Let’s be real. Part of the fun of wedding planning is getting together with your bridesmaids and plotting out all the gorgeous details.
From bridesmaid dresses to hair and makeup, what’s not to love?
This piece is dedicated to hairstyles. To ensure you say “I do” to the perfect updo, we’re showcasing the biggest recent trends in bridesmaid’s hairstyles. Check them out– each is guaranteed to look nothing short of fabulous.
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Party Hair
It’s worth noting right off the top that the hairstyles you chose should embody the theme of your wedding day.
For each of the looks we mention here, we’re also going to include the theme—the wedding vibe if you will—that the particular hairstyle aligns with best. But then again, there are no rules. You’re free to pick your favorite no matter what.
Another consideration is weather. The season, humidity, and location—indoors or out—all are important factors worth considering when choosing wedding day hair.
Tossed and Textured
Think messy—intentionally messy. If done right, the look is sexy. It can be a loose bun with a few curled tendrils that appear to have broken loose.
It can also be relaxed braids that are pinned into a crown, perhaps paired with a flower garland.
This hairstyle is perfect for an outdoor wedding, or a country garden inspired theme.
Boho Babe
Loose beachy waves that cascade freely over the shoulders and down the back, perhaps with a flower tucked somewhere.
Or maybe, the sides of the hair are pinned back away from the face with the rest of the hair down. This type of half-up half-down look is beautiful, especially when paired with soft face-framing waves.
Hairstyles like this are effortless and romantic. Perfect for beach weddings and boho inspired celebrations. For the wedding that emphasizes natural beauty, this is the look.
Posh and Polished
Like a shiny marble floor, this is a no-nonsense frizz-free look. It’s simple yet slick. Thick straight hair, or hair bolted back into a bun. A high sleek ponytail works really well here too.
It’s sophistication at its finest; modern and stately. Pair with a bright bold lipstick to add a little edge.
It’s the ideal look for a grand yet minimal wedding, extravagant yet restrained.
The Braided Bunch
From fishtail to French, there’s a lot of beautiful things you can do with a braid.
Braids can be sleek or loose. Wrapped around to create a crown, or left to cascade down the back.
Due to the versatility, braids can be used in all sorts of wedding looks. However, they’re most at home with rustic country inspired weddings, and weddings that weave together both natural beauty with all out glam.
Vintage Glam
From finger waves to glamorous Old Hollywood curls, vintage glam is timeless. And no, we’re not talking about the beehive here.
If your wedding is inspired by a certain era—say the 1920s for example—and your goal is to really nail the theme, have your bridesmaids all get matching bobs. What?! They’re not game to cut off all their hair? Well, why not consider wigs? Seriously.
Swipe Right on Side-Swept
Wavy hair gathered low at one side of the neck is one of those ultra-glam looks that literally works for almost any style wedding.
With the hair in a side part and loose wavy tendrils around the face, this hairstyle holds its own. It pairs beautifully with large boho inspired beaded or carved earrings, but looks great with hoops and minimal pearls as well.
Simple, Natural and Minimal
Think simple and clean, with not much embellishment. Perhaps the hair is parted in the center and worn loose, or hair pulled up into a classic ponytail. Or maybe, each bridesmaid’s natural hair is embraced—worked with instead of against.
An obvious go-to when the emphasis is on the makeup. This natural style hair is also an excellent choice for a beach or forest wedding.
To Each Their Own
Another look that works for nature inspired wedding themes is to allow each bridesmaid to choose her own hairstyle. This provides depth and visual interest as well, and your bridesmaids can pick the style that looks best with each of their face shapes.
Accessorize
Adding accessories such as gem encrusted clips, big silk bows, flower crowns—even a spritz of metallic sheen, transforms ordinary hair to fancy hair.
The hair accessories you choose should work with the wedding theme as well as the makeup and bridesmaids’ dresses.
Conclusion:
One of the best things about hairstyles is a chance to experiment and have fun. Try out a few different options before making a choice. Then, give yourself full permission to pick the hairstyle you like the best.
