A bridal tiara tends to get worn longer and photographed more than almost any other part of the bridal look, and every Jennifer Behr design is hand-set in New York with crystals, freshwater pearls, or delicate metalwork to hold up to that. Our tiaras and halos range from delicate, single-row designs to fuller, statement crowns for brides who want their headpiece to be the focal point of the look. Many styles are finished with a soft comb or band base, so the tiara stays secure through the ceremony, first dance, and everything after. The frame itself is built from a lightweight, shaped metal rather than a bare wire, which is what keeps it from bending out of place during a full day of photos and dancing.
Pairing Your Tiara with a Veil or Updo
A slim tiara or halo sits beautifully at the front of an updo and pairs easily with a bridal veil for a classic, romantic silhouette. Brides who prefer a headpiece without a veil often choose a fuller crown style, worn alone as a statement piece. For the rest of the bridal look, coordinate your tiara with a piece from our bridal necklaces or bridal earrings collections, or add a bridal comb at the back for extra hold through a long reception. Browse the full bridal shop to build a complete, coordinated bridal accessory set. Ordering these pieces together, well ahead of the wedding date, also makes it easier to schedule a trial run with your hairstylist before the big day.
Choosing the Right Bridal Tiara for Your Wedding
Consider both hairstyle and dress silhouette when choosing a tiara. A sleek, low updo suits a delicate, jeweled band, while a half-up style or loose waves can carry a fuller, more dramatic crown. Brides planning an outdoor or destination wedding often favor lighter, comfortable designs that hold through humidity and hours of dancing, while a formal ballroom wedding calls for a more substantial, statement piece. Whatever the setting, every Jennifer Behr bridal tiara is designed as an heirloom, a piece that can be passed down or re-worn for anniversaries long after the wedding day.
Preserving Your Bridal Tiara After the Wedding
A bridal tiara is one of the few wedding day pieces meant to be kept for a lifetime, so proper storage matters as much as the design itself. Once the celebration ends, store the tiara in its original box, away from direct sunlight and humidity, to protect hand-set crystals and pearls from clouding over time. Avoid contact with perfume, hairspray, and lotion on the wedding day itself, applying these before placing the headpiece rather than after. Some brides bring the tiara back out for a fifth or tenth anniversary, or pass it on to a sister or daughter getting married a few years later. That is really only possible if the piece was built to hold up in the first place, which is the standard we hold every Jennifer Behr design to.
