Hair Problems

So I was (I thought) 100% convinced of how I wanted to wear my hair on my wedding day. You see, I'm all about looking like myself on my wedding day. I wanted to buy a dress that was "me," that was comfortable, and that I could see myself wearing on any other day (if it wasn't white and a wedding dress...). So when it came to hair, I wanted to follow the same principles. And I basically have one "favorite" way of wearing my hair.

Personal photos.

Basically curly and pinned half back. I have a lot of heavy hair, so having it hang in my face drives me crazy! Easy enough, right? I looked up pictures and found tons of inspiration for long curly hair with a birdcage veil.

Photo credit one, two, and three.

I bought my dress (online, without trying it on, remember?). It came, fit perfectly, and I loved it! I had the dress and hairstyle I wanted—all good.

Well...

I hated my hair down with it. Because my dress isn't strapless, my long hair covered the straps and just made it look... weird. Even though I wanted to channel this bride or this one, it was not to be. So it was back to the drawing board. As soon as I pulled my hair back (into a simple messy bun), the dress worked. I felt like a bride!

Now the question is, how should I wear my hair? I still am not on board with an elaborate up-do. I'd like to keep something closer to my style, while still having my hair at least somewhat up...