100+ Wedding Hairstyles For The Whole Bridal Party

One element that often ties the whole bridal look together is the hairstyle. The perfect wedding hairstyle not only complements your dress and theme but also reflects your personal style. Whether you envision an elegant updo, romantic waves, or a boho braid, the choices are endless, each offering a way to express your individuality while enhancing your natural beauty. Whether you've got long hair, short hair, thick hair, thin hair, curly hair or straight hair - we've got a plethora of real bride and bridesmaid wedding hairstyles to inspire you, perfect for the whole wedding party. So, sit back, relax, and get those pinning fingers ready, because there are nearly 100+ styles to explore! 

100+ wedding hairstyle ideas for long hair, short hair, curly hair and more!

What Should You Consider When Deciding On Your Wedding Hairstyle

1. Your Hair Type

Consider the texture and thickness of your hair, as certain styles work better with specific hair types, whether it's coily, curly, straight, fine, or thick.

2. Your Dress Neckline

The neckline of your outfit can dramatically influence your hairstyle, as an updo may complement a high neckline, while loose waves could pair better with a low or open neckline.

3. Your Face Shape

Different hairstyles can either enhance or balance the shape of your face, with specific cuts and styles tailored to round, oval, square, or heart-shaped faces.

4. The Climate/Weather

Weather conditions can affect the longevity of your hairstyle, with humidity causing frizz and heat potentially flattening the hair, so choose a style that can withstand the elements of the day.

Wedding Hairstyles For Long Hair

Long hair is probably considered the most versatile wedding hairstyle because you can wear it up, down, or even half up and down. We love it when brides leave their locks loose and completely free-flowing, either with a gentle curl or swept to the side. Now if only we woke up every day with hair like this!

Wedding Hairstyles For Short Hair

There is a misconception amongst brides-to-be that you have to have long hair on your wedding day. Many opt to grow out their normal haircut so they have more versatility. Whilst this is absolutely your choice, we love it when a bride embraces her regular pixie cut or cropped style. We've seen brides pin their fringes to form a beehive, braid the side, or go all out wavy. Whatever your choice, your hair doesn't have to be long to be beautiful.

Wedding Hairstyles For Curly Hair

If you are blessed with natural curls then you have volume and a ready-made hairstyle every day. For your wedding, if you choose to pin it up, leave it loose or adorn it with accessories, you'll always look so polished. The work you put into achieving these gorgeous curls is so worth it! Just look at how these brides wore their natural curls on their day...

Whether you choose to weave flowers through your hair or add a single flower stem to add a pop of colour, wedding flowers are a beautiful addition to any wedding hairstyle. They can be fragrant, delicate or provide a wonderful focal point, and are a great way to incorporate your wedding flowers to your bridal look. Chat to your florist about which flowers will go the distance and will be most suitable for your wedding hairstyle.

Adding accessories to your wedding hair, be that up or down, is a great way of adding personality to your overall look. The beautiful brides below have chosen individual pins, bridal crowns, hair vines and more, and each one complements their gown and chosen wedding hairstyle perfectly.

Wedding Hairstyles For Bridesmaids

When thinking of wedding hairstyles we mustn't forget our wonderful bridesmaids. Your bridesmaid's hairstyles can complement your (the bride's) chosen hairstyle or they can go for a completely different style of their own. In fact, there is nothing to stop every one of the bridal party from having a different hairstyle to suit their personalities and hair type, which is especially fun if they're also going for mismatched bridesmaid dresses!

If you can't decide between having your hair up or having your hair down, then a half up half down do is definitely for you. It's easy to see why this is one of the most coveted wedding hairstyles, providing versatility and endless options, for straight, wavy, pinned, braided and twisted elements. You can even tuck in feathers and flowers like the stylish brides below.

The world is your oyster when it comes to pinned wedding hairstyles. You and your hairstylist are only held back by your imagination. The beautiful array of styles are universally flattering for most hair types and you only have to look at the gorgeous images below to see what you can achieve together.

Bun Wedding Hairstyles

There is definitely a place for a bridal bun in the wedding world. Be that a loose top knot or a sleek bun tied at the nape of your neck. We love how they add height and provide the perfect frame to pin accessories and wedding veils to. They're naturally timeless and elegant, so you won't ever regret a classic bun hairstyle. Plus, if you're opting for a destination wedding, this might be your go-to so you avoid any humidity hair disasters.

Adding a bridal braid to any wedding hairstyle instantly gives it a modern edge and depth, especially fanned out braids which can give thin hair the illusion of being thicker and fuller. You can have a full braided crown, add a small braid to your chignon to secure it in place or opt for a long fishtail braid flowing down your back. Whatever your choice we think braids are here to stay and love seeing how you incorporate them into your wedding hairstyles.

The ponytail can be considered a go-to hairstyle for many of us most days, but the bit of added effort that goes into these wedding hairstyles makes them classy, elegant, and sophisticated. Straight and sleek with a pinned-up fringe or curled to add movement, ponytails are the perfect choice for a modern and classic bride.

Get inspired with our favourite wedding hairstyles from our real weddings!

Still looking for some more bridal hair inspiration? We've got you covered with these 80+ wedding hair updos and the best wedding hair accessories we're loving right now! Plus, if you are concerned about battling humidity, you should take a look at our ultimate guide to wedding hair and makeup for destination weddings!