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Jennifer Young
Brides-to-be have the option to do nearly anything with their hair before the wedding, but if you're a bride with a short cut, options may seem almost nonexistent. Not to mention, finding hair inspiration may prove to be a bit challenging. Still, having hair that stops at your shoulders instead of down by your waist doesn't mean you can't have a show-stopping hairstyle as you walk down the aisle.
If you're a long-haired gal and contemplating the big chop, a short style can give you that fresh look you've been craving. Not to mention the way a cropped cut exquisitely frames your gorgeous face and features. Whether you're looking for a pixie cut or something a bit longer, we've curated a gallery of the very best wedding-day hairstyles, shoulder-grazing and up.
Keep scrolling to browse through some of our favorite short hairstyles from real weddings.
Side Show
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Luna del Mar
This bride paired a deep side part and romantically sweeping side bang with her short lengths for a mountaintop celebration in Aspen, Colorado.
Spiral Out
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Fer Juaristi; Event Planning by Marcela Gonzalez
Romantic curls work on any hair length. Fashion designer Carly Cushnie left her coils longer on top with the sides cut extra short. The results are tons of sexy volume and height that contribute to an effortlessly playful look.
A Bohemian Dream
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Tida Svy
We see you, boho goddess. This lovely lady added some structured spirals to her flirtatiously asymmetrical cut for her desert wedding in Palm Springs, California. The results are super playful and bouncy.
A Dainty Detail
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Chaz Cruz Photography
Jeweled headpieces can pull your bridal look together while still being timeless, or they can be a bit wilder and reflect your outgoing personality. This bride's delicate accent brings just the right amount of sparkle to her dark locks without overpowering the ensemble.
Glossy Glam
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Norman & Blake
This fashionista bride clearly knew what she was doing. She expertly juxtaposed a glossy, blunt bob and full bangs with an ultra-feminine wedding gown for her floral-filled wedding in Vermont.
Rocker Chic
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Dacia Pierson of Eager Hearts Photography; Hair by Tinika Sadiku for Swivel Beauty
Cool-girl brides, take note of this statement updo perfect for shorter lengths and bigger personalities. In a crocheted faux hawk, this beauty combines a little bit of edge with a whole lot of glam for the perfect bridal look. (It would seem that style runs in the family with her mom's textured pixie serving some major inspo, too!)
A Romantic Outlook
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Jennifer Young
This bride is the epitome of dreamy. Rich, curly tendrils gently fall around her stunning features as she walks down the aisle at her intimate destination nuptials in Italy. We've got chills.
Layered Lengths
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Funkytown Productions; Event Planning by Gladys Santizo of Saguzo Eventos
A short, layered bob can give the illusion of length while adding definition. Actress Jazmyn Simon added a sense of vintage femininity to her bridal 'do with glossy waves and a deep, barrette-adorned side part.
Beachy Birdcage
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Ryan Ray
This bride emphasized her lob-length, beach waves with a stunning, minimalist birdcage veil for her coastal wedding in California.