First off, a big THANK YOU to the 1200+ readers who helped me choose my maid-of-honor hairstyle with mere hours to go before the wedding! With the "Mandy Moore" taking 43% of the vote, and the "Katie Holmes" close behind with 34%, it was clear that some sort of hybrid was in order. I worked with my stylist, Kristen (yay for Kristens!), to create a low side bun like Mandy's, but with a smoother, sleeker look, like Katie's. We finally got some candid shots, so you can see the results here. (Click the image to enlarge.)

So, what do you think? I loved it! It looked classic and unfussy, and stayed put from 9:30 am to well after midnight.