I think it's beautiful and unique - perfect for the rest of your choices. One thing about combs is they can slip. If your hairdresser is going to be putting it in for you, then s/he will know how to fasten it. But this always worked for me:

Get a couple of bobbi pins (do you youngsters even know what a bobbi pin is?) and pull your hair back to where you want it and secure it with the bobbi pins...I like to kind of cross them a bit, just so they are more secure. Then you can secure the comb kind of in front of bobbi pins and nothing will slide out.

I wore my hair simialr to the blonde photo with a comb, although my hair is not as wavy/curly. Your idea sounds perfect. I think the most important thing is to get a good makeup person for the wedding day. Try them out before to get the right amount of makeup.

I agree with OLY. If using the comb, do a practice run and see how long it stays in place.

The comb will definitely make things look more formal.

I like when brides stay with their basic hairstyle, but just maybe bump it up a notch. Not everyone looks good with all their hair away from their face.

I had the same concerns about a comb. But I haven't seen clips that have that same vintage feel. I'll have to ask my hairdresser if she can make a comb stay In place for the duration of the wedding, including dancing. I asked her if the curls would last and she said "they will last through your honeymoon"

I love the comb and think it works very nicely with your dress and what you have planned for your hair. If you're working with your current hair stylist already, I'd let her be your guide and let her practice as suggested to see how long it will stay. Oly's tricks should work.

They also make some very short bobby pins that work well with fine hair (I know, I've used them to pin back my hair when running) and they don't weigh-down your hair like the typical long ones. Even if your hair isn't fine, you don't want a big bobby pin sticking out somewhere.

I just remembered another trick I've used with combs. You can get clear rubber bands and weave one in and around the teeth of the comb (the band has to be small enough that it's kind of taut, or use a couple of tinier ones on two or three teeth- or even several orthodontic bands that are tiny, one per comb tooth or every two). The rubber will help the teeth grip your hair. If they need to be more secure you can even hot glue them to the teeth, up as close as possible to the beading..

I like the comb very much. I used to wear them when my hair was longer. Some folks don't know, but the way to put them in is opposite of the way the hair goes...comb the hair back then stick the comb in going forward. It will stay that way. The other way to really anchor a veil or such is to make two pin curls anchored with bobby pins, then stick the comb under the pin curls. It won't go anywhere.

I also like the look of a low bun with a comb.

Oly and Annie--those are really good tricks. I meeting with my hairdresser in another couple of weeks and will share these tips with her. My hunches she may have a few of her own too. Thank you !

I also used to wear a simple comb in my hair ... I think it was an early '90's thing to do with your hair! Annie has it right with the correct placement technique ... the comb will stay in place.

Rethink you decision about no veil. It's really the only time in your life you wear one and it's what says "Bride", much more than the dress.

You will look stunning. Go for it. At my daughters wedding, my mil had a pure lace long mantilla made and expected my Lisa to wear it. She sprung it on Lisa who never objected but she didn't wear it. She looked beautiful without it. I would love to have seen it on her but it was her wedding and this is your wedding. Go for it.

I kind of think that veils are best for younger, first time brides.

Anglo, IIRC, this is a second marriage for Jojo.

Veils are absolutely perfect for younger brides and religious ceremonies. In my case, it's not really representative of what we are into. We're having a non religious wedding with readings from Neruda (our vows) and The prophet.

I wore a veil the first time around. It suited me perfectly then. And one more funny story: as my bridesmaids were putting on my veil and I was 23, I decided the veil( which I had picked out in Paris and had custom-made ) was suddenly too long. I had one bridesmaid wield a pair of scissors and lop a good 2 feet off of it. Hopefully, no one was the wiser.

Your dress has such nice detail and beading I think the comb without a veil will look good.

I did wear an elbow length veil with a comb (not a tiara), but my dress was not very detailed. The veil had a crystal trim. The comb was held in with bobby pins, and my french twist had about 20 bobby pins.

If you are more comfortable with a clip/barrette, it looks like there are some custom ones on Etsy. Here's one I saw in a very quick search. There are lots more.

Love the comb. My only hesitation about wearing your hair down is.....will it stay wavy and curly as in the pics above or will it lose its curl and be straight within a few hours.....then it won't look so nice in your pictures. I've seen this happen. If the curl won't last, I might go for a soft low "bun" style like in Annie's post.

My hair is also very straight and fine and that was why I opted for the french twist. I had once gone to a wedding in Charleston, SC, and my hair looked great with nice finger waves, but within one hour you couldn't even tell my hair was curled. :( Of course, that day I did it myself with hot rollers and Charleston has incredible humidity. I didn't want to take that chance on my wedding day. So, what she did was set it on hot rollers, back comb it, and then as I mentioned I had about 25 bobby pins.

But it seems your hair, jojoco, hair has some natural body to it. And if it's professionally styled with enough product in it, it should hold. But only you know how your hair behaves!

If your hair is not affected by humidity, and it looks like it probably isn't, you will be fine in the wavy style. But, I would absolutely do a trial run as anything can happen and why not be prepared.

Have you considered a fascinator with a facial veil? Some are very elaborate w/feathers, beading, etc., but there are many simple styles also. Just something to think about.

I love your idea of leaving your hair down, and the comb will be a perfect touch: I often cringe when I see brides with their hair pulled tight. There are so many hair products now that can make your curls last all day, your hairdresser should know what to use that is bullet proof. And no veil is fine in my book, I love how you explain this break from tradition.

I wear my hair exactly like your first pic in color and style, Jojo. Mine is on the fine side, and pretty straight before I curl it, and I don't think a comb would stay in it for long without some help. But, I do LOVE that comb! I think a comb, flower or flowers would be lovely on your wedding day. To keep my own hair that way, I do have to use some hairspray, though. That can make freshening it up later a problem. Talk with your hairdresser about that.

Good choice.

I'm tired of seeing all the updos, overdone makeup and hoochimama dresses. If you never wear your hair up, why do it at your wedding? A bride should look like she does everyday, just with an extra spit and polish.

"Hoochimama dresses"! I so agree MagdelenaLee!!!

"I wear my hair exactly like your first pic in color and style" - Lynn, am I crazy or did you use to be blond?

Nope, never blond. I've always had brown hair (and eyes). My hair color is not quite so dark as hers is, though.

Edited to add: perhaps you've heard me mention that my DH, DS and DD all have blond hair (and green eyes) and assumed I did, too.

No, I thought you had posted your picture before. I guess I just remembered wrong! LOL Brown hair (dark) and brown eyes here too. Now I'm wondering whose picture I had with your name! LOL

Tina, I had the same thought! Funny.

I saw a lot of prom pics over the last few days, and I noticed there seemed to be a trend (around here, anyway) for the girls to wear their hair down and loosely curled. Very much like your first pic. All looked so pretty and much more natural than some of the typical prom (or wedding) updos.

Love the comb!