32 Wedding Hairstyle Ideas for Short Hair — See Photos

Find yourself on any number of wedding blogs or Pinterest boards and you’ll probably see back-to-back images of brides in pretty white dresses with medium-length to long hair. And while flowing waves are certainly a lovely option, it’s 2021: Some of us simply don’t subscribe to such a narrow representation of beauty. And despite the relative dearth of wedding inspiration for bobs and pixies, you can execute a ton of different hairstyles on short hair. The options aren’t as limited as some folks would have you think. 

Maybe you’ve always had short hair. Maybe you don’t have the time (or the desire) to grow it out before the big day. Or maybe you’d like to make a dramatic chop for your turn down the aisle. Whether you’re the bride or just a guest, you’re going to want your hair to look on point, and we’ve got a few suggestions for how to style a cropped mane. These hairstyles are making the case for keeping things short and sweet — even on your wedding day.

We spoke to a few of our favorite hair pros to get the lowdown on what to ask your stylist for on your big day, or how to finesse your own coif if you’re more of the DIY type. Now, bookmark this page and get into these gorgeous wedding-appropriate hairstyles for short hair.

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