Not every bride wants a veil, and even the ones who do usually want something underneath it or instead of it for the reception. That's where hair accessories come in: a comb, a scatter of pins, or a vine woven through an updo can do almost as much work as a veil for a fraction of the commitment. Here are six pieces we carry right now, all from Tailored Tulle, to mix into whatever your hairstylist has planned.
What to look for in bridal hair accessories
The main decision is comb versus pin versus vine, and it comes down to your hairstyle. A comb needs something to grip, so it works best in an updo or a half-up style with enough structure to hold it in place. Pins are more flexible and can go almost anywhere, scattered through a bun, tucked along a braid, or placed in loose, down hair near the face. A hair vine sits more like a headband or a woven accent, following the line of an updo or draping along one side. Material matters too: pearls and ceramic flowers read softer and more romantic, while crystal and opalescent pieces catch more light under reception lighting.
Six bridal hair accessories to shop right now
Pearl branch hair comb, Tailored Tulle
Faux pearls bundled around pearlescent leaves on light gold branches, set into a metal comb. A classic piece that works equally well tucked into a low bun or anchoring one side of a half-up style. Made to order by Tailored Tulle, available at Mae Bridal. Shop the pearl branch hair comb, $62.
Opalescent jewel hair comb, Tailored Tulle
Sparkling opalescent jewels set on gold branches that bend to shape, built into a rose gold comb. The moldable branches mean it sits flat against whatever your updo is doing instead of fighting it. Made to order by Tailored Tulle, available at Mae Bridal, in two styles or as a bundle. Shop the opalescent jewel hair comb, from $50.
Pearl cluster hair pins, Tailored Tulle
Faux pearls clustered onto bobby pins, with one pin carrying six pearls and the other three, so a set gives you a mix of sizes to scatter through the hair. Made to order by Tailored Tulle, available at Mae Bridal, in gold or silver and sets of two through eight. Shop the pearl cluster hair pins, from $34.
Pearl and crystal pin clusters, Tailored Tulle
Faux pearls and sparkling crystals clustered together on a single pin, for more shine than the pearl-only version. Scatter a few through a bridal bun or down hair for a look that catches the light without a full comb. Made to order by Tailored Tulle, available at Mae Bridal, sold in sets of three or six. Shop the pearl and crystal pin clusters, from $35.
Ceramic flower hair pins, Tailored Tulle
Dainty ceramic flowers set on shining silver pins and combs, made to be mixed and matched into whatever your hair is doing on the day. The softest, most garden-wedding option on this list. Made to order by Tailored Tulle, available at Mae Bridal, as pins, combs, or a bundle of both. Shop the ceramic flower hair pins, from $42.
Opalescent hair vine, Tailored Tulle
Leaf-shaped rhinestones and opalescent gems set along a rose gold vine, with ivory ribbon at each end to tie it into place. It shifts in the light differently than a comb or pin, more like a woven headband than a single accent. Made to order by Tailored Tulle, available at Mae Bridal. Shop the opalescent hair vine, $76.
How to choose bridal hair accessories
Think about your hairstyle first, then your veil, if you're wearing one. An updo with some height or structure can hold a comb, while loose waves or a low, soft bun usually do better with pins you can tuck in a few at a time. If you're pairing a comb or vine with a veil, place the veil's comb first and build your hair accessories around it rather than the other way around, so nothing fights for the same spot at the crown.
If you're not wearing a veil at all, hair accessories can carry more of the visual weight on their own, which is a good moment to go a little bigger: a vine instead of a single pin, or a cluster of pins instead of one.
Shop the full collection
Browse the rest of our bridal hair accessories collection for more combs, pins, and vines to finish the look.
Bridal hair accessories, answered
Should I wear a comb or hair pins?
It depends on your hairstyle and how much hold you need. A comb needs an updo or a half-up style with some structure to grip onto, while pins are more forgiving and can tuck into almost any texture, including loose, down hair.
Can I wear hair accessories with a veil?
Yes, and it's one of the most common combinations we see. Place the veil's comb at the crown first, then add pins or a smaller comb around it rather than layering two combs in the exact same spot.
How many hair pins do I actually need?
Most brides use somewhere between three and eight pins, depending on how much hair you're working with and whether you want a scattered, subtle look or a fuller, more concentrated cluster near the face or crown.
What metal tone should I choose?
Match it to your other jewelry where you can. Gold and silver both show up in this collection, and most pieces come in a choice of the two, so you're not locked into one or the other.
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