Viking Wedding Hairstyles That Stand Out

This blog post is all about Viking wedding hairstyles.

Vikings are an obsession with certain types of people. So consider this, if you love the hairstyle of the women in Game of Thrones then you are totally in the right place.

These hairstyles are so beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. It doesn’t matter if you have straight or curly hair. Or if you have light or dark hair, you could achieve this look for your wedding.

You may not want to have an entire Viking wedding but you may want to use some elements inspired by Vikings, like the hairstyles.

Viking wedding hairstyles include a variety of braids, curls, updos and so much more. The possibilities for Viking wedding hairstyles are endless.

In this blog post, we will show you some beautiful Viking-inspired wedding hairstyles you could wear for your wedding. These hairstyles look so good for an outdoor wedding.

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This is a beautiful Viking style for long hair. This is a half-updo with curls, twists, and fishtail braids. The bride’s hair looks so full. You could achieve this fullness easily with hair extensions, but you will need a talented hairdresser to achieve this look.

You could have a Viking-inspired hair-do even if your wedding has nothing to do with of the Viking lifestyle. They still make amazing hairstyles and you will definitely stick out in your photos with a Viking hair-inspired look

Braid Halo is a great Viking-inspired wedding hairstyle for shoulder-length hair. Viking brides are very eccentric and their hair on their wedding day is no exception.

Although we are used to seeing Viking hairstyles with light-colored hair, you could also have a beautiful style with dark hair or with red hair.

Love this fishtail braid with a bridal crown. This is a cute style for long hair. At a Viking wedding ceremony, these hairstyles look great on a bride or bridesmaid.

You could also get highlights to bring some dimension to the hair. The layered look is the way to go whether with curls, braids, or dreadlocks.

The reason why most of the hairstyles are of the hair pulled back is because of some of the Viking wedding traditions. Women will remove their headpiece (kransen, a gilt circlet) and save it for their future daughter. It will be replaced with the bridal crown which she wears during her wedding and festivals.

Fun fact: Not only do you have to exchange rings with a Viking, but they have to exchange swords too!

There are several reasons why you see so many long hairstyles for a Viking wedding. Both Viking men and women wear their hair long. If your hair is not long, then you could easily accomplish some of these looks with hair extensions.

This is a Dutch braid half-up twist hairstyle. This is an easy hairstyle that a stylist could do depending on how many braids. There is also so many tutorials on variations of this style on Youtube.

Fun Fact: Viking weddings only took place on Fridays.

Hair is very symbolic during a Viking wedding ceremony. There are different hairstyles for single women and for married women. Side braids are the perfect Viking look for a shield maiden.

For example, a woman on her wedding day may start with her hair in a braid before, and throughout the ceremony, her hairstyle will change as she becomes a wife. This is a symbol of her going from a single woman to a married woman.

French Braid Up-Do

Wedding updo range from fishtails and French braids pinned up into a meticulous bun. It’s still a Boho and folksy look but it is a litter more formal than Viking women that wore long hair.

Double Braided Halo

Bubble Ponytail

Viking brides who wore long hair sometimes styled it in a bubble ponytail. This involved tying the hair into multiple sections with elastic bands, creating a bouncy, rounded effect.

The ponytail could be decorated with crosses and clover leaves, which were believed to bring good luck and protect against evil spirits.

These were often made from metal or other durable materials and were woven into the hair or attached to elastic bands.

Viking Bridal Crown

Gold Hair Rings

Braided Ponytail

Since the majority of Viking women wore their hair long, a wavy braided ponytail is a cute style for a wedding ceremony.

Viking brides with short hair often styled their hair with fresh blooms, such as flowers, and accessorized with headbands or small combs made from bone, wood, or metal.

They could also wear a headdress or veil made from lightweight fabrics like linen or silk, which could be decorated with embroidery or beading.

Overall, the hairstyles were simple, practical, and elegant, with a focus on natural beauty and traditional adornments

Fun Fact: Viking weddings had to take place on a full moon. So it took a long time to get married.

The Viking era was such a fascinating time and you could see that they were ahead of their time when it came to style.

You could still see a glimpse of Viking inspiration in the modern boho wedding or even the boho chic look.

This blog post was all about Viking wedding hairstyles.

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