49 Gorgeous Half-Up, Half-Down Wedding Hairstyles

This effortless style would look right at home at a beach wedding. We love the unexpected sexiness of an unfussy 'do.

If our hair looked this good, we'd smile as big as this bride, too. We love the honeyed highlights adding some extra brightness and dimension to the style.

This half-up, half-down wedding hairstyle is blooming with beautiful florals. Here the blossoms are nestled directly into the securement of the hair completely masking it.

Braids and curls and gilded hairpieces, oh my! "This Grecian-inspired hairstyle is all about shine factor and bouncy volume in all the right places," explains celebrity hairstylist Tommy Buckett.

Switch up your part from side to center, or vice versa, to instantly modernize your look. Such a small alteration can make a surprisingly large impact on the overall style.

Instead of simply pinning back her tresses, this bride had her hair loosely woven into this romantic 'do.

The quintessential half-up, half-down wedding hairstyle: Long, cascading locks and just a few pieces pulled back from the face.

All it took was three white blooms and a braid to make this style perfect for a spring wedding. The bride even matched her floral accessories to her mini-me flower girl.

This bride's elaborate headpiece is the crowning touch to her romantic, bohemian style. She even added thin braids both to secure her hair back and dispersed throughout the bottom half of the hair.

Who said fringe gets in the way of a half-up 'do? Sweeping side bangs add even more dimension to this bride's half-up, half-down wedding hairstyle.

An adorably earthy and boho look. "I love the way you can throw a couple of greens from your bouquet to dress it up a little, says Buckett. "It feels very organic and not as matchy-matchy as flowers can sometimes look when they're used as a hair accessory."

Twist some tresses away from the face to create this cool-girl style.

We love the '50s vibe of this retro bouffant. The side-parted bangs are a nice added touch.

This horizontal braid is dotted with baby's breath. The little buds are tucked directly into the plaits, giving off the illusion of sprouting from the locks themselves.

"This is for the girl who's been growing out her hair forever for their big day and wants to show it off," says Fugate. "The flowy pieces framing her face add an approachability to it that is certainly not for the stuffy bride. This is always a great example of how a simple, sleek hair clip can elevate your look."

Simultaneously modern and romantic, this style reaches new heights. Literally! Look at all of that exquisite volume.

Loose, face-framing tresses add some softness to this romantic look.

This pulled-back style lets the bride's beautiful face take center stage.

With sprigs of greenery and dainty white buds, this half-up, half-down wedding hairstyle is ready for spring.

Bride Francie Harris's half-up hairstyle shows off her gorgeous highlights. The groom definitely seems to be a fan.

"This half-up style has that Brigitte Bardot-like appeal," says Buckett. "All of her long bangs and front layers are pulled out of the 'do to make it sultry and charming."

Proof that a half-up, half-down 'do is the perfect hairstyle for a veil. This bride looks absolutely heavenly.

Full, formal curls and a sparkly hairpiece complete this pretty hairstyle.

A frothy pink wedding gown and a romantic half-up style have this bride looking sweet as can be.

"There's a simplicity to this half-up hairstyle that's really refreshing," says Buckett. "By skipping curls or a fancy braid, she lets the cool detail of the back of her dress, her sparkly barrette, the veil, and the big bouquet do the talking. She still makes it interesting with a deep side part and a hint of a soft, loose wave right at the ends."

This bride's draping hairpiece makes her look like a bonafide goddess.

Minimalist brides, don't be deterred. This style looks amazing with simple dresses and minimal gowns.

This bride embellished her half-up, half-down style with crystal hairpins.

A flower crown makes for the perfect topper to this 'do as it mimics the natural drape of the hair.

A sweeping side bang and tons of volume at the crown give these barrel curls a vivacious feel.

These rich, luscious spirals were made for a half-up, half-down hairstyle. We think the look is endearingly natural and organic.

This bride finished off her half-up 'do by swirling the ends into a bun rather than letting them hang down in a ponytail fashion.

Beach babes, rejoice. Beachy waves look laid-back and fun in a half-up, half-down 'do.

This bride tucked a few clovers into her tendrils that matched the clover-shaped necklaces she designed and gifted to each of her bridesmaids.

This bride pulled just a few thin strands of hair back, largely leaving the rest to fall around her shoulders, for a minimalist twist on the classic style.

Can't fully commit to a half-up, half-down hairstyle? This bride proves that meeting halfway can be just as stunning. She tucked back only one side of her hair and allowed the rest to cascade around her face, accenting with a posy of baby's breath.

We love the loose strands of this Malibu bride's relaxed hairstyle. We can always count on the California ladies for all the cool-girl bridal inspo.

An architectural wedding dress gets a dose of femininity and softness with this gentle half-up style.

Instead of directly pinning her tresses back, this bride finished off the style with a flourish: Each end gently twists, before sweeping downward into the rest of the hair.

This bride brightened up her inky-hued, glossy locks with two pure white rosebuds.

Model Brooks Nader pulled her hair upward before raking it back to draw the eyes up onto the face.

Feeling glamorous? Top off your half-up, half-down wedding hairstyle with a pearly hairpiece. This placement even adds some height to the overall look.

This bride's natural spirals give this style so much added texture and personality. Embrace your hair's distinctive pattern for a bridal hairstyle that's entirely your own.

Pull back thicker swaths of hair to mimic the look of a low ponytail without giving up that romantic sweep. Bonus: This looks incredible with a statement earring.

Sunny highlights and saturated lowlights add heaps of dimension to tousled tendrils and an otherwise simplistic style.

This bride filled out her half-up style with roses in dusty tones that matched her dreamy autumnal nuptials in Napa. The look is sheer magic.

This bride pulled her tresses back into an adorable bun for a refreshing take on the traditional coif.

Braid your locks backward for an added dose of interest to your style. This also creates a bit of an anchor to securely tuck your veil into.

We repeat: Leave a few rogue tendrils out to freely fall around your face and create a romantic frame surrounding your features. This bride's results are positively angelic.