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The bride is like a crown princess on her wedding day, about to become queen by marrying the handsome king-to-be. This vivid image of a royal wedding like that of the late Princess Diana of Wales, is the ideal in the minds of most brides-to-be. Short of a horse-drawn carriage, most contemporary brides wear flowing dresses and long trains and yes, a wedding tiara.

But tiaras are not all the same. Here are some styles you'd encounter at bridal stores:

Rhinestones set in silver or white gold are very popular wedding tiaras. This is actually the common image you'd call to mind when you hear of the word. This tiara is a perfect match to the traditional immaculate white wedding dress.

Pearls set in either silver or yellow gold are also common wedding tiaras. Pearls give brides that classic, elegant look and the gold rim on the tiara ads a light touch of color. Freshwater pearls with the ivory color are a popular choice for pearl tiaras.

Swarovski crystals are also gaining popularity with wedding gowns acquiring new shades. As colored wedding gowns become more and more popular, tiaras sprinkled with Swarovski crystals become more popular.

With the many styles and options for headpieces, tiaras are only a part of the selection. If you've decided on pairing a traditional wedding veil with a lovely tiara, here are some tips to help you select the perfect crowing glory for your perfect day:

Consider the overall look you want to achieve. Are you going for the classic elegant look, the innocent princess bride, or a contemporary modern look that's both creative and adventurous? Your overall look should be consistent with the theme and motif of your wedding.

Think of your wedding day hairstyle. Traditional bridal hairstyles favor the elegant bun or a lavish upswept style. Some brides with short hair though, may not like wearing hair extensions to achieve that regal look. That does not mean however, they can not wear a tiara. Tiaras can be combs or bands so you can just slide it in front of your upswept hairstyle or just wear it like a plain band.

Consider your wedding dress' design. The tiara should compliment the brides natural look and match the design of her wedding dress. Elegantly simple dresses can go well with pearl tiaras, for example. But if your dress is more like a fairy-tale princess' gown, the classic rhinestones in silver tiara may be more appropriate.

Think of the wedding veil. Are you wearing one or not? Not all brides like to wear a wedding veil. The presence or absence of a veil on the bride's head plays on the choice of the perfect tiara. For those who wear one, the tiara is part of a duo headpiece; for those who are not wearing one, the tiara will be the lone crown jewel.

For the perfect wedding day tiara, it's important to delay the decision for a particular choice until you have sorted out the details of the bridal ensemble. It will be a lot easier to pick out a perfect tiara when you have a visual image of the bride on her wedding day.

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Source by Tao Yacanna