31 Pretty Half Up Half Down Wedding Hairstyles For Brides

When it comes to styling your hair for your wedding, I know it can get quite overwhelming.

You’re going to want a wedding hairstyle that ticks all the boxes:

Makes you feel and look beautiful ✔️
Show off your hair type in all its glory ✔️
Suits your bridal look and outfit/accessory style ✔️
Practical and long-lasting for celebrating all day and night ✔️
Still feel like YOU and your partner will love ✔️
Will last the test of time in your wedding photos ✔️

Well, you’re in luck as I am here to the rescue with some of the prettiest half up half down wedding hair ideas for brides. Ready? Grab your hairbrush, tongs and best hair flick as we’re off to view the gallery 💁‍♀️.

Half Up Half Down Bridal Hairstyles To Swoon Over

1. Flowers and Curls

Create a half-up style with flowers as the focal point. This style will keep hair neat yet romantic in style.

Hairstylist: Sam

2. Halo Plait

Embrace your bridal flower crown with a halo plait to keep the theme going from day to night.

Photo: Terri & Lori Photo and Film via Boho Rustic Barn Wedding Hairstylist: Belle’s Beauty

3. Chain Accessory

Spruce up your half-up hairdo with a gorgeous chain accessory.

Photo: Charly Mae Photography via Sustainable Woodland Wedding Hair: @yukiblackbridal

4. Statement Comb

Choose a statement comb accessory and build your wedding hairstyle around it.

Photo: Gianmarco Amico via Salina Elopement Ideas Hairstylist: Celeste Basile

5. Bob Length

Short hair doesn’t mean you can’t have a super pretty hair do.

Photo: Wyldbee Photography via Industrial Derbyshire Wedding Hairstyle: Harpers Belper

6. Side Swept

For a simple bridal hairstyle, sweep hair on the side away with pretty pins or clips.

Photo: Whitney Lloyd Photography via Stately Home Wedding Hairstyle: Hannah Clare Hair and MUA

7. Bridal Twist Style

Love the idea of a flower crown, but are unsure how to style your hair? A half up half down do looks really elegant.

Photo: Aurora Grey Photography via Norfolk Barn Wedding Hair: Cara Hubbard

8. Mid-length Flowers

For mid-length hair, try twisting the top half up and adding fresh flowers.

Photo: Camilla Andrea via Thorpe Garden Wedding Hair: Katie Grey

9. Simple Twist Plait

A super simple hairstyle to show off your tresses is a twisted plait. It’s an easy DIY wedding hairstyle to pull off too.

Photo: Bloom Weddings via Granary On The Common Wedding Hair: Mane Attraction Hair Salon

10. Crown Volume

Add va-va-voom with plenty of volume by backcombing at the crown of your head. Simply add curls and pearl pins to complete the style.

Photo: Sam Sparks Photo Hairstyle: Catherine Elizabeth via White Syke Fields Wedding

11. Gorgeous Twisted Updo

Gather the front of your hair, and twist it back for a simple style. Secure your barnet with pins for a finishing touch.

Photo: Victoria Crocker Photography via Burgundy Wedding Theme Hairstyle: Alex Hair and Makeup

12. Boho-Style Braids

Here is a more intricate bridal hairstyle that may need a pro hairstylist to recreate. But isn’t it just the most boho hairstyle style ever?

Photo: Eloise & Mitch via Park Wedding Ideas Hairstyle: Lynnette Chasmer Bridal Hairstylist

13. Pink Hair & Pearls

Go bold with colourful tresses and add this season’s hottest trend… pretty pearls!

Photo: Lauren Elliott Photography via Midweek Wedding Hairstyle: Sarah Meredith MUA

14. Relaxed & Wavy

Voluminous, as well as pretty and super laid back. This is the perfect boho beach hairstyle for brides with mid to long hair.

Photo: Nicola Belson Photography via Minimalist Wedding Ideas Hairstyle: Rachael Capocci

15. Loose French Plait

This romantic French plait in a loose asymmetric style is stunning!

Photo: Damian Wills via French Wedding Theme Hairstyle: Sally Crouch

16. Vertical Twists

Go vertical with twists and gentle beachy tousled waves.

Photo: Rebecca Carpenter Photography via Boho Beach Elopement Hairstylist: The Artful Hairstylist

17. Two Braids

Create two plaits and join them at the back of your head for a lovely bridal hairstyle.

Photo: Angela Ward Brown via Clock Barn Wedding Hair: riothairdressing

18. Long-Length Hairstyle

If you have long hair, allow it to shine yet pull some up to keep it super practical too.

Photo: Chloë Caldwell Photography via Lainston House Wedding Hairstyle: Viktoria Voykova Hair & Makeup Artist

19. Crown Twist

Use your accessory to create a twist, perfect for crown accessories.

Photo: Mandorla London via Whimsical Elegant Wedding Ideas Hair: Gemma Holiday

20. Half Up Half Down Hair & Veil

You can rock your wedding hair veil with a half-up, half-down style. The best bit is, when you take your veil out for your reception your hair will still look gorgeous.

Photo: The Enlight Project via Autumn Boho Wedding Ideas Hairstylist: Claire Hartley Stylist