Choosing what might be the most important, and definitely the most photographed hairstyle of your life, can feel like an impossible task.
Do you wear it long and loose with soft, romantic curls? Do you go all out with a glamorous updo and glitzy accessories to match? There are so many choices but the key to finding the right hairstyle for you may be simpler than you think.
Our advice? Don’t stray too far from the go-to hairstyles you wear from day to day.
If you usually hate wearing your hair up, resist the pressure to go for a chic up-do just because it’s your wedding. If you live for scrunchies and claw clips, wearing your hair down might feel fussy and distracting on the day.
Mix things up or don’t just do what feels right to you. And don’t worry, no matter how you prefer to wear your hair, we have the styles to make you feel special and like an elevated version of yourself as you glide down the aisle.
Keep scrolling for swoon-worthy hairstyles whether your tresses are grazing your shoulders or cascading down your back…
Bride To Be Hair
Before we move on to the main event and decide how you’ll wear your hair on the day, we know you have plenty of pre-wedding events you’ll want to style your hair for. From bridal showers and engagement parties to your rehearsal dinner, these occasions are almost as special as your wedding day itself so your hair needs to be perfect!
For these occasions, we’re looking for more relaxed looks that won’t stress out your tresses with heaps of heat before the big ‘I Do’. Save all the curling and pins for the ceremony and opt for loose waves, simple half-up hairstyles, or a classic ponytail.
That doesn’t mean your look won’t be elegant and polished, it just means you’re saving the lengthy styling processes until the morning of.
These romantic waves are one of our favorite bride-to-be hairstyles. Effortlessly pretty yet seriously romantic.
Bridal Hairstyles For Long Hair
Whether you’ve always worn it long or have been growing it with your wedding in mind, long hair on your wedding day means the world is your oyster when it comes to styling.
Wear it all up in a long cascading ponytail, wear it loose in romantic barrel curls with flowers and a veil. Practically any style you think of will work on long hair. The only negative? It can feel overwhelming with so many beautiful options to choose from.
So, go for a look that feels comfortable. Select a similar style to one you’ve worn for an event and loved how it made you feel.
Or, opt for an elevated version of a style you wear every day. We give this advice a lot but it really does help you to feel comfortable and confident with all eyes on you!
Still need inspiration? You can never go wrong with voluminous barrel curls and a soft up-do. It works from every angle and with every dress.
Bridal Hairstyles For Short Hair
Just because you’re rocking shorter locks doesn’t mean you can’t still have breathtakingly beautiful bridal hair for your big day. We’ve found countless swoon-worthy styles for brides with shorter tresses like this twisted half-up look with the addition of pearl hair slides.
Opt for tousled curls, best created with a straightener instead of a curling wand, and ask your stylist for a simple, twisted half-up style you can decorate with accessories. This style, of course, looks amazing with pearls but will work just as well with flowers or crystal-embellished clips.
Bridal Hairstyles Half Up Half Down
We love a classic bridal up-do as much as the next hair enthusiast, but there’s something so undeniably pretty and romantic about a half-up hairstyle for brides.
Low, twisted styles are classic and chic but this year, we’re all about volume and height.
This twisted half-up do is a truly elevated version of trending claw clip looks but with a polished bridal twist. It looks incredible from all angles and works beautifully with loose barrel curls and face-framing pieces or curtain bangs.
Bridal Ponytail Up-do
When you think of bridal hair, a ponytail probably isn’t the first hairstyle to come to mind.
However, if you usually wear all of your hair up and want to do so on your big day, a polished high ponytail like this one could be the answer.
This is an ideal choice for showing off backless dresses or those with a high, detailed neckline. Also a great option for summer brides with outdoor ceremonies and receptions taking place in warmer climates.
Bridal Hairstyles For Very Short Hair
While you may not have quite as many styling options when it comes to choosing your hairstyle for the big day, the ones you do have are truly some of the most stunning.
An embellished hair slide worn on one side is a classic look and works every time, however, we’re head over heels for full headbands that dazzle from every angle.
If you have some length, try curling your hair for added volume, if not, let your accessories do all the talking and highlight your chic short hair instead.
Bridal Hair With Flowers
Wearing flowers in your hair is the dream for many brides and, thanks to hairstyles like this one, we can certainly see why.
Voluminous curls and subtle white flowers are a match made in bridal hair heaven, but don’t be afraid of adding subtly colored ones, especially if they match your wedding scheme.
A classic for a reason, we recommend this hairstyle to any bride looking for styles with a romantic aesthetic.
It’s the quintessential half-up hairstyle to go with lacey dresses or bohemian-inspired gowns, especially if you happen to say your vows in an outdoor setting such as a garden, a forest, or a mountainside.
Bridal Hair With A Bow
In case you missed it, bows are huge this year, and we’re not just talking about weddings here.
Bows on clothes, bows on bags, bows on shoes, bows in the hair. They’re everywhere, and they’re utterly perfect for 2024 bridal hairstyles.
Keep your look simple with a skinny white bow for a subtle touch of romance, or go all in with a large statement bow with trailing ends. This trending look is iconic either way.
The Trending Bridal Messy Bun Hairstyle
This not-really-messy, messy bun is the ultimate 2024 bride hairstyle.
While it looks effortlessly pretty and nonchalantly thrown together, it’ll take some precision styling to get your bun first looking like this, and then to stay in place. Use this picture for inspo with your stylist, or search the thousands of trending messy bun images and tutorials for a different spin on the look.
For those of us who live in messy buns with scrunchies or claw clips, this elevated version is the perfect bridal hairstyle to feel like your most beautiful, and most authentic self on your big day.