14 Stunning Bridal Headbands and Headpieces

The best way to add sparkle to your wedding-day ensemble.

Veils may be seen as unnecessary, and flower crowns are certainly the hair trend du jour, but the accessory that really completes a bridal ensemble is a great headpiece.

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Photo: Jamie Levine Photography

Veils may be seen as unnecessary, and flower crowns are certainly the hair trend du jour, but the accessory that really completes a bridal ensemble is a great headpiece. Whether a pair of pins, a large clip for side sweeping your hair, a regal maang tikka draped onto the forehead, or a delicate headband to add a crown of sparkle, a headpiece is perfect for any bride. Headpieces are almost like bridal gowns that way – no matter what your style is, there will be one that expertly fits your personality: Pearls for the vintage-lovers, loads of crystal for glam brides, worn alone for the modern woman, or paired with a veil for classic ladies – the possibilities are endless. 

If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect hair accessory, see 14 of our favorite looks below for inspiration. Be sure to click each photo to see which real wedding's style pairs with which headpiece. If there are not enough ideas for you below, be sure to browse through our photo gallery of headpieces and veils

sparkling floral headpiece bridal wedding updo

Photo by Abby Jiu Photography; Consulting by EVOKE

sparkling floral headpiece with pale pink and green gems

Photo by KingenSmith
; Consulting by Hope Weis Consulting

bride with short hair vintage inspired jeweled headband

Photo by Lucas Rossi

sprawling pearl and crystal bridal headpiece

Photo by Mandy Paige Photography

pearl and crystal headpiece set above low chignon bridal

Photo Renee Sprink Photography

vintage style sparkling bridal headband chevron pattern

Photo by Maria Angela Photography

floral headpiece attached to side of bun, bridal headpiece

Photo by Carrie Rodman Photography

crystal headband for half-up wedding hairstyle

Photo by Callaway Gable; Consulting by Sterling Engagements

crystal and pearl bridal headpiece

Photo by Nancy Cohn Photography; Consulting by Posh Parties

indian wedding maang tikka headpiece magenta gem

Photo by Yogi Patel – Global Photography
 

elaborate headpiece with blue crystals, bridal headpiece

Photo by Julia Elinecka Photography

large princess bun on top of head with crystal headpiece around it

Photo by Duke Photography

wedding hair vine headpiece with crystal and floral pearl details

Photo by Kristina Chartier

See what bridal stylist Maradee Wahl says about choosing a veil here and be inspired by these sophisticated updos for your wedding-day look.