28 Stunning Wedding Hairstyles for Curly Hair to Inspire Your Own Look

• Discover 28 stunning wedding hairstyles for curly hair, from whimsical buns to romantic curls with floral accents.
• Consider a stylish updo if you want your curls off your face—but opt for flowing curls for a romantic look.
• Add flowers, headbands, or clips to highlight your unique curls and match your bridal style.

A Pulled-Back Look With Face-Framing Pieces

For her Texas nuptials, this bride stayed true to what she knew, opting for a natural hairstyle that drew focus to her long hair. Even though she pulled her hair back into a bun, a few face-framing pieces lent a whimsical touch to her look—without drawing any attention away from her dramatic veil.

Side-Swept Curls

If you have more voluminous curls, consider sweeping them to one side, as Tress Art Hair did for this bride's Maryland nuptials. In addition to highlighting her glowy complexion, the style ensured that she didn't obstruct the striking shoulder adornments on her gown.

Loose Curls With Baby's Breath Flowers

This bride paid tribute to her mother's wedding-day look at her own Georgia nuptials by asking The Heir Salon to place baby's breath flowers in her hair. The romantic florals, which were placed on either side of her part, mimicked the look of an ethereal, rustic-inspired headpiece.

A Subtle Half-Up, Half-Down

Wanting the focus of her look to be on her dress, this bride asked Suely Menichetti to keep her wedding hairstyle fairly simple. Instead of a dramatic updo, she opted for a subtle half-up, half-down, letting many of her curls cascade down in front of her shoulders.

A Colorful Floral Headpiece

Bringing the colors of her rainbow-dyed chiffon overskirt into her hair, this bride had Erika Hernandez play up her loose curls by adding a simple floral headpiece to the left side of her part. While she pinned some of her hair back with the accessory, she also made sure to pull out some face-framing pieces.

A Half-Up With a Claw Clip

Instead of tying her hair back with a band, this bride opted to incorporate a claw clip into her wedding-day look from Team Hair and Makeup. The clip, which included sparkling embellishments, coordinated perfectly with her diamond drop earrings. A few face-framing front pieces gave an effortless feeling to the style.

An Updo With a Dramatic Floral Headpiece

Flowers aren't just for your bridal bouquet; they also a gorgeous addition to any hairstyle. "I knew that I wanted to highlight my natural hair texture and embrace the curls," this bride said. "However, I also wanted some guarantees that I wouldn't spend the whole day moving hair out of my face or fighting the wind from blowing them around." She and Dionna Nicole of Salon Sevhn ultimately opted for an updo that included a dramatic floral headpiece from Romee Willow Florals.

A Royal-Inspired Headband

For her royal-inspired nuptials in Indianapolis, this bride tapped By Diana Cordoba to create a look reminiscent of a princess. The end result, which included a half-up, half-down style with a sparkling headband achieved exactly that, making it not only fitting for the theme of her nuptials, but also the perfect wedding hairstyle for curly hair.

A High Ponytail

A half-up look isn't your only option for pulling your curls back. For her Atlanta nuptials, this bride opt to have Chaise Debow style her hair in a high ponytail with a middle part.  “I wanted to make sure I still looked myself,” the bride said. “Honestly, my husband loves my hair up, with a few pieces hanging down in front, so I went that route. I also wanted to make sure I showed off all of my dress, so the hairstyle helped!”

A Partially Pulled-Back Look

For her wedding-day look, this bride drew on the power of second-day hair, planning to have the style she selected for her welcome party prep her hair for the following day. Leaning on a partially pulled-back look from Ricky Davii, she allowed her natural curls to shine. "I wear my natural curls on the daily, so I wanted something that was sleek but still played on my natural hair texture," she said.

A Low Braided Tucked Ponytail

Searching for something a bit more unique for your wedding-day look? Consider a braided twist, like this bride did for her South Carolina nuptials. "My daily ’do is always down, big, curly, and wild," the bride said. "I wanted to switch it up and really let the dress sing, so Kelli Hoff and I worked on a somewhat messy low braided tucked ponytail—natural feeling and somewhat whimsical."

Voluminous Curls With a Side Part

We can't get enough of this bride's whimsical look, which featured a crystal hair accessory that swept her hair to the side. It was the perfect style to pair with her sleeveless wedding dress, highlighting her décolletage.

A Low Bun With a Side Part

Searching for a classic style for your curly hair? Consider a low bun. However, know that preparation is key to achieving this look. "The month before your wedding (or earlier, if possible) be sure to start deep conditioning and caring for your hair, as nourished and hydrated hair will perform better on your big day," Ovensehi recommends. "Hydration is vital for textured hair—the more textured a person’s hair is, the more moisture it needs to receive to stay healthy."

Long Spiral Curls With a Headband

While most curly-haired girls tend to wear clips, this gorgeous bride proved that long curls and pearl headbands are a perfect pairing. Headbands are also the perfect accessory to style with a simple tulle veil for a look that's sophisticated and timeless.

A Slicked-Back Bun With Pearls

Need an easy style for your big day? Take inspiration from this bride, who sported a slicked-back bun embellished with pearls. "The front of your hair can be gelled down, while you opt for a parting in the middle or a side part," Ovensehi says. "Find the parting or (non-parting) that works for your wedding bun."

A Low Chignon With Long Twist-Outs

On her wedding day, this bride provide that long twist-outs can lend a fresh feel to the traditional chignon. We love how she paired her locks with a dramatic side part and a cluster of face-framing curls.

Playful Ringlets With a Center Part

This playful, curly lob added a touch of youthfulness and movement to this bride's overall aesthetic. In addition to lending some drama to her look, the center part accentuated the balanced symmetry of her square neckline.

A Low Curly Chignon

For a sophisticated-meets-rustic style, consider this look. While the elegant chignon is gorgeous on its own, the addition of white roses and greenery transforms this bride's hairstyle into something whimsical and romantic.

A No-Fuss Natural Style

This bride decided to let her natural curls shine for her Santa Barbara wedding. The result? A perfect no-fuss style. "Currently, natural, untouched hair is trending," Ovensehi says. "Many people now prefer to embrace their authentic texture rather than creating a perfectly-placed up-do—but it’s important to remember that your big day is all about you, so choose a hairstyle that you feel most comfortable wearing."

A Half-Up, Half-Down With Highlights

For a classic and sophisticated bridal moment, pull a few pieces back to expose your facial features while letting the rest of your hair fall around your shoulders. This bride added honey-hued highlights to her hair, brightening up her look—and calling attention to her stunning curls.

A Voluminous Ponytail With a Birdcage Veil

This curly ponytail is nothing short of epic. However, in addition to pulling her hair back for a Hollywood-worthy style, this bride lent a vintage touch to her look with the addition of a birdcage veil and pearl earrings.

A Stacked Updo With Face-Framing Spirals

Take your curls to new heights by stacking them atop your head for a retro feel. This bride piled her ringlets in a bun—and let just a few curls frame her cheekbones—for the perfect effortless (yet glamorous) updo. If your nuptials are taking place in a hot or humid locale, this is the perfect style to give your neck some breathing room.

A Voluminous Messy Bun

Even if you have tons of hair, that doesn't mean you can't opt for a bun on the day of your nuptials. This bride embraced her piles of curls, pulling them back into a voluminous bun that was the perfect accompaniment to (and hold for) her long veil.

A High Updo With a Clip

Stacking her curls on top of each other, this bride opted for a dramatic updo on her wedding day. However, we particularly love the addition of an embellished clip on the side of her head. The accessory lent a touch of glamour to her simple—yet stunning—look.

A Relaxed and Glossy Low Chignon

Glossy spirals like these were meant to be showcased. This woven chignon proudly puts them on display, shining a spotlight on the curls. Instead of placing your veil on top of your bun, consider tucking it at the base of your style, as this bride did for her nuptials.