You're not just worried about looks when you pick out a hairstyle for your big day. It's also important to find one that'll be comfortable all day long, goes with the theme of the wedding and the location, and doesn't break your budget. If that sounds intimidating, here are a few tips to help you find the perfect style.

Remember to start early! Find hairstyle photos you like well in advance of the wedding, and begin collecting them. This will give you a starting point that tells you what sort of hairstyle you prefer.

Of course, when you pick out these pictures, you'll want to be realistic. Don't count on a drastic change in color or length right before the wedding. Instead, do these early, or look at styles that are meant for about the same color, cut, and type of hair you have already.

Determining your face shape may help you choose the perfect style. Round faces work well with some styles like high updos and long loose hair, but these don't flatter a longer face. If you're not certain what your face shape is, look at it in the mirror and analyze it.

If you're not finding it easy to decide what your face shape is, measure how wide your jaw, forehead, and cheekbones are, as well as how long your face is. If you're having trouble measuring, trace the outline of your face in a mirror, then measure that drawing.

Women with a forehead and jaw that are the same width, but narrower than their cheekbones have an ideal egg shape. They can wear almost any wedding hairstyle they choose, but should avoid styles that will distort their face shape.

Round faces are about as long as they are wide, and should wear styles that make them look longer. Try a longer style cut below chin length or short styles cut above the chin. Don't wear a short style that's very curly or a long one that's pulled back tightly, however.

Heart shaped faces are narrow-jawed and wide at the forehead. If you have this face shape, try a chin length curled bob, but don't wear your hair slicked back or in a style that's too full at the forehead.

If you have width and length measurements that are all very close to one another, you have a square face. Soften your wedding hair style with layers, or wear long hair past your shoulders. You may be flattered by a side swept fringe, but don't get a geometric cut.

When choosing your wedding hairstyle, be sure to think about your level of comfort. Wear a style that works with the place and style of your wedding, and remember to think about what makes you feel best. If you don't like tight updos or trailing locks, don't wear them to your wedding.

You'll be wearing your wedding hairstyle for hours, so it's important to be comfortable in it. If you can, spend some time before the wedding getting used to the style, so you'll look and feel your best.