Photos by Evan Davies Photography
Upon a friend’s engagement, I eagerly pose a series of questions—Will you write your own vows? What will be the first‑dance song? And how will you style your hair? In this feature, three brides reveal the hairstyles they selected for their weddings.
Sleek low bun
“Choosing a wedding hairstyle was a no‑brainer,” says L.A.–based interior decorator Jessica Manning. “I wanted to feel like myself on my wedding day. Because I have always worn my hair pulled back, a sleek, low bun felt utterly authentic to me. I also aimed for a timeless look that would not appear dated in future photographs.” My stylist set my hair with a gel to impart shine and a clean part; she then added twists at the back, giving the look an extra touch of elegance.
“If you’re a bride, consider how you typically wear your hair. When I wear my hair down, I constantly adjust it and search for a mirror, yet I wanted to be fully present that day. My stylist set my hair with a gel to impart shine and a clean part; she then added twists at the back, giving the look an extra touch of elegance.”
Photos by Meredith Heuer
Voluminous curls
“I have naturally curly hair,” says Harling Ross Anton, a writer based in Manhattan. “In an ideal world I would have worn my curls as they are on my wedding day, but the reality is that even on a crisp, sunny morning, my curls can behave unpredictably. Given that our ceremony was held a mile from the ocean in mid‑July, humidity promised additional challenges. Consequently, I opted for a style that balanced control with the organic texture of my curls.” My hair evolved throughout the evening. I loved it during the ceremony, but I loved it even more as the night progressed and the curls loosened slightly, confirming that the chosen hairstyle harmonized with the weather rather than fighting it.
“My hair evolved over the course of the night. I loved it during the ceremony, but I loved it even more when it started to get a little roughed up as the night went on. It felt like confirmation that I picked the right hairstyle for the weather — one that would be gently enhanced by it, instead of at odds with it.”
Photos by Chiara Simons
Romantic Rose Updo
“I used to be an actor, and I always loved the way my hair looked in period pieces,” says England‑based writer Elle van Lil. “So, I knew that I wanted a romantic updo for our wedding day.” A good friend styled my hair, and we settled on an updo with loose curls framing my face. On the day of the wedding she arrived with a smile and announced, “I’m going to create a rose on your head!” I trusted her, and the final updo was breathtaking. We were married in the heart of Birmingham, England, and as we walked toward the city center, strangers repeatedly asked to photograph my hair.
“I paired the updo with a headband because I wanted something special and out of the ordinary. I tried on veils, but they never felt right. This headband was perfect and made me feel like a Regency character, reminiscent of Yerin Ha’s Sophie Baek in *Bridgerton*.”
