40 Romantic Bridal Hairstyles to Wear on Your Wedding Day

Bridal hairstyles

From your vows to the first dance, there will be no shortage of romantic moments on your big day. Brides often incorporate romantic elements into everything from the wedding décor to their gowns and, yes, even their lovely locks. Because what’s a wedding if not romantic?

Whether it’s tousled, touch-me waves, a swoon-worthy updo, or dainty floral embellishments, a romantic bridal wedding hairstyles can be created in seemingly endless ways. Want to show off your shoulders? Rock a romantic style with your strapless wedding dress by opting for a messy updo with face-framing tendrils. Throwing a boho bash? Tuck bits of floral and foliage into your lush curls for some seriously romantic vibes. With a ton of ways to incorporate some romantic elements into a wedding hairstyle, there’s a ‘do out there for every personal style, wedding theme, and gorgeous wedding dress.

Need some inspiration? Scroll down to see our picks for the most romantic Bridal hairstyles :

1. Ribbon Romance Bridal hairstyles

A gauzy ribbon and a pretty posy make for a romantic combination.

2. An Embellished ‘Do

With some tendrils held back with a jeweled headpiece, this bride’s wind-swept locks are the epitome of relaxed romance.

3. Glossy Waves Bridal hairstyles

This bride’s soft, glossy waves are positively flawless.

4. A Messy Alternative

Thanks to a certain duchess, undone messy buns are trending amongst brides everywhere.

5. A Trail of Blooms

How romantic is the baby’s breath trailing throughout this bride’s down ‘do?

6. Add a Headband

Headbands are an unexpected, surprisingly chic accessory to add to a romantic bridal bun.

7. A Feminine Tie

For her romantic ranch nuptials, bride Samantha opted for a chic low ponytail tied with a pink velvet ribbon.

8. Au Naturel

This bride’s natural curls were let loose to freely cascade about her shoulders in an unfussy style. The innocent and youthful appearance kept with the celebration’s organic, whimsical theme

9. A Twisted Take

Searching for a romantic wedding hairstyle that’s out of your face? Try a twisted ponytail like this bride. You can even accessorize it with some sparkly hairpins.

10. A Classic Case

Nothing beats a classic: This half-up, half-down ‘do is a surefire style.

11. A Regal Finish

“My headdress was made with more than 800 natural tiny pearls intertwined to make the whole tiara,” bride Jimena said of her romantic hair accessory.

12. Keep It Soft

Use a big-barrel curling iron to create romantic soft curls like this bride. Then, add a smattering of blooms.

13. Pick a Posy

This relaxed updo is accented with pretty posies for an added romantic vibe.

14. Iconic

Bride Julia looked to iconic brides like Grace Kelly and Kate Middleton when choosing her bridal look. We think they would definitely approve of her romantic wedding hairstyle.

15. Keep Things Fresh

Another way to romantically style a ponytail is with a few fresh flowers.

16. Glam Factor

Voluminous curls and a crystal hairpiece are glamorous additions to a romantic wedding hairstyle.

17. Crowning Glory

A romantic bride can still be a princess bride. This lovely lady accented her face-framing tendrils with a regal crown.

18. A Bevy of Curls

Sharrah paired her beaded blush dress with lush and loose half-up curls.

19. An Organic Crown

This London bride’s wild waves and crown of rosebuds and olive leaves melds the romantic with a touch of boho.

20. Mess It Up

How perfectly imperfect is this bride’s messy updo?

21. Go Grecian

For her vintage-inspired Wisconsin nuptials, Megan accessorized her wavy brown tresses with a delicate gold-chain hairpiece.

22. Pretty Plaits

Actress Carlson Young of MTV’s Scream dotted her fishtail braid with tiny white buds for an ethereal touch

23. A Gilded Touch

This bride topped off her tresses with a pair of chic golden hairpins.

24. Face Forward

This Miami bride twisted her locks away from her face for a half-up, half-down look that was totally effortless.

25. Adequately Accessorize

Don both a traditional veil and flower crown like this beautiful bride for double the romance.

26. Touchable Tendrils

Tousled, touch-me waves completed this bride’s romantic wedding-day look.

27. A Formal Swirl

With her blonde tresses swirled into a chignon, this bride’s romantic hairstyle was formal enough for her black-tie ballroom wedding.

28. An Ethereal Style

For a boho touch, this bride completed her curly, casual updo with bits of foliage and florals

29. An Interlaced Ponytail

This bride’s loosely woven locks make for an uber-relaxed, naturally pretty style.

30. A Floral Fantasy

An entire bundle of blooms was weaved into this bride’s silky strands. How stunning!

31. Elegant Waves

Romantically rolled locks, with the front pieces tucked underneath, were the perfect finishing touch to this bride’s wedding-day look.

32. A Fairytale Look

Sarah gathered some of her relaxed curls into a half-up, half-down style and tucked a few dusty-hued blossoms into the mix. A perfect complement to her autumnal vineyard wedding

33. A Beaded Braid

Allie’s whimsical loose braid was dotted with beaded pins that resemble tiny floral buds for her vineyard wedding.

34. Captivating Curls

Monica’s elegant half-up, half-down style is made all the more enchanting with thick sheaths of hair freely framing her beautiful features. She looked every bit the princess bride at her French château wedding.

35. Simplicity Is Key

Sometimes a single blossom is all you really need. Bride Nicole accented her loose, voluminous waves with a single white flower that blended magnificently with her modern, architectural gown.

36. A Touch of Gold

Heather donned an intricately woven chignon with a tiny gold boom peaking out of the top for her dreamy French Riviera wedding.

37. A Bridal Blowout

With a smooth, bouncy blowout that features gently sculpted waves and tons of volume, Sydney’s bright blonde mane created all the spotlight she needed for her wedding in the Hamptons.

38. Flirty Finger Waves

Who wouldn’t want to run their fingers through this waterfall of finger-wave curls?

39. Boho Braids

Alicia’s honey-colored tendrils were shaped into a bohemian take on a classic half-up, half-down style with fuss-free curls and thin braids both securing the look in place and sporadically peppered in throughout the loose ends. A magnificent headpiece completed the ensemble.

40. A Vintage Vibe

Large barrel curls twisting away from the face are an oh-so romantic touch to this bride’s vintage style.

source: Brides