CROWN BRAID CHIGNON TUTORIAL ~ for once wed

1. French braid front section of hair from one ear to the other. Leave end of braid out until Step 7.

2. Take the top section of hair, tease it and pin securely with bobby pins creating a half up – half down look.

3. Then starting on one side of the hair take a section of hair, twist it and bring it the opposite side and pin it with bobby pins. Make sure to cover the previously secured bobby pins from Step 1.

4. + 5. Then take the remaining “tail” from the section of hair just pinned with an additional section of hair, creating one section of hair, twist and bring it the opposite side and pin securely with bobby pins directly under the previous twist.

6. Repeat the process until there is no longer any more sections on either side and you are left with just the “tails”.

7. + 8. Pin the remaining “tails” by twisting and overlapping, mimicking the overlap twist look.

9. + 10.  After all hair is twisted and pinned, bring the braid into the back and secure with bobby pins. Making the “tail” of the braid mimic the already pinned twists.

11. After all the hair and braid is pinned securely, gently tug at hair creating a looser more full look.

 Tutorial for Once Wed Photography: Rylee Hitchner // Styling & Design: Ginny Au // Hair & Makeup: Amanda Paige 
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Sarah & John

Featured on Style Me Pretty Credits:: Photography, Mandy Busby of mbphoto  | Wedding Venue, Private Family Home in Decatur, Alabama | Wedding Styling, Design + Production, Bits & Bots by Ginny Au  | Floral Design, Rosegolden Flowers | Wedding Catering, O’Carr’s | Wedding Invitations, Friend of the Bride, Kelly Frechette | Wedding Programs & Place Cards,  Holly Hollon Design & Calligraphy | Ceremony Band, Andrew Broadway, Caleb Hickman, Joseph LeMay (Friends of the Groom) | Reception Band, Randy McLellan Band | Chair Rentals, Market 46 | Vintage China Rentals, Decorous Dishes | Wedding Dress + Veil, Bridal Bliss | Bride’s Shoes, Anthropologie | Groom Suit: J.Crew

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Liz - March 26, 2013 - 6:06 am

Beautiful wedding. Where did the bridesmaid dresses come from? They are gorgeous.

Rustic Italian Inspiration


Featured on Once Wed

Credits:: Photography: Rylee Hitchner  | Design and Styling: Ginny Au  | Flowers Amy Osaba // Paper and Calligraphy Meagan Tidwell  | Food Styling: Caitlin Van Horn  | Table Garland, Olive Branch Arrangement & Wreaths  Cloth of Gold | Hair Styling  Joanna Ballentine  | Makeup  Molly Stilley  | Cakes Dreamcakes Bakery // China, Linens and Flatware | At Home Furnishings  | Brides Dress  Lanvin | Brides Shoes Chloe Ballet Flats  | Engagement Ring & Earrings  BHLDN Bridesmaids Dresses  Bella Bridesmaids | Chairs Market 46

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JANE SMITH - January 24, 2013 - 12:17 am

WHAT A STUNNING SHOOT. I FEEL SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU AS OOUR DESIGNER.

SARAH JONES - January 24, 2013 - 12:17 am

WHERE DID YOU GET THE LINEN APRON?

ELIZABETH BECKEM - January 24, 2013 - 12:18 am

SIMPLY STUNNING