Destination wedding hairstyle - afro textured hair

What about a bun, maybe put some blingy hair prices in to top off the look, something like this

I've been having the same problem, trying to think of what I should do with my natural hair

I have natural hair as well and I am having a dw as well. I still haven't decided if I am going to add hair or just wear my natural hair (depends on how long my natural hair length is) but I have some inspiration pictures if it helps. Also maybe you can get it done locally before you go and maybe you or a friend can touch it up the day of the wedding if you are uncertain of the professionals in Costa Rica.

One idea

Idea 2

Idea 3

Idea 4. Sorry op. I don't mean to post so much on your page (I'm on mobile so I could only add these pictures one by one) I hope this helps

Following! I have been struggling with the same thing for my wedding next year and I have medium length 4b hair for the most part. It has been difficult to find inspiration that I think will suit me and been wondering whether it would just be best to go the protective style route...

Glad I'm not the only one with the dilemma. @Chrissy, no problem. I like option 2. @mrslosacco, thought about the protective style, but using my own hair for twists or flat twist updo. Also haven't found the right style. Seriously about to afro it out and add a flower...sigh

Following.. trying to figure it out as well!

Sadly, this is one of the reasons that's making me change my mind on my dw. i was concerned with this and makeup. no one looks like me or my bm (i wanted to get their makeup done). so my semi-dw in florida is looking more& more realistic.

I'm in the same boat, DW with afro textured hair. I may just rock an afro and embrace the poof. You could also consider twists or braids.

My friend did twists and a ponytail. Held up great for swimming and partying

Sorry, have to click on the pic to see the style

All are good ideas. Unfortunately when I Google African American wedding hairstyles it's mostly weaved up. One thing that popped into my brain is to do braid outs to stretch my hair. In a wash and go it shrinks to my ear, but blown out straight (which is rare) is passed collar bone. Don't you just love shrinkage! What I'm trying not to do is bring all my flexi rods with me, so I think I may need to dedicate some time practicing my thought process to see if it works.

Here's the plan of attack

Part 2

Minus the leaves....maybe flowers or sparkles

Definitely following this.

I've been trying to find styles too. I'm natural 4a/4b when stretched my front goes to my chin but washed at my eyebrow and back to my shoulder stretched and washed top of my neck. Idk what I'm doing yet but I want something I can also have on my honeymoon. And SO loves my hair so I don't want it in braids.