Tons of wedding trends come and go, but in our book, the bridal updo is one wedding hairstyle that always looks flawless. There have been so many bridal buns, chignons, and braided, twisted, and knotted updos that we’ve loved over the years, and the great thing about an updo is its versatility—there’s a version that’s bound to work for your hair’s natural texture and bridal style, whether you’re thinking modern and elegant or relaxed and romantic.

Take, for instance, the bridal bun. “You can play around with your hair’s part, the looseness or tightness of the bun, or your hair’s texture, and it totally changes its vibe,” says Brian Zinno, senior education director of Antonio Prieto Salon. While a bridal bun has an inherent elegance and classicism to it—think, visions of a ballerina en pointe—don’t be afraid to play it more loose or textured for a fresh and modern wedding day ‘do. “A bridal chignon or bun can nod to the current trends—for instance, with lots of added texture—yet still have that timeless appeal,” Zinno says.

Other reasons we love wedding updos? Let us count the ways: They show off a backless wedding dress or a high-neck gown like a dream. They stay put for hours on end (key for getting down on the dance floor). And they look amazing in photos—from every angle, literally.

Below, we’ve gathered 24 seriously stunning images from real weddings that offer all sorts of interpretations of this classic wedding hairstyle.