Hair--Help!

According to our checklist on theknot.com, between now and February 10, I am supposed to think about how I might want my hair to be done on our wedding day.

So, let's begin. There are two basic criteria that must guide this discussion. First, for several reasons, I would like to have my hair off of my neck. So that requires either (a) an up-do; or (b) a short cut (unless you can think of another option?). For the last year, I have been growing my hair out in order to have a choice between those two options.

The second is that whatever I do, it needs to have quite a bit of volume. I have a wide, round face (have you ever tried on my sunglasses? They'd probably swallow your face), so having some kind of slicked-back or straight-down 'do just does not look flattering on me.

I have been looking to the internet for some inspiration before I start official hair trials.

This one would be a great choice because it has a nice amount of "pouf," there is no hair on the neck, and it is really pretty, don't you think?


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I like that it's basic, but it may be a little too basic... but on the other hand, that would help to make my earrings stand out.


This Carrie Underwood style is a really great option--it has the sexy side-swept bangs, a bit of volume on the top and sides, and the curls in the back give it a little more... something.



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I think this one is nearly the same as the one above, but it gives a better shot of the back. It also shows that it comes down a lot farther down the neck and towards the upper back... maybe too far (given criterion number one above).


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Now a couple of short styles... I really love this short, wavy bob look. It is pretty casual, but we are getting married outside, which I think is per se casual as far as weddings go.


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It's short enough (or at least it could be short enough) that it would not cover my neck, and I could add some volume up top, too. This one is similar, although it looks a little too beachy...


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I really really like this next style. I know it's really plain, but I like that about it. I like the deep side part and the bangs, and that the pony tail is long enough to drape nicely over the shoulder.


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However, my hair is not long enough--nor will it be, even seven months from now--to really achieve this look. I would have to consider getting extensions, which I guess would be an option, but I don't really like that idea.

What do you think? I am so torn, and I really need input on this one. Please help!