10 of the best half up half down wedding hairstyles with braids

We come across plenty of pretty hairstyles on our daily Pinterest swoonage sessions but one of our absolute favorites has to be half up half down wedding hairstyles with braids. Simple but oh so pretty, they’re perfect for brides planning a beachy or boho style day (and with the countless hours of UAE sunshine we’re sure there’s plenty of you planning your Big Day on the beach!). The great thing about this relaxed style is that windswept curls are low key so there’s no need to be fussing over them during the day – the braid is also great for keep those loose tendrils at the front that have a habit of getting in your way at bay so you’ll look photo ready all day long! Plus, brides that wear their hair down on a daily basis will have the added benefit of doing something a little bit different for the occasion.

If you’ve already got your heart set on a half up half down wedding hairstyle with braid for your own wedding style, you won’t be bored looking through today’s inspo edit – there’s plenty of stunning variations that are ideal for summer and beach weddings and you can add a twist to them through a combination of pinned tendrils, buns, sideways fishtail plaits, multiple braids or use hair accessories and flowers (we’ve also sneaked in one very low braided updo for those after braids with serious staying power). So without further adieu, check out 10 of our favorite half up half down wedding hairstyles with braids below…

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