Five Unexpected Wedding-Day Headpieces for Badass Brides

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Gone are the days when the only real choice brides had to face when deciding what to wear on their head was the length of their veil—now, the question is more like, "Do I even want a veil at all?"

We tapped three of NYC's most innovative headpiece designers—Jennifer Behr, Stone Fox Bride, and Wendy Nichol—for their takes on what's next in bridal accessories, and what we got was a grown-up flower crown, a modern twist on a birdcage, and a totally badass leather tiara that's just this side of goth. Combine that with the dress of your dreams, and you've got yourself a head-turning (sorry) bridal look.