Last August, I had the pleasure of styling bridal hair for a beautiful wedding at Sedgewell Barn in North Yorkshire, a stunning countryside venue with ponies and sheep, glamping pods and open fields, perfect for relaxed yet elegant festival style barn weddings.

Bridal hair styling can be heavy going; with lots of heat, hairspray and backcombing needed to achieve your desired look on the day. Here are my top 3 tips for wedding hair preparation: