Planning your wedding hair can feel like pulling off a high-wire act—albeit one involving diffusers, clips, and hairspray.
You want to feel like yourself, of course, but which version of you? With all the ideas floating around about bridal beauty, you can feel boxed in by expectations. But it’s important to remember that this is a day to celebrate your love, and there are many exciting possibilities when it comes to styling your hair.
Do you like to wear your long hair down? You have options. Why not elevate your look with some side-swept styling, floral accessories, or a sparkling headpiece? Are you all about DIY? We have just the inspiration for you.
From Diana Ross’s baby’s breath-adorned chignon to Jane Birkin’s untamed floral crown and Demi Lovato’s glamorous waves, here are some of the best celebrity wedding hairstyles to ever make their way down the aisle.
1. Beach Waves
Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, December 2004
Barefoot and blissful, Crawford’s laissez-faire loose waves complement her casual beachside wedding. Get the look by loosely braiding towel-dried lengths, allowing to air dry, and finishing with your favorite sea spray.
2. Tiara-Topped Braid
Photo: Matteo Ferrari
For a whimsical, regal twist, Margherita Missoni accentuates her classic braided updo with a glinting silver tiara. The accessory elevates the milkmaid braid to something more glamorous—and shouldn’t your wedding day find you feeling like romantic royalty?
3. Braid Crown
Photo: Courtesy of Bette Franke