photo by: @picsbycamjae
If 2025 has given us anything, it’s brides who are unapologetically doing what they want — and I am absolutely here for it. One of my favorite trends I’ve seen lately? Brides cutting their hair in between the ceremony and reception.
Yes… actually cutting it. Like full-on snip-snip, new woman, new energy.
And it is so. freaking. cute.
As a wedding videographer, I get a front row seat to the moments most people don’t see — the little transitions, the emotional breaths, the chaos, the joy, the glow-ups. And in the last two weddings I filmed, both brides decided to make a big, bold change right after saying “I do.”
The Ceremony Ends… and the Girl Gang Assembles
Here’s how it goes down:
The ceremony wraps. Everyone’s crying happy tears. The guests head to cocktail hour.
But behind the scenes?
The bridal suite turns into a full-on transformation studio.
All the girlies gather around, hyping her up like she’s about to walk a runway. The music is bumping. Champagne is flowing. The hair stylist is in the corner, scissors ready. The bride sits down, grinning because she knows she’s about to shock everyone.
And then— snip.
Suddenly she’s lighter, fresher, and glowing in this “just married, just chopped” energy that’s impossible not to be obsessed with.
It’s More Than a Haircut — It’s a Moment
There’s something powerful about it.
A bride enters her wedding day as one version of herself…
and she steps into her reception as another.
It’s symbolic. It’s fun. It’s bold.
And as a videographer, it makes for unreal footage.
I get to capture:
✨ the nervous-excited smile before the first cut
✨ her friends screaming when they see the final look
✨ the slow-mo reveal as she walks into the reception
✨ the groom’s reaction — which is ALWAYS iconic
By the time she enters the reception, it’s like the energy shifts. She’s glowing. She’s confident. And everyone feels it.
A Trend That’s Here to Stay
With how cute and meaningful these moments have been, I have a feeling this trend is only going to grow. Brides are redefining tradition, creating personal transitions throughout the day, and honestly… turning their weddings into experiences.
And if you’re a bride considering the ceremony-to-reception chop?
Do it.
Lean into the fun.
Make it a whole moment with your girls.
And please — invite me to film it. Because these transformations? They’re magic.
