Beautiful cascading curls or face-framing curtain bangs—your hair is much more important than your makeup. There! We said it. As weddings get more stylish in 2025, so do bridal and guest hairstyles, which makes it important that you stay prepared. From timeless buns to modern textured waves, this year's hairstyle trends for weddings blend tradition with contemporary flair. Whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid, or guest, here are 7 hairstyles that are total crowd-pleasers and are making waves this year:
Always a winner. The classic bun looks just as good on everybody. Try it with a twist with loose texture and volume, and add fresh florals like baby’s breath, jasmine, roses, and petunias to enhance the delicate and romantic vibe — perfect for daytime weddings or pheras.
Ahh! This one screams royalty. Glamorous and evergreen, soft waves with a deep side part are ideal for cocktail nights or receptions and go well with large and sequined gowns too. Many brides are pairing this with embellished clips, hair shimmer, or diamond pins.
Who said you can’t look good in a chic and casual ponytail? This sleek, middle-parted ponytail with a dramatic braid down the back is all about power and elegance, perfect for a no-stress event or a sangeet where you want to spend the night dancing away. Often accessorized with tiny pearls or hair cuffs, it's a hit at mehendi and sangeet events.
Plaits and braids add that royal finish to any Indian wear. From fishtails to Dutch braids, long traditional plaits embellished with jura pins, metallic threads, pearls, flowers, and ornate hair jewels are being modernized. They make for an ideal hairstyle for pre-wedding ceremonies like haldi or engagement.
This one is great for the fun-loving little sister or even the bride for her haldi and dholki events. Brides and bridesmaids look absolutely cute in voluminous half-up styles, often styled with curls or waves. A mathapatti or maang tikka at the center adds instant bridal charm.
When everything is a mess, a messy bun works the best. Easy but versatile, a trendy messy bun with soft bangs framing the face is effortlessly chic and gives that bridal oomph to the whole look. It is perfect for brides going for a minimalist or boho vibe, especially in intimate outdoor weddings.
A favorite for its versatility and a 90s favorite, this hairstyle involves a gentle puff at the crown paired with cascading curls. Works great for both long and short hair; this hair looks picture-perfect with lehengas, gowns, or sarees and complements both modern and traditional jewelry.