Finding a stylist for your wedding day is one of the first hair decisions most brides make — and one of the most stressful. If you're getting married in the south Denver area, including Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock, or Centennial, here's a straightforward guide to what wedding hair actually involves, when to book, what it costs, and what makes the difference between a style that lasts through your reception and one that doesn't.
Ready to start planning? Book a bridal consultation at Burman & Co or browse our specialty styling service.
When Should You Book Your Wedding Hair Stylist?
Book your stylist as early as possible — ideally 6 to 12 months before your wedding date for prime weekend dates. Saturdays between May and October fill up fast in Colorado. If your wedding is in peak season (June, July, August, September), we recommend reaching out at least 9 months ahead.
Here's a practical timeline:
| Milestone | When | |---|---| | Book your stylist | 6–12 months before the wedding | | Schedule your hair trial | 6–8 weeks before the wedding | | Final trim or color appointment | 2–4 weeks before the wedding | | Wedding day appointment | Morning of — allow 1.5 to 2 hours |
Don't wait until after you've booked your venue. Good stylists book out, and you don't want to be starting your search four months out.
What Is a Bridal Hair Trial?
A hair trial is a full dress rehearsal for your wedding day hair — done at the salon, at full length, with the same products and tools that will be used on your wedding day.
It typically happens 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding, which gives you time to make adjustments and rebook a second trial if you want to try a completely different direction.
What happens at a trial:
- You bring inspiration photos — not to copy exactly, but to show the mood and direction you want
- Your stylist assesses your hair texture, length, density, and how well it holds a set
- You work through the style together, making adjustments in real time
- We document the result so we can recreate it precisely on your wedding day
Trials are strongly recommended, not optional. Wedding day hair is not a good time to improvise. The trial is also when your stylist learns how your specific hair behaves — fine hair that looks like it holds curls in photos may fall flat in practice, and thick hair may need different products than expected. Without a trial, there are no guarantees.
At Burman & Co, trials are booked as a specialty style appointment starting at $60. The trial appointment costs the same as the wedding day service.
What Wedding Hair Styles Can You Get?
Our specialty styling service covers all bridal and event styles, including:
Updos and pinned styles:
- Classic chignon (low bun)
- French twist
- Braided updo
- Loose romantic updo with face-framing pieces
- Textured low bun with braided elements
Half-up styles:
- Half-up half-down with curls or waves
- Half-up with a braid or twist at the crown
- Bohemian half-up with natural texture
Down styles:
- Soft waves or Hollywood waves
- Defined curls throughout
- Sleek and straight with volume
Best for Colorado outdoor weddings: Updos and pinned styles hold best in Colorado's dry, sometimes windy conditions. If your ceremony or reception is outside — especially at higher elevation — an updo will give you more security than a down style. We can add a braided element for bohemian looks without sacrificing hold.
Best for humid or indoor venues: Soft waves and half-up styles work beautifully in climate-controlled indoor settings where wind and dryness aren't a factor.
How Much Does Wedding Hair Cost?
Our specialty styling service — which covers weddings, proms, and other special occasions — starts at $60. Final pricing for bridal styling depends on the complexity of the style and the length and density of your hair.
For context, wedding hair in the Denver market typically runs:
- Basic updo or blowout at a chain salon: $60–$90
- Boutique salon, experienced stylist: $100–$175
- On-location bridal stylist (travels to venue): $150–$300+
At Burman & Co, your wedding day hair is done in our Lone Tree studio by the same stylist who did your trial. You're not passed off to a junior stylist on the day of — the person who learned your hair at the trial is the person styling you on your wedding morning.
Do You Need to Do Anything Special Before Your Appointment?
For the trial and wedding day:
- Come with clean, dry hair — not freshly washed the same morning. Hair washed 24 hours before holds a style better than hair washed right before the appointment
- Wear a button-down or zip-up top to your appointment — you'll need to get dressed after your hair is done, and pulling a shirt over your head will disturb the style
- Bring your veil, headpiece, or hair accessories to the trial so we can incorporate them correctly
Before your wedding, consider:
- A trim 2 to 4 weeks out — not right before the wedding, but close enough that your ends are fresh. We offer women's cuts and can time this as part of your overall wedding hair prep
- A color service if needed — if you're refreshing your color for the wedding, schedule that 2 to 4 weeks before as well, not the week of. New color needs a few washes to settle and look its best. See our full coloring menu and highlights menu
- A conditioning treatment — if your hair is dry, damaged, or heavily processed, a deep conditioning treatment or bond pro treatment in the weeks before will improve how your hair holds a style and how it looks in photos
What About Bridesmaids?
We can style bridesmaids as well — booked as individual specialty style appointments. If you're planning to have multiple people styled on the morning of your wedding, let us know when you first reach out so we can assess timing. Depending on the group size, we may recommend starting earlier in the morning or bringing in additional stylists.
For groups of 4 or more, we recommend booking everyone by 6 months out.
Why Choose a Salon Over an On-Location Stylist?
On-location stylists who travel to your venue or hotel are popular, but there are trade-offs:
On-location stylist pros: Convenience, less travel on the morning of On-location stylist cons: Higher cost, less controlled environment (lighting, equipment, mirror setup), harder to know exactly who will show up
Salon pros: Controlled environment with full professional equipment, the same stylist who did your trial, consistent results Salon cons: You travel to us rather than us traveling to you
For brides who want predictability on their wedding morning, the salon setting gives us the best conditions to do the job well. We've done your hair in our space before — at the trial — so the day of is a repeat of something that already worked.
Book Your Bridal Consultation in Lone Tree
Burman & Co is located in Lone Tree and serves brides and wedding parties from across the south Denver metro, including Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Parker, Castle Rock, and Greenwood Village.
To start planning your wedding hair, reach out as early as you can. Tell us your wedding date, your general vision (updo, waves, half-up), and any concerns you have about your hair — and we'll take it from there.
Visit us: 8353 Willow St C1, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Call: (303) 706-9626
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