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The bride gets a mid-wedding chop, earning heart-melting reactions from the groom and guests with her short hair.
Wedding season is here, and every couple wants their special day to be unique and memorable. And what could be more exciting than a mid-wedding haircut for the bride? Often done as a surprise for guests and even a new spouse, the wedding chop is both a tradition and the latest wedding trend. Some newly married women cut their hair short just after the ceremony to celebrate the rite of passage. Others, want to enjoy their wedding hairstyle for long hair first before going shorter.
For Tess, the beautiful bride from Jacksonville, the last-minute hair transformation is the ultimate flex and a long-time dream. So, while her husband and the rest of the guests are waiting for her grand arrival at the wedding reception, she gets her hair cut surrounded by her bridesmaids. The final reveal is worth the wait!
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You probably know that some brides choose to wear two wedding dresses – a more formal wedding gown for the ceremony and a more casual yet chic ensemble for the reception. But how about two hairstyles? This young bride opts for long bouncy waves with the side part adorned with a single-tier bridal veil for her wedding ceremony. Once the official part is over and the party is about to begin, Tess trades her long locks for a bob cut, catching the groom and guests off guard.
The wedding photographer documents this extreme hair transformation on camera, showing how the bride’s hairdresser gives her a haircut in the backroom. Many hairstylists usually talk their clients out of dramatic hair change before the big day. But, well, you know us girls – if we want something, we’ll get it, anyway.
Tess is still in her white dress when her stylist approaches her with a pair of scissors and starts cutting her lengthy tresses off. About halfway through, the girl checks on the progress and can’t wait to see the final result. She’s all smiles as soon as she sees her new cut.
Tess is not the only one who’s thrilled to see her new glam. Her husband, Nick, can’t hide his excitement when he sees his wife. Her mom’s jaw hits the floor, too, for she doesn’t expect her daughter to look that different at the reception.
The hair community compliments the bride’s new hairstyle, commenting that she looks great with short hair. “The amount of confidence you need to be that stylist….Wowza I could never. Looks amazing!” one person writes. “Your hair looked amazing, like absolutely stunning, the short style is like such a look for you!” another person agrees.
The mid-wedding chop is more than a fleeting fad – it’s a powerful fashion statement and the beginning of a new hair chapter for every wife-to-be.
Looking for some wedding hair inspo? Check 15 Most Wanted Bridal Hairstyles and Wedding Hair Trends for 2024 and 40 Best Short Wedding Hairstyles That Make You Say “Wow!”.
Featured images via @addisonfaulkhair and @claresanbornphotography.
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