Messy wedding updos are beloved for their soft, romantic appearance. They give the impression of effortless beauty while providing a secure and long-lasting hairstyle for your wedding day.
It’s no wonder messy wedding updos are so popular. Their relaxed and textured nature is contrasted perfectly by a contemporary, sophisticated and infinitely stylish feel.
While messy wedding hairstyles feel effortless, this doesn’t mean they lack formal elegance. These relaxed hairstyles embody bohemian luxe appeal with romantic and whimsical undertones. Looser buns, tousled curls and soft waves around the face can beautifully frame cheek bones, jaw lines and draw attention to the eyes in the most effortless way.
The inherent uniqueness is also part of the appeal. It’s impossible to replicate a messy updo exactly. So much depends on your hair texture, length, colour, and of course, the experience and expertise of your hairstylist.
To ensure you get the look that’s right for you, we recommend organising a hair trial before your wedding day to ensure your hairstylist is able to capture the style you love. It can sometimes take a few attempts to find the perfect messy hairstyle (or even the perfect hairstylist) for you that captures your vision.
You can never have too much hair inspiration and we’ve pulled together below our favourite 24 messy wedding updos that you’ll love.
How To Style A Messy Wedding Updo
Our recommendations for styling a messy updo? We love to style messy hairstyles with hairpieces that feature delicate details that accentuate the organic nature of the updo. Nature-inspired details blend effortlessly with the soft waves and twists of a messy hairstyle and the end result is harmonious, beautiful and elegant.
Wedding crowns, backwards facing headpieces and scattered hair pins style perfectly with messy hairstyles. The key is to think proportions and to choose a piece which picks up the colours and textures in your hair.
1. Romantic low bun
The romantic low bun is a timeless choice that combines the elegance of a bun with the relaxed feel of loose, textured hair. This style is perfect for brides seeking a soft and sophisticated look.
How to accessorise a low bun
- Accessorise the bun with small, delicate floral hair pins for a romantic, garden-inspired look. We recommend smaller hair pins such as the BRIAR-ROSE, LAURETTE or WHISPER hair pins scattered across your hair.
- Add sparkle and shimmer with pearl or crystal hair pins, placing them strategically around the bun.
- Finish your look with a minimalist veil on a small comb or for ultra luxurious look, style a lace veil across the top of your bun for added romance and drama.
2. Elegant twisted updo
The twisted updo is an elegant and sophisticated option that combines twists and knots to create a beautiful, textured hairstyle. This style is perfect for brides who want a classic look with a modern twist.
How to accessorise a twisted updo
- Let the twists remain the focus of your look with simple accessorises such as pearl hair pins or dainty floral pins.
- Statement drop earrings such as pearl bridal earrings or floral earrings will frame your face.
- A sheer minimalist wedding veil will let the hairstyle remain the focus. We love to pair these hairstyles with the CALLA LILY or AUDREY minimalist wedding veils.
- Finish the look with a statement wedding crown to frame your face. For a more regal look, a delicate crown such as the FLORES, BLANCHETT, FLEUR or REINA are the perfect pieces to frame the front section of your hairstyle and face.
3. Relaxed chignon
This hairstyle involves loosely gathering the hair at the nape of the neck and securing it into a bun with bobby pins, allowing soft tendrils to fall naturally around the face and neck. A messy chignon effortlessly complements various wedding themes, from rustic and bohemian to chic and classic.
How to accessorise a messy chignon
- A messy chignon with soft wispy tendrils pairs beautifully with backwards facing headpieces to mimic and frame the gentle curves. Our favourite combinations include the CHERRY BLOSSOM, LYRIC, MARION or VERSAILLES headpiece.
- Pair your headpiece with a veil to frame back of your dress. Opt for a minimalist veil which will offer transparency and an ethereal touch to your look.
- A birdcage veil will add a touch of relaxed drama to your look, perfect for garden or small and intimate weddings.
Need personalised styling advice?
Need styling advice to bring together your bridal look? Get in touch with photos of your wedding gown and your favourite pieces from the collection. We would love to offer ideas and recommendations on pieces to suit, including how our pieces can be customised to suit you.
