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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Square
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Straight • Wavy • Curly • Fine • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Birdcage veil • Pearl pins • Fresh florals
The wedding bun with veil creates that effortlessly elegant look brides dream about when they picture their walk down the aisle. It frames your face beautifully while giving you a timeless, romantic silhouette that photographs gorgeously from every angle. There's something deeply confidence-building about knowing your hair looks polished and sophisticated without feeling overly done or stiff.
Beyond the beauty factor, this style is incredibly practical for a long wedding day. The bun stays secure through hugs, dancing, and emotional moments, while the veil attachment point sits perfectly without tugging or slipping. It's also wonderfully versatile with different veil lengths and works beautifully both indoors and outdoors, even with a breeze.
Delicate pearl hairpins scattered throughout
Vintage crystal hair comb at the base
Beaded headband across the crown
Gold leaf bobby pins for subtle shine
Silk ribbon wrapped around the bun
Baby's breath tucked into the bun for romantic texture
White roses or peonies clustered at the nape
Cathedral veil for dramatic church ceremonies
Fingertip veil for classic elegance and movement
Start with second-day hair or use dry shampoo for better grip
Tease roots at crown before styling to maintain height all day
Use U-shaped pins instead of bobby pins for maximum hold
Set finished style with strong-hold hairspray and let dry before veil
Prep hair with volumizing mousse on damp roots, blow dry smooth, then curl ends with a large-barrel iron for texture.
Tease the crown section gently for height, smooth the top layer, then gather hair into a low ponytail at the nape.
Twist the ponytail loosely, wrap it around the base in a circular motion, and secure the outer edge with U-pins.
Position the veil comb just above the bun, slide it in at a downward angle, and secure with two crossed bobby pins.
Gently pull small sections of the bun for romantic texture, smooth any flyaways with hairspray, and add your accessories.
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Absolutely! Use a texturizing spray before styling and consider clip-in extensions at the ponytail stage for added fullness. Strategic teasing at the crown also creates the illusion of thicker, more voluminous hair.
Secure the veil comb with two crisscrossed bobby pins through the comb teeth into the bun base. Many brides also choose to remove the veil after the ceremony to dance freely.
Yes! Curly hair actually creates gorgeous texture and volume in a bun. You can wear it sleek by straightening first, or embrace your natural texture for a softer, more romantic look.
Plan for 45-60 minutes of styling time, ideally finishing 30-45 minutes before you need to leave. This gives the style time to set and allows for any last-minute touch-ups or accessory adjustments.
