Styling Ideas for a Dazzling Low Bridal Bun

The ever-elegant low bridal bun is about as timeless as a wedding hairstyle gets. It’s also one of the most versatile. Your low bun can be braided, wavy, full, sleek, intricately woven, composed of romantic curls…just about anything you can imagine. The same goes for the bridal accessories you choose to accent your gorgeous hairstyle! You can go with a statement bridal hair comb or classic headband, 360 degrees of sparkle in a bridal halo, or wind some dazzle throughout with hair vines.

Low Bridal Bun Styling Inspiration & Tips

To help inspire your low wedding bun look, we’re sharing some of the ways our stylish brides accent their buns. We’re also sharing tips on positioning (and removing) your bridal veil and keeping your bun looking fresh all night. 

Choosing the Right Low Bun for Your Hair Type

Of course, any accessory can work with the right technique—your hairstylist is a professional! However, your hair’s texture and volume can influence how your stylist creates your low bun and secures accessories.

• Fine Hair: Adding texture with soft waves or backcombing can create volume, helping to secure pieces like delicate hair vines or headbands.
• Thick Hair: A voluminous bun provides a great base for a statement hair comb or an intricately woven hair vine.
• Curly Hair: A curly low bun offers such a romantic aesthetic, and those curls are great at holding onto headpieces. Your stylist can complement it with a floral-inspired hairpiece or a pearl-accented halo.
• Straight Hair: A polished chignon gives a sophisticated look that pairs beautifully with crystal headbands or combs. A little low-key backcombing, braids, or waves can help anchor hairpieces in place.
  

Face-Framing Headpieces

Your low bun is stunning on its own, but a face-framing headpiece highlights your radiant glow! Wedding hair vines are great for this—since they’re flexible, your hairstylist can position them however it suits you best. Another popular choice is a bridal headband, which adds structure and sparkle.

Styling Tip: If your wedding gown leans bohemian, opt for a whimsical vine with scattered crystals or florals. A classic gown? A structured headband or sleek hair vine with pearls or geometric designs will enhance its elegance.

Bridal Halo Headpieces

Like a hair vine, wedding halos are flexible, but instead of a length of sparkle, you dazzle all the way around! A halo headpiece with a low bun is like peanut butter and jelly—perfect together. The look is ethereal, ideal for romantic and modern bridal styles.

Styling Tip: For an ultra-dramatic effect, have your stylist position the halo slightly forward across the forehead, reminiscent of vintage glamour.

Bridal Hair Combs

A statement bridal hair comb transforms a simple low bun into a showstopper. It creates an eye-catching focal point, whether placed at the top, side, or nestled within a textured bun.

Hair Vines With a Back Accent

Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too? Highlight your face and your stunning low bun by having your stylist weave in a sparkling bridal hair vine with a statement element built in. This creates a cohesive look, weaving sparkle throughout while keeping the bun as the centerpiece.

Styling Tip: Ask your stylist to weave the vine over the crown and around the bun for a natural, effortless effect. Let a few strands of hair frame your face for a soft, romantic touch.

Veil Placement

A low bridal bun works beautifully with a variety of veils, from short and chic to dramatic and flowing. The key is where to position it!

• Short Veils: Birdcage and blusher veils look stunning when paired with a delicate comb or headband.
• Medium Veils: Fingertip and waltz-length veils (the latter comes to your ankle) can be secured above or below the bun, depending on whether you want to showcase your hairpiece during your ceremony.
• Long Veils: Cathedral and extra-long royal cathedral veils (our specialty!) bring the drama. Enhance that fabulousness by adding a blusher to these veils. Then, secure them just below the bun. That way, the blusher arcs over your head and the long cathedral flows behind you. When your blusher is flipped over your head during your ceremony, both veils will cascade beautifully down your back. Pairing a long veil with a statement comb or halo can add an extra layer of elegance.

Touch-Up Tips

• Bobby Pins: Super handy for quick fixes! If your gown doesn’t have pockets, pack a few in your clutch or have a bridesmaid carry them.
• Mini Hairspray: A travel-sized hairspray is perfect for taming flyaways.
• Veil Removal: If you plan to remove your veil for the reception, have a bridesmaid gently slide out the veil’s comb while holding the bun in place.
• Smoothing Wand: A travel-sized smoothing stick can keep edges sleek and polished in case of humidity or wind.
• Emergency Hair Tie: Sometimes, things go awry. So, keep a hair tie nearby. Bridal ponytails and top knots always look charming on the dancefloor and at post-wedding parties. 

Your wedding hairstyle is a reflection of your personality and style. Whether you go for a face-framing beauty, a heavenly halo, dramatic back accents, or whimsical vines, your low bun is bound to be breathtaking. Remember, it's your day, your style, your moment. Shine on, beautiful brides!

If you’d like a little help finding the right bridal hair accessories for your low bun hairstyle, we’d love for you to visit us at our NYC bridal accessory shop. You can also shop a selection of wedding accessories online and email us with questions and custom bridal headpiece requests.