When a bride’s hairstyle is finished, her makeup is flawless, and the wedding dress looks amazing, one significant detail remains – a scarf.
This is the definitive symbol of every bride. The traditional finishing touch to your bridal hairstyle is a veil, second only to wearing your stunning gown.
If you love a veil, there’s a crucial matter to resolve before proceeding down the aisle: How will you style your hair with a veil on your big day? Here are 25 wedding hairstyles with veils that you will love.
Bridal hairstyle ideas with a veil
Almost all bridal hairstyles can be worn with a veil, but placement is critical, so brides needn’t worry. There really aren’t any hard and fast rules you have to follow.
And today, we’ve rounded up a ton of inspiration, whether you’re considering updating with your scarf or want to accentuate your long shirts.
1. Side swept ponytail with long curls and bangs
There is nothing more beautiful than a side swept ponytail with big curls, Shiver pony, and a scarf placed in the middle of the back of the head. Wearing a low veil does not overpower the bride and allows her radiant beauty to shine.
2. Volume scarf for short hair
If you have short hair or want to wear a full updo, then this scarf is for you! A 2-layer round cut scarf with lots of volume creates a romantic and traditional look.
3. Gorgeous ginger locks with an updo and big curls
When you have a stunning Red hair, you don’t want to wear a veil that covers it. Embrace your beautiful red hair with a classic updo and some big curls, and tuck your scarf under the top. This allows the scarf to flow gently down the back or sit gently on the edge of the shoulders.
In this example, the bride is wearing a two-tier veil with a ribbon edge.
4. Vintage fashion with low cut scarf with floral appliqués
For some more drama and Vintage style, wear your hair in a fashionable updo with the front swept to the side in waves. It’s a beautiful look, and since the hairstyle is so beautiful and unique, you definitely want to wear the scarf low.
This bride chose a round cut veil with a delicate floral appliqué along the edge.
5. Face framing scarf and side ponytail
A classic and romantic bridal hairstyle that includes a timeless side part and long side-swept curls. To finish off the look, the bride wears a lace clip and hijab placed towards the top of her head, allowing it to flow gently while framing her face.
6. A short cut with straight bangs and a dramatic hem
Choose a layered scarf, a funky hair accessory and a ribbon tip for a fun and flirty look with your short hair. It’s dramatic, fun and ultra-romantic.
7. Half up, half down wedding hairstyle with side bangs
We love this classic Wedding hairstyle for medium length hair. Tight bangs and a side part, a little volume on top, and a half-up, half-down wedding hairstyle are perfectly accented with a low, low veil.
8. Gorgeous updo with lace edge veil
Oh yes! This lace veil wedding hairstyle is GORG! An elegant fashion with frizzy hair framing the face and a romantic and traditional headdress placed over the bun allowing it to slide down the bride’s back. It creates an ethereal look.
The bride chose a ball gown wedding dress with a lace top and then accented it perfectly with a long two-tiered scarf with beautiful wide lace along the edge. Absolutely stunning!
9. Volume side braid with veil
Keep it classy and sophisticated with a voluminous side braid, accented by pearl hairpins and a romantic one-layer hairpiece placed at the top of the head. It creates an incredibly romantic look.
10. Two-layer elbow-length veil with a bob
Wearing an off-the-shoulder wedding dress allows you great flexibility with your hem. This bride has a A beautiful bob haircutSo she chose a 2-layer scarf that would have subtle appliqués to create a traditional and romantic look.
11. Short hairstyle with a full and soft scarf
When you have super short hair, you might want to choose a soft layered veil for your wedding day. We love this super short and sassy haircut because it’s fun and flirty, and we think the bride’s choice of veil is perfect!
Many women want to grow their hair for their wedding day to allow for a glamorous or luxurious hairstyle or wedding day look. But it’s really not necessary.
This bride embraced her short hairstyle and added length and glamor with her hinoma – a beautiful two-layered, soft veil with pearls dotted at the edge.
12. Glowing half up, half down with flowers and hibiscus
All you need is a nice half up, Half down styleSome flowers, and the perfect scarf for a whimsical fairy garden wedding hairstyle.
We love how full and voluminous this look is, with big curls pinned at the top of the head with the scarf placed underneath a beautiful mirror.
13. Glowing half up, half down with flowers and hibiscus
A high bun, beautiful makeup, a gorgeous tiara and a sheer one-layer nightgown is all this bride needs to complete her wedding day look. This is one of the best classic wedding hairstyles with veils.
14. Beach wedding hairstyle with a veil
Okay, when it comes to beach wedding hairstyles, you might think it’s better to keep it neat and tied because you know… it can be easy. But the truth is, your long hair is lovely and should shine on your wedding day.
So, add some soft waves, a soft scarf and a floral headband, and Walla! The perfect wedding day look.
15. Glowing vest with tiara and two-layer scarf
For a glamorous and classic wedding hairstyle with a veil, go for a fancy vest with side swept bangs and big curls pinned high on the top of the head.
Finish the look with a A beautiful tiara and a two-tiered romantic headdress with a ribbon edge. This is a luxurious and breathtaking wedding day look.
16. Simple wavy wedding hair with lace mantilla
Sometimes less is more, right? We absolutely adore this wedding hairstyle. Simple and sophisticated waves flowing down her beautiful long brown hair, soft and romantic minimal makeup and the perfect lace veil. This is a classic wedding day hairstyle that is easy to achieve.
17. Side Ponytail with Blush & Fascinator
Here is an example of the bride wanting to stick to the tradition of covering her face with a veil as she walks down the aisle. She chose a beautiful side ponytail with big curls, a two-layer sheer veil wearing the blush part over her face, and a fancy wedding fascinator (a fancy term for a wedding hair accessory).
This is a glamorous wedding hairstyle that is both romantic and traditional.
18. Vintage wedding hairstyle with veil and lace ribbon
Wow! We love this vintage wedding hairstyle. The short and sassy hairstyle has a side part and is curled for volume. Then accented with a vintage lace headband that she wore on her forehead and the scarf in the back. This is a beautiful and classy wedding hairstyle.
19. A romantic wedding bouquet with a small tiara and lace mantle
This bridal hairstyle and makeup is simply exquisite elegance. A soft and romantic makeup palette and a luxurious wedding hairstyle combine beautifully to create an ethereal look.
And to finish off the look, she added a dainty diamond tiara and a lace veil that matched the dress that was placed under her bun and draped over her shoulders. When it comes to finding the best wedding hairstyles with veils, this is it!
20. A beautiful half-up, half-down hairstyle with a veil
You can never go wrong with a beautiful half-up, half-down wedding hairstyle with long curls, delicate floral pins, and a soft two-layered hairdo with flowers on the comb. This is a stylish and traditional wedding day look that will never go out of style.
21. A fun and flirty makeover with scarf accessories and unique hair accessories
Let all your beauty shine on your wedding day with a full makeover. This is a simple and classic hairstyle that is paired with a fun hair accessory or what is called a wedding fascinator and a unique headdress with piping along the ends to create a tousled look. What a fun wedding day look.
22. Romantic updo with flowers & low veil
To create this look, hair is pulled back from the face loosely with some volume. Then, large white flowers are added vertically from the top of her head to the nape of her neck, where the veil is also placed.
23. Effortless updo with a flower headband and low scarf
This wedding hairstyle is perfect for a garden, outdoor or boho wedding. Her hair is loosely tied with strands of hair around her face, and a beautiful ribbon of flowers and greenery and the low veil complete the look.
24. Shoulder length hair with barrel curls and a scarf
For simple and Elegant wedding hairstyle, wear your hair down, add big barrel curls and finish the look with a sheer 1-layer scarf placed on the crown of her head. It may be simple, but it is so beautiful.
25. A romantic wedding hairstyle with a forehead chain and a headdress
This is another example of a simple design with a bit of volume on top, decorative rhinestone jewelry as a headband on the forehead, and a simple hijab to complete the look.
that’s it! The top wedding hairstyles with veils; We hope you look amazing on your big day!
