33 Ways to Wear Your Hair Down for Your Wedding

See how these real women embraced their long, flowing locks.

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For every bride who dreams of a dramatic updo for her big day, there’s another who decides to let loose and wear her hair down. These women each found a unique and stylish way to make the most of their locks—whether topped with a veil or flower crown, worn half up half down, or simply sweeping over their shoulders au naturel.

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Renee Puente

Natalie Watson Photography

See More Details from Renee Puente and Matthew Morrison’s Wedding

Model Renee Puente wore her sun-kissed tresses in a wavy, side-swept style—crowned only with a simple wreath of bay leaves and ocean spray roses—for her Hawaii destination wedding to actor Matthew Morrison.

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Louise

Julia Russell

See More Details from Louise and Tyler’s Wedding

Befitting her career as an artist, this free-spirited bride let her long hair (styled by Bella Spa) flow naturally over her off-the-rack Chanel gown, crowned with an heirloom veil that had been in her family since the 1920s.

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CaCee Cobb

Our Labor of Love

See More Details from CaCee Cobb and Donald Faison’s Wedding

For her “formal rustic” wedding to actor Donald Faison, both CaCee and maid of honor Jessica Simpson opted for classic golden ringlets styled by Roque.

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Sejal

Kat Braman

See More Details from Sejal and Narayana’s Wedding

After holding a traditional Indian wedding (for which she put her hair up), Sejal switched to a Claire Pettibone gown and had hairdresser Max Sanchez of White Salon and Spa style her long locks into loose curls.

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Chrissy Teigen

Aaron Delesie

See More Details from Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s Wedding

Model Chrissy Teigen wed singer John Legend in a white Vera Wang gown with upswept hair, then changed to this bright-red number (also by Wang) and a long, flowing hairstyle by Juan Carlos Maciques of See Management for Rita Hazan Salon to hit the dance floor.

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Olivia

See More Details from Olivia and Peter’s Wedding

A Riviera Maya beach wedding was the perfect setting for Olivia’s simple Grecian-style 3.1 Phillip Lim gown and relaxed, softly pulled-back hairstyle.

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Carrie

Rylee Hitchner

See More Details from Carrie and Dan’s Wedding

This Nashville bride, a granddaughter of singer Johnny Cash, opted for a Jane Wilson-Marquis wedding dress previously worn by her mother, Roseanne Cash—and matched its simple lines with a gently half updo by Kristin Russell of Green Pea Salon.

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Lilly

Trent Bailey Photography

See More Details From Lilly and Sean’s Wedding

A custom-made overlay and fresh floral head wreath complemented Lilly’s cascade of strawberry-blonde waves, created by hairdresser Liam Carrey.

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Gail Simmons

Krause

See More Details From Gail Simmons and Jeremy Abrams’s Wedding

In keeping with her wedding’s modern gourmet style, this bride—a judge on “Top Chef”—crowned her elegantly simple Carolina Herrera gown with the veil from her mother’s nuptials and a sleek, nearly straight ’do by Jessie Riley and Jeff Chastain of Jeff Chastain Parlor.

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Summer

Jen Huang

See More Details from Summer and Bryan’s Wedding

The blogger behind Grey Likes Weddings knew she wanted to balance her spectacular custom gown by Kirstie Kelly with an effortless, barely wavy look styled by Amy Clarke and Beauty by Melina—and accessorized with a jeweled barrette she hopes will become a family heirloom.

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Lara

Aneta Mak

See More Details from Lara and Oliver’s Wedding

Channeling Grace Kelly, Lara’s vintage 1950s flip, styled by Kim Westwood, topped a similarly classic Vera Wang strapless, modified A-line gown with a sweetheart neckline.

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Edyta

Belathée Photography

See More Details from Edyta and Jared’s Wedding

A professional wedding photographer, Edyta planned a casual desert “wedding vacation” and crowned her simple waves styled by Erica Buekelman of 10.11 Makeup with a J. Crew necklace worn as a headpiece. “I wanted something less ‘bridal,’” she says.

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Hayley

3 Photographers

See More Details from Hayley and Greg’s Wedding

This thoroughly modern bride wore a bespoke suit by Amber Doyle at Against Nature—inspired by ’70s-era it couple Mick and Bianca Jagger—and continued the theme with bohemian-styled red hair and a custom rhinestone headpiece from Stone Fox Bride.

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Erica

Aaron Smith

See More Details from Erica and Jordy’s Wedding

Erica said she wanted her wedding to “be a place we would want to hang out and let our hair down”—so she did exactly that in a free-form style, created by Jessica Cook, over her white lace Houghton gown.

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Tara

Ryan Ray

See More Details from Tara and Nick’s Wedding

For a romantic, rustic event at a California ranch, Tara went wood-nymph chic with simple buds wound through gentle ringlets.

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Maureen

Bryce Covey Photography

See More Details from Maureen and Charles’s Wedding

To complete Maureen’s fairy-tale look, hairstylist Kate Hanley designed a cascading fishtail braid for her woodland Berkshires wedding.

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Jayme

Meredith Perdue

See More Details from Jayme and Jeff’s Wedding

This bride dressed up her natural curls with a beaded crown by Mignonne Handmade and a silk tulle veil by Jean Gallagher over her Jenny Packham gown.

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Corbin

Elizabeth Messina Photography

See More Details from Corbin and Thatcher’s Wedding

Corbin married fellow photographer Thatcher in a voluminous Vera Wang gown that reflected their 19th-century Irish venue, and topped it with equally luxuriant hairstyle by Ashley Brook Perryman.

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Justina

Jennifer Young

See More Details from Justina and Jason’s Wedding

Glowing bride Justina topped her abundant curls with a floral headpiece of balsa wood flowers, acacia, leucadendron, waxflower, and seeded eucalyptus, adorned with a small faux bird.

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Kelly

Mi Belle Photographers

See More Details from Kelly and Mike’s Wedding

This Santa Monica girl channeled a retro Hollywood vibe with a 1940s sideswept style, by Fiore Beauty, over her sleek Elizabeth Fillmore sheath.

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Jolanta

Erin McGinn

See More Details from Jolanta and Tom’s Wedding

For her Rhode Island nuptials, Jolanta wore a lace Marchesa gown and had her long locks braided into a partial updo by Jennie Kay Beauty, then topped it with a floral crown.

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Gillian

Ingalls Photography

See More Details from Gillian and William’s Wedding

To reflect her wedding’s nautical theme, this Connecticut bride let her sea-swept blonde hair flow free (styled by Michelle Leone from Fredric & Company), and adorned it with a simple floral pin.

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Anna

Charley Star Photo

See More Details From Anna and Colby’s Wedding

This bohemian bride finished her Carolina Herrera gown with a soft, simple ’do, styled by Fiore Beauty, that incorporated wax flowers and a braid.

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Sandy

Lindsey Ocker Photography

See More Details from Sandy and Dwight’s Wedding

When Sandy’s husband-to-be surprised her by proposing and wedding her on the same day, her daughters styled her shoulder-length blonde locks into soft, natural waves.

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Marguerita

Maria Lamb Photography

See More Details from Marguerita and Aaron’s Wedding

An intricate gold-colored headpiece by Mignonne Handmade added a formal touch to Marguerita’s casual waves, styled by Kassandra Sommerville.

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Maggie

Corbin Gurkin

See More Details from Maggie and Bryan’s Wedding

For her rustic, Southern-inspired nuptials in Savannah, Georgia, Maggie wore a cotton lace and silk-chiffon dress she designed based on her mother’s gown and a floral crown atop curls styled by JW Salon & Spa.

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Irby

Landon Jacob

See More Details from Irby and Adam’s Wedding

This classic Southern bride, in a Monique Lhuillier blush silk gown, opted for leaving her blonde hair unadorned, with soft spirals styled by MiKel Rumsey.

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Tina

A Couple of Cameras

See More Details from Tina and Peter’s Wedding

In the Hindu part of her wedding, Tina chose a simple, nearly straight ’do to contrast with her colorful lehenga by Marish Malhotra, a favorite designer among the Bollywood set.

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