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Beginner June 2023

Fell in love with a tiara but afraid it would be seen as "tasteless"...

Keri, on March 11, 2023 at 2:26 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 19

Ready to get roasted since I've been reading that tiaras are considered "tasteless" or "tacky". For context, I am a first-generation Asian American woman who does not know all the US wedding norms. I know in America, people say to "wear what makes you happy", but I don't want people aghast at my choices haha. I still have a chance to save myself if it's generally seen as a social faux pas for a woman in her late 20s to be wearing something for "princesses" as I've read...haha

I wear hairbands at home to keep my hair out of my face and figured to pick something similar as it was more secure than a hair vine. I was in awe of how beautifully crafted this headpiece was and bought it impulsively. However, I later realized it was labeled as a "tiara". For context, I'm getting married at an Italy-inspired garden + vineyard so I won't be getting married in a grand church wearing an ornate ballgown with a perfected bun for this tiara. I am planning to have my long, black hair curled in a simple half-up, half-down style (no crazy braids, textures, or hair bumps). Have a photo of the dress and earrings to be judged for the whole outfit.

I'm ready to hear if this tiara won't age well...better to hear it before the wedding I suppose Smiley smile


Here is the dress.

Fell in love with a tiara but afraid it would be seen as "tasteless"... 1


Fell in love with a tiara but afraid it would be seen as "tasteless"... 2

Here is the tiara I purchased not knowing the opinions around tiaras...

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Fell in love with a tiara but afraid it would be seen as "tasteless"... 4


Fell in love with a tiara but afraid it would be seen as "tasteless"... 5

Here are the earrings just for additional judgment ^^;

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Fell in love with a tiara but afraid it would be seen as "tasteless"... 7


My sister usually gives honest feedback but her planning her own wedding next month and not wanting our styles to overlap may affect her feedback. I figured I'll hear brutally honest feedback more from an online forum lol

Thanks for reading folks and appreciate any and all feedback! Give it to me!

19 Comments

Latest activity by Skylar, on April 2, 2023 at 8:57 PM
  • Michael
    Rockstar October 2023
    Michael ·
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    The dress looks beautiful.

    About the tiara, the one you have selected should not be a problem to anyone. It appears more like a little bit fancier than daily headwear. If it had looked more like a royal crown, maybe some could be bothered by it, but not this style. Enjoy it. Look beautiful.

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  • Erin
    Super May 2022
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    I actually don’t think it looks so much like a “tiara”. It actually looks more like a fake flower crown, so I don’t think people are going to glance at it and whisper “oh my gosh she’s trying to look like Cinderella”. If it looked more like a traditional royal crown, then yeah maybe, but that looks like a bohemian flower crown. I think it looks fine.
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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    I personally love it!
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    CM ·
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    Tiaras and for that matter flower crowns are not to everyone’s personal taste but there’s nothing tacky about them.
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  • Keri
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    I was going to say, do what makes you happy even if it looks tacky but... your tiara is different than I expected. It looks like a silver flower crown. It's gorgeous and modern! I love it and I think it would go well with your theme. A definite yes from me.
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  • A
    Dedicated September 2023
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    Love this combination! You will look absolutely stunning. This is a mix between a tiara and fancy headband, to me. I think it’s beautiful and does not make you look like you’re trying to be a princess. Now THESE would be some tiaras I’d think twice about LOL


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  • Emily
    Dedicated August 2025
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    Girl you built it up like it was full on rhinestone crown!! That barely looks like a tiara and it’s beautiful! I think it’ll look gorgeous 🥰
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  • Jen
    Dedicated June 2022
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    I think it looks absolutely beautiful! Definitely go for it.
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  • Michael
    Rockstar October 2023
    Michael ·
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    If you need to, just avoid calling it a tiara. Then no one will think of it as a tiara. Still, no one should find anything wrong with what you have shown here

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  • V
    Just Said Yes May 2023
    Verena ·
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    I am wearing a full on tiara, and I don’t care what people think. It’s MY wedding day. :-)
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    Just Said Yes April 2024
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    You’re going to look fabulous with it, I say go for itSmiley smile
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    The picture you posted is closer to a dainty headband than a royal crown or a pageant tiara. Wear whatever you feel prettiest in. Don’t worry about upsetting anyone with your personal style.
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  • Taylor
    VIP October 2022
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    I really like it! I didn’t have a tiara but a large side piece on my head and I didn’t care if people didn’t like it 🤷🏻‍♀️ I personally like your hair piece and I say go for it! Also that dress is gorgeous
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  • K
    Beginner June 2023
    Keri ·
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    I’m really shocked by how nice people are here!!
    Thank you all for the reassuring words….
    I’ll also stop calling it a tiara despite the product description haha
    I’m still on the fence about wearing it during the ceremony since I also have a dramatic, 1-tier, cathedral veil but will be wearing the headband afterwards as maybe another look!
    Thank you all again!
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  • Heather
    Dedicated May 2023
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    That looks less like a tiara and more like a floral blinged boho (bohemian) type band.. I don't think it's tasteless at all.

    It's funny you are concerned about this, I'm 45 and my mom is disappointed that I am not planning on wearing a tiara. Smiley smile

    I bet you will be perfectly lovely..

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  • MrsC
    Devoted June 2023
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    I think it's lovely! And I think it will go nicely with the gown. Will you have a veil as well? Either way, it's very pretty! I thought you were going to show something that Queen Elizabeth would have worn! A small, modest "tiara" is, imo, not tacky, depending on how elaborate the gown and the wedding itself is, and your personal style. Generally, though, they give off a "princess" vibe and if you're not one, and not planning a debutante ball or quinceanera, a tiara might be a bit much. But yours is fine, wear it and be happy!

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  • Paige
    VIP October 2022
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    I think that looks way more like a fancy headband than a tiara. But even if it were a full blown 10 ft crown, I'd still say "GO FOR IT!" if it's what you want to wear! People are going to forget how you looked, but you're the one who will treasure your photos forever. And if someone has some unpleasant opinion on how YOU look on YOUR wedding day, that's their problem.

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  • Teresa
    Devoted May 2024
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    I think it looks fine. Afterall, it's yours and your soon to be husband's day. I say go for it and wear it proudly. Good luck and congrats.

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    Rockstar June 2030
    Skylar ·
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    It's so beautiful! You should totally wear it!
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