25 Wedding Hairstyles For Brides With Long Hair

25 Wedding Hairstyles For Brides With Long Hair
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By Stefania Sainato for Bridal Guide

Whether you're growing your hair out just for the big day, have sported down-to-there tresses for years, or would like to enhance your 'do with extensions, you've come to the right place. Get inspired by these gorgeous wedding looks for long, lush locks! Plus, see 25 more hairstyles here

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Recreate this bride's effortlessly elegant wedding look by making a deep side part, curling your hair into loose waves, and arranging them off to one side.

Related: Gorgeous Ways To Wear Your Hair Down For Your Wedding

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One of the most creative half-up hairstyles to date — check out that dazzling Art Deco crystal accessory.

Related: Stunning Hair Accessories From Real Weddings

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Ask your hairstylist for gorgeous, fluffed-up texture in the back.

Related: The Prettiest Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyles

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Take a page out of Game of Thrones with long and loose tendrils framed with double braids.

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If you have a layered cut, leave out some curls to softly frame your face. Add sparkling chandelier earrings to complete the romantic look.

Related: Wedding Updos That Are Beautiful From Every Angle

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A wavy, side-swept chignon is a natural choice for a boho or rustic-themed wedding.

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Sleek, center-parted tresses topped with a dainty headband creates a look fit for a princess.

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The looser your braid, the more carefree the vibe — like this stunning fishtail style.

Related: 25 Beautiful Braided Hairstyles for the Big Day

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Rapunzel-length locks are all the more enchanting with side-swept detailing and a boho-chic accessory.

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An unstructured "faux ponytail" with rolled sections of hair closest to your face is such a pretty option for a rustic affair.

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Tousled waves complement a dreamy seaside ceremony. Use a salt spray to achieve the desired piece-y texture.

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Combine coils of hair to form a breathtakingly intricate updo.

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For a fresh and relaxed take on a bridal updo, consider a pretty off-center style on the side of your hair that will be facing the audience during your ceremony.

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A trio of rosettes adds a chic touch to a side ponytail.

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A half-up hairstyle interwoven with red roses is perfect for a classic fairy tale wedding.

Related: 50+ Stunning Ways to Wear Flowers in Your Hair

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A sleek French twist is striking yet simple to create. For a modern take, try adding subtle volume at the crown of the head.

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You'll feel like a boho goddess with this half-up style featuring an anchored twist and loose waves.

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A subtle waterfall twist is a beautiful addition to long, loose waves.

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Love wearing your hair up but a traditional chignon is just too formal for you? Dress up a basic ponytail with intricate curls and twists.

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We're swooning over the wispy texture of this bride's updo — it's romantic without trying too hard.

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Blessed with thick hair? Ask your hairstylist for not one, but two smaller buns that they can expertly weave together for a modern coif.

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If you're inspired by vintage wedding details, borrow your hairstyle from a different decade, too, with pin-up curls that'll make you feel like a starlet on your big day.

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Bump up the volume at the crown for a pretty look befitting a Southern belle.

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An asymmetrical floral crown calls attention to this bride's to-die-for mane.

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Play up soft, flowing locks with a crossed Dutch braid in the back.

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