I have recently made a discovery in the world of bridal fashion. The circlet.

I’m sure many of you are rolling your eyes, but I am a little fashion . . . um . . . shall we say backward? More than the wedding dress I’ve been giving my headpiece some thought.

I know a tiara is not my style, and a veil is just an accident waiting to happen. I had considered wearing a wreath of flowers on by head, but I have very thick hair, which can get weighed down and look flat at the crown. I was hesitant to add more weight to my hair, fearing things would deflate mid-vow.

But now I have discovered the circlet. Essentially, a circlet is an old-fashioned crown with no cap used by the Celts. Think of what you’d typically see on a fairy queen. It’s elegant, simple can be as fancy or as simple as you wish and carries a whimsical tradition that’s just right for a wedding.

Here are a couple of Web sites I found with circlets from hundreds to just tens of dollars:

Dwarves Song - www.dwarvesong.com

Precious Plunder - www.preciousplunder.com

Sapphire & Sage - www.sapphireandsage.com