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Dress, venue, guest list, flowers, shoes, suits, bridesmaids and groomsman; there is an infinite number of things to tick off your to-do list before you say, I do.
So it is understandable that your nails might not be the first things on your mind. But trust us when we say that your hands will be getting a lot of attention on your special day. You certainly don’t want to be caught short in those close-up bouquet shots with unpolished and unkept talons. As a bride to be, we understand how busy you are and that you don’t have time to be scrolling through Pinterest pages and keeping up with manicure trends. So we’ve done the work for you and put together this list of beautiful wedding nails for your special day.
Best nail colours for a wedding
From classic white and pastel pink to pretty nudes and bolder hues, your colour choices for your wedding mani are endless. If you’re a more traditional bride, you might want to go for muted or pastel colours such as white, nude, matte gold or pink.
Modern brides, on the other hand, may prefer brighter, bolder shades like red, maroon or purple. Or, if you’re feeling extra edgy, you could always try a deep grey or black. Alternatively, if you’re after something subtle yet creative, you could even go for blue nails.
Best nail colours for a wedding
From classic white and pastel pink to pretty nudes and bolder hues, your colour choices for your wedding mani are endless. If you’re a more traditional bride, you might want to go for muted or pastel colours such as white, nude, matte gold or pink. Modern brides, on the other hand, may prefer brighter, bolder shades like red, maroon or purple. Or, if you’re feeling extra edgy, you could always try a deep grey or black. Alternatively, if you’re after something subtle yet creative, you could even go for blue nails.
Classic wedding nails
Classic French manicures are timeless and elegant. If your nails are healthy enough, you can even skip the base colour. But, if you want a little more impact, a soft pink, nude or peach undercoat, with or without decorative detail, will work beautifully with the stark white tip.
Gorgeous wedding nail art
If you’re thinking of trying out nail art, we would suggest keeping it pretty minimal and not too over-the-top. You want your pictures to be timeless, however, a few strategically placed diamontes, flowers or swirls can look seriously gorgeous.
Ivory wedding nails
If you still want to be traditional but are after something a little more contemporary than a natural or French polish, ivory is a classic white alternative. Try out this sophisticated ivory base coat with a touch of gold glitter.
Red wedding nails
Red nail polish has always been favourite amongst bold babes, so why not try it out as a fashion-forward bride? This cheeky red heart design looks super cute in pictures and is also a fun way of injecting your personality into your manicure.
Wedding acrylic nails
If you’re looking to add some strength and length to your talons on your special day, opt for an acrylic nail. Doing so will give you the option to be a little more experimental with the shape. You can try a square, coffin, almond, oval or rounded shape nails.
Blue wedding nails
Your chic mani can be your “something blue”. Just decide whether you want something bold, such as a dark navy or a softer look, like this Tiffany’s design.
3D wedding nails
Why should your ring finger be the only one with bling? Bedazzle your nails with a stunning 3D design for your special day.
Wedding gel nails
Gel manicures can be real lifesavers for brides. The quick dry time and the durable, chip-free formula is almost a bigger dream come true than the wedding itself. Not to mention you can have your mani done a couple of days before the wedding knowing full well you polish will look as fresh as it did on day one.
For the best results, we’d suggest getting a gel manicure one to two days before your wedding, this way the paint won’t have lost its lustre.
Natural nails for wedding
Au naturel nails can look effortless and elegant. Just make sure that your nails are neat and tidy. File the tips, so they’re all one length and the same shape, tidy your cuticles and buff your nails. You can either go entirely bare or apply a coat of clear polish to add a little bit of shine.
DIY wedding nails
As a modern bride-to-be, you’re probably already an avid Pinterest and DIYer, so why not have a go at an at-home manicure? It could be a fun night in for you and your bridesmaids and help you cut down on a few wedding costs.
There are tons of tips, tricks and how-to’s online, but we like this surprisingly simple lace design. Just apply a clear base coat or soft nude colour, leave it to dry, find some spare lace and place it over your nails. Paint over the lace in white polish, let it dry, add a clear top coat and viola; you have gorgeous wedding nails.
Wedding toenail designs
Last but certainly not least, you don’t want to forget about your feet, especially if you’re wearing open-toe shoes. Having your toes done will make you feel and look more put together, and it’s a great way to prepare for that tropical honeymoon.
Try to match whatever design you’ve chosen for nails, minus some of the more extravagant embellishments for practical reasons. This doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun with your pedicure, though. Try something simple like white nails with an accent toe featuring small studs and white swirls. — Online
