35 Wedding-Worthy Hairstyles for Brides With Curly Hair (2024)

Curly-haired gals, please take note: Your locks are basically the stuff of dreams right now. And while you're likely spending your mornings fighting frizz and trying to tame your mane, brides everywhere are taking extreme measures to coax their hair into a coveted cloud of coils. Who can blame them? With all that texture, dimension, and personality, a luscious head of spirals and waves basically needs no styling.

So, when it comes to your bridal beauty look, letting your curls be the star of the show is the best way to make a statement on your big day. Seriously, your tresses carry their own style, which is why we highly recommend that you take pride in and advantage of your curly 'do. And for a bit of inspiration on how to achieve the healthiest and glossiest ringlets, keep reading below 35 wedding-worthy hairstyles for naturally curly hair.

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A Lob With Baby's Breath

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Sometimes curls can be an accessory in themselves, as illustrated by this bride who embraced a soft, lob-length 'do that was perfectly framed by her wedding dress. A posie of baby's breath nestled on the side is all she needed to complete the bridal look.

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A Low Chignon With Long Twist Outs

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Long twist outs lend a fresh feel to the traditional chignon, as beautifully seen on this bride. Her thick spirals add a gorgeous texture that ups the ante, and we especially love how she paired her locks with a fierce side part and a cluster of face-framing curls.

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Long Spiral Curls With a Headband

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While most curly girls tend to wear hairclips, this gorgeous bride proves that long curls and pearl headbands go together effortlessly. Headbands are also the perfect accessory to pair with a simple tulle veil, to create a look that's at once stylish and modern.

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Complementary Long Curls

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These brides gorgeously showcase the versatile range of wedding hairstyles for natural curly hair. One let loose glossy curls cascade freely about her bare shoulders, while the other tucked them into a curvy chignon with tons of volume at the crown.

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Long Loose Curls

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We can't decide what we're more obsessed with: this beauty's relaxed curls or her gorgeous hair color. We're also in love with her strapless wedding dress silhouette, which perfectly pairs with her hairstyle of choice.

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A Curly Fro With Big Blooms

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Two romantic blooms play up this bride's natural curls to form an utterly romantic hairstyle. To care for natural coils and kinks, it's best to limit the amount of time you shampoo, opting to refresh your tresses with a co-wash instead. You should also detangle wet hair with a wide-tooth comb, and protect your curls by drying them with a microfiber towel instead of a coarse terry cloth.

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Side-Swept Curls With a Gold Floral Hairpiece

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Vintage-inspired and totally cool, strategically placed pins can keep hair out of your face and secure any style. This bride, in particular, utilized a clip to sweep her generous curls up and over to one side, while the rest of her hair fell freely about her face.

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A Low Chignon With Dimensional Highlights

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Gather your ringlets in an elegant chignon for a twist (pun intended) on the traditional updo. The shape of each strand will add considerable volume and texture to the coif, especially if your hair features a few soft highlights.

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A Relaxed Low Bun With a Floral Barrette

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This bride's floral barrette sits perfectly on her near-perfect coils, making for a breathtaking combination with her minimalist silk gown. We love how the groom sported a curly bun all his own, to boot.

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A Relaxed Low Bun With a Veil

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An effortless, messy bun is perfect for brides who just want to keep it simple on their big day. Additionally, when paired with a gorgeous tulle veil, this minimalist look transforms into an elegant aesthetic, perfect for those hosting a fairy tale wedding.

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A Side-Parted Curly Lob

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Play up your hair's natural texture for an effortless 'do with a side part. To achieve this look, let your hair dry naturally and try not to touch it, even when you’re adding styling products.

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Voluminous Curls With a Side Part

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We can't get enough of this bride's whimsical 'do, which features a crystal hair accessory that sweeps her tresses to the side. It's also the perfect beauty look to complement a sleeveless, open-back wedding dress silhouette.

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Swept-Back Half-Up, Half-Down Style

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This easygoing style was the ideal choice for this bride's organic summer wedding in Maine. To get the look, drench hair with oils high in fatty acids, like coconut, to deeply penetrate the hair shaft and loosen the coil. Then sweep back your locks back to let your beautiful features take center stage.

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Mermaid Waves With a Side Part

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This mermaid hair moment is a showstopper for sure, especially when worn at a beach or summer wedding. While tightly-wound coils and zig-zagged kinky curl patterns are enviably voluminous, they are prone to splitting, so look for ingredients like black oat extract to smooth out any frizz and prevent frayed ends.

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A Curly Lob With Fresh Blooms

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Pretty blooms are the perfect accessory for curly locks. Just ask this bride who sported lush, lob-length ringlets to create a perfect anchor for her flowers.

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Half-Up, Half-Down With Sunny Highlights

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When in doubt, pull a few tendrils back to expose your features while letting the rest fall around your shoulders for a classic and sophisticated bridal moment. This beaming bride, in particular, makes a solid case for the sweet style with honey-hued highlights, calling attention to her natural wavey texture.

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Long, Soft Curls With an Off-Center Part

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This bride's long, flowing spirals were the perfect complement to her light and airy dress. In fact, the whole look had a romantic and boho vibe that fit her mountainside nuptials nicely. The slightly off-center part also subtly reinforces the relaxed feel of it all.

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Playful Bouncy Ringlets With a Center Part

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This playful, curly lob is totally dreamy and adds a touch of youthfulness and bounce to this bride's overall aesthetic. We love how the center part accentuates the balanced symmetry of the square neckline, to boot.

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A Voluminous Ponytail With a Birdcage Veil

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This curly ponytail is nothing short of epic. The generous spirals come together to create the fluffiest of glam updos. And that birdcage veil? *chef's kiss*

Shoulder-Length Curls With a Full Fringe and Veil

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Who says you can't let your mane run wild on your big day? This hairstyle is larger than life and brimming with personality, much like the bride herself we assume.

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A Pinned-Up Curly Updo With Bangs

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This beauty pinned up her spirals in a stunning mass and scattered a few crystal hairpins for good measure. We love how her curly bangs gently graduate into the style for the most harmonious composition.

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A Tousled, Perfectly Imperfect Bun

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Tousled waves are probably the most go-to style in the bridal space. So, if you're lucky enough to come by them naturally, you're already winning. As seen on this bride, these impressive copper waves do all the work in creating the perfectly imperfect bun.

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A Relaxed, Low Messy Bun With a Flower Crown

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Even the simplest of messy buns can be elevated by a gorgeous curl pattern. This effortless, low tuck is as sweet as can be with rogue tendrils spilling out to emphasize the deep V-back of the wedding dress. Topped with a tender flower crown of daisies and greenery, this look is pure magic.

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A Stacked Updo With Face-Framing Spirals

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Take those curls to new heights by stacking them atop your head for a retro feel. This bride piled her ringlets in a gorgeous coif and let just a few scintillating spirals frame her sky-high cheekbones. If your nuptials are taking place in a hot or humid locale, this is the perfect style to give your neck some breathing room.

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Half-Up, Half-Down Ringlets With Fresh Blooms

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These bountiful ringlets look absolutely captivating. The half-up, half-down style showcases all of their glory without weighing too heavily around the face. And those fresh blooms gracefully curving around the head? Heavenly.

If you’re accessorizing with flowers or jewelry, secure them with U-shaped hairpins, which hold more hair than bobby pins.

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A Voluminous Bun

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This bride tucked her coils away in a voluminous updo. The best part? This style is extremely secure and will stay in place through a night of dancing and celebration.

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A Sweetly Cropped Bob

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The shorter the hair, the greater the volume, which is due to the fact that curls seem to expand when untethered from the weight of longer hairstyles. This cropped bob, in particular, is absolutely lovely, especially when paired with the sweetheart neckline of an A-line gown.

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Retro Brushed-Out Waves With a Dried Botanical Topper

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Natural texture and brushed-out curls take on a decidedly 70's vibe when kept to a single, long length. For this bride specifically, the topper of dried botanicals, in lieu of a more vibrant flower crown, further grounds the earthy look.

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A Raked-Back Voluminous Messy Bun

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This big, raked-back bun seriously takes the cake (just notice how lush and touchable those curls look). The major proportions of the updo also create the perfect hold to secure a weighty, billowing veil.

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A Low Curly Chignon With White Roses and Greenery

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For a more refined approach, this raked-back style is one to know. While the elegant chignon is gorgeous on its own, it is further romanced by the addition of creamy white roses and greenery.

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A Wind-Swept Wavy Lob and Curly Shag

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These gorgeous ladies are proof of the beauty in any curl pattern. We also can't decide which we love more: the classic wavy lob or the cool curly shag.

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Long Spirals With a Full Bang

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Can't decide between a veil or a flower crown? Luckily, you don't have to! This stunning bride proves that long spirals (and a curly full bang!) look delightful with a whimsical flower crown and cascading veil combo.

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Long Bohemian Waves With a Side Part

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Let your waves flow freely for an unfussy look à la the bride above. This boho style was made for swinging around while on the dance floor, especially since soft, bouncy curls are the perfect option for radiant, romantic brides.

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A Relaxed and Glossy Low Chignon

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Glossy spirals like these were made to be showcased. The low woven chignon proudly puts them on display, shining a spotlight on the undulating waves. We're also obsessed with the frothy veil spilling out from beneath the coif in the most angelic fashion.

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A Romantic Loose Updo

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Keep things secure with a romantic loose updo. Curly tendrils are perfect for this effortless vibe, as illustrated by this exuberant bride who left out a side bang for added fun.

FAQ

When should I get my hair cut before the wedding?
One to two weeks before the big day is perfect for a quick trim, but don't make any major changes at that time. Also, make sure your stylist knows how you'll be wearing your hair on the day of your wedding.
Do I need to hire a hairstylist for the day of my wedding?
It depends on how comfortable you are with doing your own hair. Many brides find hiring a pro to be worth the cost because it's one less thing to worry about. Consider how intricate the look you're going for is and how much time you have to practice when making the decision.

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