically for a summer wedding, especially for an outdoor event. Your everyday beauty products may not make a graceful transition from an air-conditioned office to a hot and humid garden or beach wedding. When you are going for your pre-wedding hair and makeup trials, be sure to let the stylist know that you need products that will withstand warm weather.

The biggest problem with summer hair is frizz. This can be true even for brides with straight hair, and frizz can be an absolute nightmare for curly haired brides. The best way to combat frizz is by prepping your hair with products that are designed to keep it looking smooth and neat all day. There are smoothing serums and pomades available for every hair type, and they can be a bride’s best friend on a hot summer day.

Choosing a sensible hairstyle will also help you stay looking fresh as a daisy. Keep it simple and unpretentious, and remember that elaborate hairdos are prone to wilting in the heat. Unless you know that your hair will not go flat or frizzy on a hot, sticky day, wear it pulled back to keep it off your neck and under control.

Another tip is to choose pearl or crystal bridal jewelry for your hair instead of fresh flowers which will die in your updo. If you love the idea of wearing flowers in your hair, look for bridal jewelry such as hairpins that are designed in a floral motif. Not only will they wear better over the course of your wedding day, but you will be able to use them again for other special occasions.

Summer makeup should look light and fresh. A heavily made up face just doesn’t look right on a summer afternoon in the garden or on the beach (this goes for the guests too, by the way). When makeup is applied with a lighter touch, it will also be less likely to melt in the heat and make a mess of your face. Of course every bride wants to wear a little makeup to enhance her features and conceal flaws; the key is to choose the right products.

Preparing the face is the most important step for summer bridal makeup. If you are prone to looking shiny or oily, start with a mattifying or oil absorbing gel. You can apply it all over your face, or just in your t-zone, as needed. Brides of all skin types should use a primer before their foundation. This gives your makeup a perfect surface over which to glide, and it will also give your foundation better staying power. If you plan to wear eye shadow, an eyelid primer will help to prevent your makeup from creasing or disappearing.

When it comes to foundation for a summer wedding, less is more. Even if you use a fairly heavy formula in the winter, for the summer months it is important to lighten up. Often a tinted moisturizer is the ideal weight for a hot day. A good rule of thumb is that you should still be able to see your freckles through the makeup; that way you will know that your look is fresh and summery. Attack any trouble spots like undereye circles or blemishes with concealer, while allowing the rest of your face to have a more natural (yet polished) appearance.

Finish your wedding day makeup with a cream blush for a natural flush. Choose a lipstick in a pretty and soft color; give it staying power by lining your entire lip with a neutral lip pencil before applying the color. With these tips in mind, you will look like a fresh and radiant bride for your entire wedding day.

About the Author: Ask Bridget for advice in areas of jewelry or weddings. She writes numerous articles providing information for the customers of Silverland Jewelry.com. Beautiful bridal jewelry is the perfect finishing touch for your wedding day. Don’t forget to choose a special piece of jewelry to adorn your hairstyle.

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