The most popular hairstyle choice for brides worldwide, regardless of age, is a wedding updo. This is an easily explained phenomenon: updos not only work well, but they also perfectly finish off a delicate bridal look more effectively than any other type of hairstyle. The classic combination of an updo and a floor-length bridal gown accentuates the elegance and grace of the bride’s figure and overall appearance.
You will have no trouble deciding on your wedding day hairstyle after reading our selection of the most exquisite bridal updos. We’ll walk you through some of the best long and medium hairstyles. Please take a look through our gallery and get inspired, future brides!
1. Wonderful Wild Waves
You need to consider the overall effect of your wedding look when planning your look. Loose, curly updos and drop earrings look great with strapless dresses or detailed necklines. Try smokey eye makeup if you’re going for a more glam look.
2. Pretty in Pearls
Pearls add shine and texture to bridal hairstyles without taking over the entire look, making them a pretty addition. Moreover, the hue goes nicely with your white gown. The milky gem goes well with every style and hair color, whether you prefer sleek and sophisticated updos or free-flowing, flowing locks.
3. Gorgeous Blonde
It can be challenging to pull off elegant wedding updos for short hair without using extensions. It really boils down to expectations, though. Even though you don’t have a long ponytail or enormous bun, you can still look lovely and stylish in a look that will work well for you. Just be careful not to overdress it with extras.
4. Dressed-Down Drama
Bridal hair doesn’t need to be extremely styled and applied perfectly. On your special day, it’s best to stick to your tried-and-true fashion choices if your style leans more toward bohemian and free-spirited looks.
5. Sweet Beehive
Unlike the previous hairstyle, this chic updo is better suited for sophisticated brides throwing an extravagant black tie ceremony and reception. Balance out such a sleek and voluminous look with a few wispy face-framing pieces.
6. Woven Updo with Tendrils
Check out how thick her hair looks in this style. It has a striking appearance due to the various pieces that gracefully weave in and out of the mass of hair. Your stylist will make up for this by gently teasing your finer hair before completing the updo.
7. Wavy Low Bun with Hair Accessory
Updos for weddings are frequently perceived as extremely tight and sleek hairstyles. However, a loose finish makes bridal hair even more beautiful. It appears that the pearl barrette is the only object preventing these waves from collapsing. It’s a very sentimental addition.
8. Wedding Low Bun
The huge looped bun has an elegant yet carefree appearance. The unkempt loops of the bun look great with the imperfect side twists. They guarantee an exceptionally voluminous updo even for medium-density hair.
9. Embellished Caramel Blonde Chignon
Don’t let your wedding veil be your only hair accessory—especially with so many eye-catching alternatives available. Do not be afraid to test a clip you really like if it fits in with the style you’ve selected.
10. Soft Wedding Updo with Headband
Even though elegant updos are frequently straightforward and lovely, they can become unexpectedly stunning when accessorized appropriately! Her elegant wedding hair looks stunning with the adorable headband. It also appears to be a possible do-it-yourself project.
11. White Blonde Twisted Hairdo
Twists, no matter how big or small, give an updo just the right amount of glitz. To add visual interest and diversity to the texture of your hairstyle, you can combine twists with a low bun and embellish it with a chain or decorative string. For a delicate, tender look, it can be the same color as your hair or contrasting.
12. Large Curly Bun with Beaded Clip
This gorgeous updo appears to have been created with a magic wand by the Hair Fairy herself, without the need for any brushstrokes! While professional assistance is required for such carefree-looking hairstyles, you can attempt to achieve the same look when evaluating your wedding hair options.
13. Curly Bridal Bun with Veil
One classic wedding updo hairstyle is the bun. While traditional bridal buns are low, you can lift your bun to the crown and pin a veil underneath. Why not? To counterbalance the draped tulle, wear your hair loose in the front several layers.
14. Swirled Wedding Updo with Embellishment
Give this hairstyle’s gorgeous flow a moment of admiration. Instead of pulling the bun too tight, the stylist has slightly loosened the twist so you can see how the hair coils around itself.
15. French Twist Updo with Baby’s Breath
Flowers are used for more than just bouquets. They might be for your hair as well. While crowns are a common choice for brides, there are other delicate options as well. She added a baby breath sprig to the side of her French twist, which resulted in an incredibly beautiful base for the traditional updo.
16. Sleek Bridal Hairstyle with Floral Barrette
Finding wedding hairstyles that won’t look out of date in pictures is a major concern for brides. The preferred elegant hairstyles are typically updos with chignons because of their classic appeal. Twenty years from now, the sleek chignon with a bouffant and a strategically placed clip will still be striking.
17. Curly Updo with a Bouffant
Every new bun updo you come across on Instagram pictures is unique. This one has a delicate pearl hair piece and is constructed from wavy hair with an additional twist wrap. If you have a big, low bun, a bouffant will balance out the entire look.
18. Formal Curly Updo with Bangs
You don’t need to do much to your mane to create a fancy hairstyle if you have corkscrew spirals. To achieve a striking Mohawk that accentuates your jawline and stunning cheekbones, pin up the side locks.
19. Voluminous Side Wedding Updo
Selecting between wedding hairstyles with hair down or bridal updos can be challenging when it comes to hair maintenance. Indecisive ladies will appreciate this asymmetrical low loose updo. Just enough of your hair is pulled up and back to reveal your shoulders.
20. Undone Low Bun with Floral Headband
Bridal hair flowers look amazing because they are one of the most romantic accessories. Whether the blooms are fake or real is not a big deal. Their compatibility with the rest of the style is crucial. The floral headband that rests on the soft low bun is as stunning as the bun itself.
21. Voluminous Bridal Hairstyle
This type of hairstyle eliminates the need for ornamental clips or pins. It appears complicated, but it is really like one big deconstructed braid with the ends tucked in. The softness of the back is accentuated by the loose tendrils on the sides.
22. Embellished Twisted Bun for Brides
Most prospective brides think that elegant updos are appropriate for weddings. The front of your updo and its top should be flawless, but you could choose to go with a complex, even unkempt, bun in the back. Bridal hair looks even more elegant with hair flowers.
23. High Updo with Jeweled Headband
For many women, their wedding day is a princess moment. A floral headband that you can wear like a crown is a great option if you feel that a traditional tiara is too plain. Pull your hair up into a soft bun so that the accessory is the main attraction.
24. Bridal Chignon with Headband and Veil
You don’t have to worry about overdoing the accessories on your outfit to pull off a long veil, headband, and earrings. Making sure that everything is simple and that none of your pieces are vying for the viewer’s attention is crucial.
25. Vintage Asymmetrical Wedding ‘Do
Long hair wedding updos are incredibly versatile. Pinning your hair to one side of your head in a cascade of curvaceous curls will help you channel past decades. Things remain contemporary with the asymmetrical arrangement. Add a hair gem to finish the ensemble. Select a clip that contrasts well with your raven mane if you’re a brunette.
26. The Princess Bride
Curls and a delicate hair piece are the simplest way to add some flair to medium-length hairstyles. This delicate pearl tiara adds just the right amount of sparkle to short or flat updo wedding hairstyles without drawing attention to itself.
27. Classically Beautiful
Today’s wedding updos frequently substitute a hair piece for the veil. For a more formal event, this elaborate option highlights the spiraled style with pearls and crystals. It’s a lovely fix, particularly for ladies who have thick hair.
28. Forever and Ever
The bride’s little symbols and unique touches, which can even include your hair, are some of the most fascinating aspects of a wedding. An infinity wedding updo is a great way to tell your husband that you two are serious about spending eternity together. He won’t soon forget the delicate elegance of that touch.
29. Two-toned Twist
Color is a fantastic way to give wedding updos a distinctive touch, particularly if you want to add depth to thin strands. Use a lighter color and crystal headpieces to draw attention to details like a twist.
30. A Rosy Outlook
Even at conventional or conservative ceremonies, creative wedding updos are still acceptable. This appears to be a sleek low bun at first glance, but closer examination reveals that it’s actually a blooming rose. Brides and flowers go together like clockwork.
31. Draped in White
For many reasons, veils on hairstyles are fantastic. They can be used to cover your shoulders in more formal settings or to conceal your face when walking down the aisle. If you have a flair for the dramatics, consider modeling yourself after the bride in the royal wedding, who wore a train and an incredibly long veil.
32. Fancy Finger Waves
Your wedding hair updo will look retro if you add a small bouffant and enormous finger waves. You can rely on them to last through hours of dancing without worrying about curls falling flat or frizzing. They will not only give texture to flat styles.
33. The Ultimate Flower Girl
If your hair is naturally curly, don’t worry about straightening it to get the ideal wedding look; instead, embrace the texture for a flirtatious and full updo. The delicate flower barrette unites everything for the ideal harmony of silliness and refinement.
34. Bold Blonde Bun
Elegant yet understated wedding updo hairstyles are still appropriate for more formal attire. For instance, wearing a headband over a high bun gives the appearance of a crown, which is opulent and regal. This is a look that can be worn by guests as well as the bride.
35. Sleek and Chic
The best updos are all about balance and experimenting with proportions, as previously mentioned. If you have selected a large princess ball gown, it is ideal to wear it with a sleeker, more put-together hairstyle so that your fairy tale dress will steal the show.
