Adventure Wedding Hairstyles

As you head down the rabbit hole of planning an adventure wedding in the country of your choice… There is a good chance you may forget to think about some of the minor details.  Therefore, we would love to bring to your attention one of those items: Adventure Wedding Hairstyles!

What Makes Adventure Wedding Hairstyles Different:

Firstly, there is a major difference in having an indoor versus outdoor wedding ceremony.  For example, that could mean your hair goes from perfect placed to frizzy or wind blown, etc.  Secondly, there is even a different between a local wedding and destination.  Why?  Because you are unfamiliar with the areas weather patterns, humidity, etc.

Therefore, when you choose to have an adventure wedding or elopement, you’re taking it a step further by going out into the elements.  For example, you may encounter any or all of the following types of weather and other conditions:

• Extreme Wind (hello gale force wedding)
• Rain (light to heavy)
• Snow
• Humidity
• Extreme Heat
• Blizzard
• Swamps
• Quick Sand

Furthermore, in adding an adventure to your wedding day experience, it is likely you may also be embarking on an activity such as the following:

• Hiking (long or short)
• Mountaineering
• Canyoneering
• Canoeing
• Ice Climbing
• Rappelling
• Super Jeeping
• Rock Climbing
• SUP
• Crossing rivers by foot.
• Kayaking
• Slack-lining
• Ziplining
• Glacier Walking

So when you think about comparing indoor versus adventure wedding hairstyles you see they should be very different!

Choosing a Hairstyle for Your Elopement Adventure

Likely, you’ll begin taking into consideration the specific area, state, or country that you’ll be getting married in.  Maybe start by researching what the weather does during that time of year you plan to go.  Then narrow further by the specific location you’ll be saying I do at.

To illustrate, if you plan to be at a waterfall versus a beach or mountain top it could be very different conditions on all three!  For example, waterfalls can be windy and wet.  But the overlapping theme is that you’ll be outside.  Thus, you may want to choose from adventure wedding hairstyles that will have staying power throughout the entire day.  And also bring along materials to touch up like bobby pins, hairspray, and even a comb.

Types of Bridal Hairstyles

As you think about your hiking elopement, do you picture yourself having your hair down or an updo?  There are many types of adventure wedding hairstyles to consider.  Therefore we would love to share with you a few of our favorites to consider…

#1: Ponytail Glam:

#2: Basic Buns:

#3: Asymmetrical Twist Updo:

#4: Fishtail Braid:

#5: Flower Crown:

#6: Half Up and Half Down

#7: Down with Loose Curls (best for non-windy day):

#8:Barette Braid (half up / down):

#9: Braided Bun Bridal Hairstyle

#10: Twisted Updo with Hairpiece

#11: Updo with Flowers

#12: Loose Braid

#13: Everything Braided Updo

Finding a Destination Wedding Hairstylist

Your next objective after you decide between adventure wedding hairstyles, is finding a stylist that can create it!  Likely Google will become your new best friend if you haven’t hired a wedding planner to help you.  So some tips to finding a hairstylist for your adventurous elopement or experience driven wedding follow…

• Ask your adventure wedding planner if you’ve hired one!
• Google, “hairstylist in ________” the country / city  area you have chosen.
• Reach out to the hotel you’re staying at or host you’re renting from for recommendations.
• Research previous wedding blogs and websites for any information or contacts.
• Search on Facebook, Instagram, and modeling websites for additional connections or contacts.
• Additionally checkout information boards and pose the question to locals if they can suggest some options for you to consider.
• Once you find someone to help you with your adventure wedding hairstyles, make sure you see their portfolio.  Also make sure you discuss pricing and if the stylist requires a reservation payment to save your date.

Tips for Doing Your Own Adventure Wedding Hairstyle

Lastly, what if the area you’re going to does not have any hairstylists in the area or the cost for the person to travel there is outside of your desired budget… Well then you may consider doing your own adventure wedding hairstyles.  But wait, how would you even go about doing that?  We’re happy to give you some suggestions and they follow below.

1.  Make an appointment with stylist in your local area to help teach you how to emulate your style.  No shame in taking multiple lessons to increase your comfort level too!
2. Invest in products that have staying power.  For instance, shampoo or conditioner that supports strong curls, a professional hairdryer, and hairspray that is strong but not crispy).
3. Bring along extra items to help keep the style in place like bobby pins.
4.  Have a “plan b” style in mind to execute if needed.  Our go to favorite is a side ponytail!

Hopefully today you’re leaving inspired and excited to choose from all of these adventure wedding hairstyles!  Feel free to contact us for more information on planning an adventurous elopement or experience driven wedding.

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