Braids certainly have their advantages when it comes to bridal hairstyles – they provide lots of little areas to tuck pretty combs or flowers into, keep your hair out of your eyes, and evoke a bit of that fairytale princess vibe. But you don’t have to have long hair to create a beautiful bridal braid. A few of these styles can be adapted for shoulder-length hair. From chic and elegant, to tousled and bohemian, French, fishtail, and Dutch, we know you’ll be inspired by these braided beauties!

Fishtail braid via Bridal Musings

Left: The Knot | Right: Born To Be A Bride

Loose French Braid via Svatby,barvy,koláže

Left: Fabmood | Right: Hair by Tonya Stylist Hair & Make Up

Above 3: Missy Sue

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Left: Pinterest | Right: Amanda McKinnon Photography

Side Braid for Shorter Hair, via Bajan Wed

Left: Halo braid by Twist Me Pretty | Right: Jeweled Braid via Holistic Habits

Double braid on Sarah Nagel of Holistic Habits