20 Wedding Guest Bun Hairstyles With Pretty Twists, Braids and Bows
Looking for wedding guest bun hairstyles to go with your outfit? A low twist, a bun full of curls or a pretty ribbon gives you plenty to choose from.
These looks include simple tucked styles plus bigger braided updos if you want a little more detail.
You can keep things simple or go all out with accessories. I especially love the sage green ribbon and the little gold-colored leaves.
Pick your favorite shape first, then decide whether you want those extra touches.
Wedding Guest Bun Ideas to Save
smooth low twist
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous low bun. I love how the smooth side sections sweep into a twist just above the rounded loops.
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Ask for a loose curl beside your face if you want to keep that little detail. There’s no need to add an accessory to this one.
loose blonde loops
How pretty is this? The big loose loops and wavy side sections give this low bun so much shape.
Those longer curls around the face are just as lovely.
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Save this one if you prefer a tousled finish over a perfectly smooth updo.
braids into a low bun
The braid fans are going to love this! Thick braids run down both sides and meet above a low bun made of overlapping loops.
Ask for the braid sections to look broad like these rather than tiny and tight. They’re my favorite part of the whole style.
scattered pearl details
I am obsessed with these scattered pearl-like decorations. The different sizes look so pretty against the dark hair, with a few sitting right on the folded low bun.
For a smaller touch, you could ask for just a few along one side instead of the full scattering shown here.
sage green ribbon loops
This ribbon bun may just be one of my favorites here. I love how the sage green loops sit between the auburn sections, with long ribbon tails hanging below.
Try matching your ribbon to a color in your outfit if you want to take this idea in a different direction.
side twists and tucked loops
If you’re looking for a low bun with a little extra detail, go with this one. Loose twists run back from the sides into a rounded cluster of tucked loops.
The little face-framing strand is worth keeping if you like a less pulled-back look.
piled-up curls
If you are looking for lots of curl inspo, then this one is for you. There’s so much to love, from the loops piled high at the back to the longer spirals beside the face.
I’d leave the bun without accessories just like this. The curls already give you plenty to look at.
low side curls
I love this low bun sitting just behind the ear. The blonde curls form little rounded loops while the top stays much smoother.
Ask for a curled front piece like the one here if you want a little hair left around your face.
high bun and spiral tendrils
How gorgeous are these little spirals? The high bun is full of defined curls, with longer ringlets left loose at the forehead and neck.
If you want to show off your curls in an updo, bring this picture along as a reference rather than asking for a smooth bun.
gold clip and big loops
This is such a pretty way to wear a visible clip. The small gold-tone detail sits among the large blonde loops instead of being hidden underneath.
Pair a similar accessory with gold-tone earrings if you like the matching touches shown here.
high bun with loose ends
Don’t want every strand tucked away? No problem! Try this high bun with long curled ends hanging beneath it.
I especially love the broad wave beside the face. Keep that in your reference photo if it’s the detail you want your stylist to follow.
oversized curled loops
I am obsessed with this big curled updo. The oversized loops at the top and the spirals falling down the back are so pretty together.
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There are smaller twists worked into the side too. This is a lovely choice to save if you want more than a simple rounded bun.
simple low knot
Don’t want to go overboard with braids or accessories? Look no further because this low knot is for you.
The sides sweep back into a small bun at the nape, with a few fine strands left loose.
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I’d keep the simple earrings too if you want to follow this understated look.
pink and orange scarf
How cute is this scarf bun? The pink and orange tails hang well below the blonde knot, so you get plenty of color even from the back.
Try this idea with a patterned scarf you’d like to bring into your wedding outfit. Leave the ends visible rather than hiding all that print.
big bun and wispy curls
This is another gorgeous way to wear a higher bun. I love the broad folded sections and the thin curls hanging at the neck.
Ask for the sides swept back like these while leaving a couple of pieces around your face.
center part and top knot
If you are looking for something sleek, this one is for you. A clear center part leads into tightly swept-back sides and a small bun at the top.
The long drop earrings are a pretty pairing. Try a similar shape if you want your earrings on show without loose front pieces.
double buns and long braids
Want something a little different from a single bun? These two small buns come with long braids hanging underneath and a straight part between them.
This is the more playful option on the list. I’d save it for a relaxed wedding where you want a less traditional hairstyle.
wide braid and low loop
This braided bun is so pretty. A wide braid runs back over the crown and side, meeting a large folded bun at the nape.
I especially love the loose sweep of hair beside the braid. Ask to keep that separation if you want the same mix of smooth sections and plaited detail.
gold flower bun accessory
Dress up a rounded bun with a gold-tone accessory like this one. I am in love with the little four-petaled flowers around it and the long pin running diagonally through the center.
Choose this as your main hair detail if you’d rather skip ribbons or scattered decorations.
side braid and high curls
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous braided updo. I love the wide side braid leading into that big cluster of curls!
The loose spirals below the bun are just as pretty. Keep a few of those hanging down if you want to follow this look.
