50 Bridal Hairstyles For Every Single Function At Your Wedding!
BY Sakshi | 15 Sep, 2017 | 34177 views | 9 min read
From loose curls to classic updos, brides these days are leaving no stone unturned to experiment with bridal hairstyles. One cannot deny that wedding hair makes or breaks a look. Hence, you should go through a myriad of options before selecting what'll suit your aesthetic the best!
Also, to ensure that hairstyle for each ceremony is distinctive, we brushed through (pun intended) effortlessly beautiful and modern hairstyles for you to swoon over.
All the inspiration you're going to need for your bridal hair is here in this one post! So without further ado, let's have a look at 50 best bridal hairstyles we've featured for every wedding function. Each of these bridal hairstyles is a part of our inspiration gallery here, which you can easily access if you have downloaded the WedMeGood App. So lets get started!!
Engagement Hairstyles
Open hair with side twist braid and hair embellishment
Image via Nikita and Parth's Wedding
Twisty & romantic, this side-swept hairdo is beautiful and elegant for an engagement ceremony. We love how that unique, embellished hairpiece sits at the back, so it doesn't look tacky!
Voluminous structured bun
Image via Vipin Photography
Simple buns can be boring, but this elegant updo is absolutely beautiful and elegant for an engagement ceremony!
Open hair with twisted braid on top with mini-roses
Image via Bhumi and Simran Photography
Tiny little roses in the hairstyle can up the amp your hair for an engagement. It's half up and half down, so as to keep you comfortable when you do that engagement dance.
Waterfall braid with loose open hair
Image via Stories By Joseph Radhik
Want an open hairstyle with a minimal twist? This little twisty braided hairstyle is oh so gorgeous!
Low ponytail with a twisty front
Image via Namrata Soni
Ponytails are hard to carry off but this one is a refreshing change. It can be a sight to sore eyes at your engagement ceremony!
Glam voluminous bun with side parting and embellished pin
Image via Divishth Kakkar Photography
You can give heavy jewellery a miss, by simply embellishing your voluminous hairdo with a Swarovski hairpin!
Elegant structured low bun with side parting
Image via Lumiere Wedding Company
This structured low bun is so elegant and minimalistic! If you are looking for a sophisticated, high end engagement look this might be it.
High updo with tiara style accessory
Image via Cupcake Productions
Some brides have Disney princess dreams and this hairdo is just fulfilling that!
Open wavy hair with a braided hairband
Image via Magic Hour
Who needs a hairband when you have a braid doing the same job. Add baby breath or leave it as it is, you're anyway going to nail your engagement look.
Messy bun with soft curls and flowers on top
Image via Kashika Kapur
If you're not a fan of buns covered with flowers but still want some, then this the hairstyle you've been looking for!
Mehendi Hairstyles
Side braid with floral wreath and flowers in the braid
Image via Sandeep and Natasha's Wedding
Braids are a sure shot winner for your Mehendi and when floral braids are even more mehendi appropriate.
Voluminous princess side braid with small flowers
Image via Happyframes
If a regular braid doesn't cut it, what about a Disney princess braid for your Mehendi? Reminds us of Jasmine, ain't it?
Princess braid with cascading flowers
Image via Akansha and Harshit's Wedding
All you need is tiny orchids, roses and pastel petals in your hair for this style.
Open hair with half tied back and small flowers
Image via Gaurav Hingne
Half-tied hair with tiny little flowers is the perfect hairstyle for youe Mehendi ceremony.
Side fishtail braid with flowers
Image via The Little Black Bow
Baby breath, the magical little flower, makes any hairstyle pretty and this braided hairdo is really graceful.
Messy side bun with flowers
Image via Dreamgraphers
If you're opting for a bun hairstyle for your Mehendi, then ensure that you accessorize the same with vivid flowers!
Tight fishtail braid with cascading floral string around it
Image via Shweta and Arjun's Wedding
Mogra in your hair is such a traditional way to do your hair and this Mehendi hairstyle is perfect for the more traditional look.
Two messy braids
Image via Gautam Khullar Photography
Who said two braids are like little pigtails. Twisty braids on either side add a breath of young, fresh air to your Mehendi.
Twisted strands on top with a side braid and baby breath
Image via Crimson And Cherry
Baby breath adds a dash of freshness to your Mehendi look! And this twisted hairstyle seems pretty unconventional.
Messy voluminous back braid with curls and small flowers
Image via Farzana Khusro Makeup
This hairstyle is a statement in itself! Perfect for ze millennial brides, to say the least.
Sangeet Hairstyles
Twisty front side swept open hair
Image via Stories By Joseph Radhik
Possibly one of the most popular hairstyles featured on WedMeGood! This glamorous half updo hairstyle is twisty at the top and has loose waves at the bottom.
Messy bun with long loose soft strands and flowers
Image via Plush Affairs
One versatile hairstyle that'll look great with both traditional as well as modern outfits!
Cascading side parted half updo hair
Image via Eshanka and Harit's Wedding
A simple, elegant hairstyle with a side parting and poker straight hair. What's not to love!
Braided low side bun with flowers
Image via Shraddha and Gaurav's Wedding
A low side bun with white daisies screams freshness, and we can't help but love this hairstyle!
Structured low bun with maangtikka
Image via Shruti Sharma Bridal Makeup
Maangtikkas dont have to be reserved for weddings, this chic bun with maangtikka is just the right amount of sparkle to be cocktail appropriate
Braided low bun with volume on top
Image via Dipak Studios Wedding Photography
Super chic, glamorous hairstyle that is totally upping the cocktail game. Try and pair it with a high neck dress!
Tousled and wavy sideswept ponytail
Image via Roshni Safir
This is one effortless hairstyle that'll not only give you an outstanding look but will let you be at ease during your Sangeet ceremony.
Sideswept open hair with loose soft curls
Image via The Story Weavers
Simple and easy hairdo for the girls who don't like over the top stuff! Easy-peasy, eh?
Soft sideswept curls with flowers on one side
Image via Sanam and Suhel's Wedding
Taking that easy-peasy hairstyle a step forward by adorning it with flowers! Don't forget to side-swept them all.
Twisted voluminous updo with loose curls
Image via Bride in Vogue
If you really want to look unique then you can go for this hairstyle! All you need to do is add some loose curls at the front for a relaxed, romantic vibe.
Wedding/ Bridal Hairstyles
High and sleek tight braided bun
Image via Varsha Gidwani
Top knots are rare these days but when paired with high fashion outfits, you can totally pull them off!
Poofed hair in the front with dupatta behind
Image via Sandeep and Natasha's Wedding
Always hated how buns make your hair look flat, well this wedding day hairstyle features a prominent poof at the front! Classy, isn't it?
Low bun with roses on the side and soft curls left loose
Image via Samridhi Thukral
Soft, romantic low bun adorned with red roses is all you need for an elegant bridal look. Those loose, curled strands will just add a charm to it.
Bridal bun with different flowers and baby breath
Image via Sagar and Subiya's Wedding
All set to rock at your big day? How about selecting this hairdo adorned with fresh flowers to complete your look.
Side braid with flowers and dupatta pinned on opposite side of head
Image via Gautam Khullar Photography
Messy side-braid with flowers is one trending hairstyle but instead for your mehendi, you can wear this with a dupatta for your wedding.
High wavy bun with roses on the side
Image via Filmy Shaadi
You need a skilled hairstylist for this stunning hairstyle! So whimsical and beautiful.
Mid-parted open hair with wavy ends
Image via Pashyanti and Sahil's Wedding
Who said you cant have open hair at your wedding? Not us folks, not us! Open hair with maangtikka is one of our favourite bridal hairstyles.
Twisted low braided bun
Image via Shutterdown - Lakshya Chawla
If you're a vintage obsessed bride-to-be the a chic twisted plaited knot bun is absolutely appropriate for your wedding.
Twisted voluminous bun with mid-parting
Image via Pooja Khurana Makeovers
A quick tip: if you have a very thin face, then adding volume to it on the sides will definitely give your bridal bun hairstyle a better look.
Structured neat bridal bun with flowers
Image via Shutterdown - Lakshya Chawla
A neat little bun with a melange of flowers, and you're all set for your magnificent Indian wedding.
Reception Hairstyle
Curly bun with embellished pin
Image via Memento of Shades Photography
Receptions are the time to add a dash of glam and side hair pieces are the perfect throw back to the great Gatsby vibe. Channel that and your hairstyle will be reception ready!
Messy braided voluminous back ponytail
Image via Stories By Joseph Radhik
For her reception, this bride went ahead with a twisty ponytail kept in sections, which screamed modernity and elegance!
Loose low bun with side parting and volume
Image via Artcapture Productions
Low buns in a chic twisted setup are the perfect hairstyle to start your new life!
Low side bun with volume up front and embellished head band on the side
Image via Sona and Renoy's Wedding
One won't be able to take their eyes off this bride's embellished, side bun as she'll walk down the aisle!
Retro hairstyle with vintage wave
Image via Makeovers by Triptii Rastogi
Channel old school vintage glamour with structured side bun and goth dark lips for a very 1920's vibe on your reception.
Wavy puffy bun with side twist
Image via Kharishma Captain
This bun quite easily exhibits a very boho vibe. With a twisted messy bun this bride was reception-ready!
Messy pinned hair with flowers
Image via Happyframes
This bride completed her messy hairstyle with bits of foliage and florals! She definitely looked ultra-elegant at her reception.
Twisted low bun with flowers on one side
Image via Makeovers by Triptii Rastogi
With her tresses beautifully twisted, this bide accentuated her soft bun with pristine white flowers.
Vintage Bollywood sleek mid-parted bun with flowers on the side
Image via Samaira and Dilkash's Wedding
Samaira styled her hair in retro style, giving everyone full 1960s Bollywood actresses' vibe!
Voluminous top with open hair and tiara style accessory
Image via Mehak Kawatra Makeup Artist
For her grand reception, this bride wore a bouffant hairstyle accessorized with a tiara nd looked no less than a vintage queen.
With this we come to an end of our "how to arrange your mane on your big day" list! Aren't they all pretty enough for you? Hopefully, we've put your hairstyle apprehensions to rest. Do let us know your favorite bridal hairstyle in the comments below and don't forget to tag us if you sport any of these of your special day. Super excitteedd!
