Welcome to paradise and the magic of the Mexican Caribbean for your destination wedding day. The turquoise ocean and the swaying green palms set the scene for your most gorgeous self to shine. Choosing your hairstyle for your beach wedding? Get those Pinterest boards blooming, we have oodles of inspirational looks with real brides in the Riviera Maya from Doranna Hairstylist and Makeup.
Choosing a bridal hairstyle for your beach wedding
A destination wedding on the beach gives you the freedom to choose the hairstyle that will make you look and feel your absolute best. There are a few things to consider but with Doranna’s decades of experience with brides in the Riviera Maya, she is the best stylist around to guide you and inspire you.
Let’s look at some of Doranna’s now wedded brides with beach wedding hairstyles that balance beauty and practicality in a tropical beach environment:
1. Bridal Hairstyle for the Beach: The Updo
Doranna loves an updo for beachy brides, it is one of her specialties. Sections of hair are twisted and pinned up to create a classically romantic style. This is a look that can last all day and will frame your face to show off your bridal glow.
There are so many variations of the updo, working with Doranna Hairstylist’s creativity and experience you can find the right bridal updo for your beach wedding in the Riviera Maya. Add pearls, flowers, ribbons or tiaras to make the look uniquely yours.
2. Loose Waves for Relaxed and Romantic Bridal Looks
Ocean breezes and relaxed laid-back beachy vibes, choosing a bridal hairstyle of loose waves enhances your natural hair texture and looks naturally chic and effortless. Our team of experts will ensure that your locks shine and the waves last through ceremony and reception.
3. Messy Bun for Fun and Fresh Beach Wedding Hair
Play with a messy bun for your bridal hairstyle, up high on the crown or down low on your nape. A relaxed, romantically tousled bun secures hair off the face and neck, ideal for windy conditions like we sometimes get in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
4. Bohemian Bridal Braids: All the Beachy Feels
Braids in all forms hold well in the humidity, heat, and wind of a beach wedding. Incorporate flowers or accessories like shells for a beachy feel. Choose braid styles such as fishtail, waterfall, or crown braids depending on your hair texture and length.
5. Half-Up, Half-Down: Elegant and Dreamy Outdoor Bridal Look
Combine the elegance of an updo with the softness of loose beachy waves, fabulous for ocean breezes. With the top section pulled back and secured while the rest flows freely, a “half up, half down” bridal look created by Doranna Hairstylist is a really lovely choice for your destination wedding beach hair.
6. Ponytails, Ponytails, Ponytails: Oh So Gorge and Oh So Practical
There are a million variations of the ponytail but the best thing about this look is it keeps hair off the neck and face. This shows off your glorious natural beauty and keeps you cool in the heat and humidity. Choose a high or low ponytail, sleek or textured with waves or curls or adorned with flowers or jewels.
7. Beachy Pixies and Short Hair Styles for Beach Weddings
Short-haired brides, let’s play with texture! Brides with short hair will tell you just how freeing it is to have a low-maintenance style that stays in place all day long. Short, textured cuts, styled with beach waves or a tousled look. A pixie cut is a super chic and fresh bridal style, add a tiara or flower crown for sparkle and color.
8. Side-Swept Curls: Flow and Swirl and Dance the Night Away
With your hair swept to one side and styled in loose, flowing curls, you can create a glam look that stays secure in beach conditions of tropical destination weddings. Flirty and romantic and an opportunity to play with all kinds of bridal hair accessories to suit your own unique style.
9. Elegant Chignon for a Timeless Beach Bride Hairstyle
Sleek or textured, loose or tight, a low bun at the nape of the neck is a classic beach bride look. Brides often choose the chignon because it works so well to incorporate veils or headpieces.
Bonus! Doranna’s Tips for Enhancing Beach Wedding Hairstyles:
- Bridal hair accessories: Let your bridal style shine with beach-themed accessories like starfish pins, seashells, pearls or fresh flowers.
- Veils for a beach wedding: Choose lightweight, shorter veils that won’t be too cumbersome in the wind.
- Best beach hair products: Use anti-frizz and holding products to maintain the hairstyle in humid and windy conditions. Our team only uses the best!
- Bridal hairstyle trial runs: Have test runs to see how your chosen beach wedding style works with your overall look and with the local weather conditions.
The most important thing is that you feel GORGEOUS and happy throughout your wedding day. Every bride comes to us with different themes and vibes and hairstyles and textures, we love exploring all the options that work for your unique beach bride look. We send big thanks to all the Riviera Maya brides who have chosen Doranna Hairstylist and Makeup, muchas gracias for all the real beach wedding hair inspiration!
Feeling inspired by these fabulous beachy bridal hairstyles? Schedule a consultation with Doranna Hairstylist today for the beach wedding hair of your dreams.