Searching for wedding hairstyles for long hair? Across the weddings published in Vogue, brides with long locks have styled their hair in a stunning array of ways for their big day. Some opted for their hair down — Kamila Hansen, for example, decided to keep her brown tresses flowing for her beachside wedding in Islamorada, Florida, noting that “less is always more.” (Although Tish Weinstock decided more is more when she decided to go with Rosalía-inspired extensions for her Halloween wedding at Belvoir Castle.)
If you want to keep your hair out of your face, however, a wedding up-do is the way to go. Sarah Hyland asked her hairstylist, Ryan Richman, to craft an elegant yet effortless low bun for her Napa nuptials. “We created plenty of texture and tendrils around the hairline and nape of the neck,” he explains. “The goal was a look that was appropriate for a princess on her wedding day, but ‘make it as if the princess had just finished riding her horse through the countryside — not too perfect.’”
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Meanwhile, Sarah Staudinger wore her hair in several different types of buns for her St. Tropez wedding to Ari Emanuel — including a doughnut bun as she walked down the aisle. (And while chignons, French twists, and buns are seen as classic wedding hair choices, some Vogue brides have opted for elevated ponytails: Kate Bock, for example, did so for her wedding at the New York Public Library.)
Then, there are some who want the best of both worlds: Gabriella de Givenchy opted for simple yet stunning half-up wedding hairstyles, adding slight curls to her tresses.
For brides looking to make more of a beauty statement? Consider adding an accessory like a flower or bow: Adriana Diaz’s hairstylist, for example, created a low chignon adorned with baby’s breath. “I loved how effortless yet elevated it looked. I wanted to keep my hair naturally curly, which is how I always wear it,” she said.
Below, 31 of our favourite wedding hairstyles for long hair, as seen on brides in Vogue.
Hair down
“Less is always more,” Kamila Hansen said of her choice to wear her hair down for her Florida wedding.
Harley Viera-Newton wore soft curls to accent her custom Valentino gown for her intimate West Village wedding.
Tish Weinstock added Rosalía-inspired extensions to make her raven hair even longer for her Halloween wedding.
Lauren Perez went for beachy waves for her Miami wedding.
Anisha Patel had 13 different outfits for her Turkish Riviera wedding — and a different hairstyle to accompany each one.
“I think this is exactly how brides are supposed to feel: luxurious, beautiful, kind of on top of the world,” Simone Biles said of her wedding day look.
Up-dos
Kathleen Riley, who has been doing Sofia Richie’s hair for years, executed a clean low bun.
“We created plenty of texture and tendrils around the hairline and nape of the neck,” Sarah Hyland’s hairstylist says of her wedding day hair. “The goal was a look that was appropriate for a princess on her wedding day, but ‘make it as if the princess had just finished riding her horse through the countryside — not too perfect.’”
Sarah Staudinger’s textured up-do was perfect for her St. Tropez beach party.
Lola McDonnell went with a top knot for her wedding at Isabella Blow’s former Cotswold estate.
Josephine Skriver’s simple, minimalistic bun allowed her veil to take centre stage.
Jessie Li opted for a classic bun for her New York City wedding.
Carly Cucco wanted all of the focus to be on the dress so she styled her hair in a classic low bun and kept her make-up natural.
Chloë Chevalier put a Gigi Burris veil over her chignon.
Selby Drummond added some intricacy to her wedding day bun for her Anguilla wedding.
Sarah Staudinger wore a doughnut bun for her St. Tropez ceremony.
Cécilia Saint-Viteux’s wedding hair included some twists, a pearl pin and slightly messy tresses.
Braids and ponytails
Natalie Salmon wore a ponytail for her London courthouse ceremony.
Kate Bock proved that a ponytail works in even the most formal of settings.
For her evening reception at Balthazar in New York City, Lauren Rodriguez opted for a braided ponytail.
Taylor Hill’s braid crown was an appropriate aesthetic choice for her Colorado welcome party.
Half-up, half-down
Gabriella de Givenchy tied part of her hair back for her Capri wedding.
Lauren Rothberg’s loose pieces framed her face during her Napa wedding.
Nell Diamond walks down the stairs with her reception dress designer, Prabal Gurung, with her hair partially pinned back.
Taylor Hill kept her hair tamed but wild during her ceremony.
Hair Accessories
Adriana Diaz’s hairstylist created a low chignon that was adorned with baby’s breath.
Justine Jen-Jen Li’s bow was a last-minute, day-of addition.
Ito Aghayere wanted a timeless beauty look that hinted at the era of pin curls and flappers.
Billie Lourd put flowers in her hair to match her Oscar de la Renta rehearsal dinner dress.
Harley Viera-Newton accented her reception look with a pearl headpiece.
“One of my core inspirations will forever be Marie Antoinette by Sofia Coppola,” Sandy Liang said of her wedding day appearance. “I wanted to channel that energy into my wedding look.”
