Pony tail brides are so frickin' cool.

The classic pony tail might be seen as an informal style, more suited to a workout than a wedding, but pair it with a beautiful white dress, and a wedding day glow, and it becomes a chic hairstyle, for an effortlessly gorgeous bride.

Whether you take it back to school with a voluminous high pony or a topsy tail (remember them!), or keep it grown up and glamorous with some fab waves or a wrap around knot effect, there are so many ways to dress up the average pony for your wedding day.

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Photo for Elie Saab S/S 2012 via Style.com

Chat to your hair stylist about how best to pair a pony with your dress, amp it up with earrings or accessories, or if you're DIYing your tresses, The Small Things Blog has some really gorgeous hair how-tos for creative pony tails to try at home.

Be inspired with our pick of 15 ways to rock a pony…

1. Bombshell Waves

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Photo by Dudi Hasson for Berta via Bridal Musings

2. Topsy Tail Throwback

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Photo by Marchesa via The Lane

3. More Up Top

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Photo via Levanot

4. Twisted Pony

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Photo by Kane Skenner via Jessica Whitelock Make-up Artistry

5. Sleek and Straight

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Photo for Elie Saab S/S 2012 via Style.com

6. Bold with Bangs

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Photo by KT Merry Photography via Style Me Pretty

7. Low and Easy

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Photo by Erich McVey via Once Wed

8. High Pony

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Photo by L&L Style Photo via Style Me Pretty

9. Wrap Around Ringlets

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Photo by Anthea Simms via Flare

10. Braid Into It

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Photo by Kathryn Kruger Photography via 100 Layer Cake

11. Swept-Up Classic

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Photo via Top Inspired

12. Naturally Adorned

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Photo by Ali Mitton via Samantha Wills

13. Cheerleader Chic

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Photo via L'oreal

14. Undone and Edgy

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Photo via Shut the Front Door

15. Half Braid Bride

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Photo by Spotted Photography via Glamour and Grace 

They're just so stylish, wouldn't you agree? I love how it can be classic, edgy, elegant or glam, depending on how you wear it – such a versatile style!

For more hair ideas and tutorials, check out past Hair Posts  + Hair-spiration Board on Pinterest.