15 Bridal Manicure Ideas For Your Wedding Day
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Big day coming up? Make sure to show off your wedding ring with a stunning set of freshly painted nails
While you may have thought of your dress and hair, there’s still one more thing to take into consideration: your wedding day nails. Not sure where to start? We’ve rounded up some of our favourite classic, trendy and show-stopping bridal manicures for every kind of bride.
How To Choose A Manicure For Your Wedding
‘When choosing your nails its best to go for a manicure that’s timeless but that matches the wedding and your aesthetic – whether that’s the wedding colour theme, your dress or the setting,’ advises Tinu Bello, celebrity manicurist and Senior Brand Ambassador for Mylee. Below she lists some of the key things to consider:
- Wedding Theme: Are you a bride that likes a classic look, or are you happy to break tradition?
- Colour: Timeless hues like soft pink, nude, white and ivory are a popular choice, but you can also opt for shades that fall within your general wedding palette.
- Practicality: Opt for something long-lasting that is unlikely to chip on the day. It’s also worth considering which nail shape will be the most comfortable to wear.
- Personal Touches: You can also add sentimental touches – something blue, your spouse’s initials, a symbolic flower or birthstone, the list goes on.
15 Wedding Nails Ideas For Every Bride
1. Classic French
The ultimate wedding mani, there’s a reason French tips don’t go out of style. This versatile look pairs nicely with most wedding themes, and can be customised with the bride’s preferred colour and shape.
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2. Soft Marble
A softly blended marble mani also makes for the perfect set of wedding nails. Opt for shades of blush, nude and cream for a more natural look, or pick out colours from your wedding theme for a personal touch.
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3. Bridal Ombre
If you want to skip the harsh lines of a French mani, opt for a gradient effect that softy blends a nude base with white or ivory on the tip. It gives the illusion of classic white tips without stark lines (and looks very pretty, to boot).
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4. Lace Accents
If lace makes an appearance on your wedding dress or veil, you can try extending the motif to your nails for a very bridal mani moment. Opt for a feature nail, all-over coverage or even a lace French tip.
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5. Shell Nails
A dainty set incorporating shells, pearls and a glossy French tip? Sounds like the perfect beach bride manicure.
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6. Glazed Peach
You can also try elevating any neutral-hued wedding nails with a glossy, ‘glazed’ finish – à la Hailey Bieber. ‘The iridescence offers a beautiful and elegant finish to any shade,’ adds Tinu. ‘The beauty of this look is that it gives a sheen and diffuses the shade to create a sophisticated offering. For this look I suggest picking a peachy shade and layering with an iridescent top coat. The result: a delicious shade that’s timeless.’
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7. Double French
French tips will always be a classic – and this contemporary twist gives them a fresh layout that’s perfect for a bridal mani. ‘This look adds a parallel line underneath the tip for a sleek but interesting take on the classic manicure,’ explains Tinu.
You can find more contemporary French mani ideas here.
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8. Confetti Hearts
‘Weddings are a day of love, so why not let your manicure reflect that with a heart manicure?’ asks Tinu. ‘This look is a fun manicure that you can go bold with. You can opt to layer your confetti hearts on to pinks and reds for a truly romantic affair.’
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9. Milky Mani
A milky mani is another bridal trend that has quickly become a classic. ‘The shimmering white nail design is so fittingly bridal,’ says Tinu. ‘It’s a softer version of a stark white manicure, and adds a bit more colour than a sheer nude.’
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10. Floral Blush
‘Florals are a gorgeous nod to all things bridal.’ Tinus tells us. ‘Team up illustrations with a blush-coloured base to add some a pop of colour. Top tip: although blush is beautiful, you can also opt for a shade that matches your bouquet.’
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11. Clean Girl
The ultimate natural mani, the ‘clean girl’ look is a super-polished, minimal look that works for pretty much any wedding theme. ‘The trend celebrates the simplicity of a natural nail,’ notes Tinu. ‘This is perfect for those brides or those in the bridal party that want healthy looking nails that are understated. The key is to keep nails neatly filed and use a building gel for healthy and strong nails.’
You can find more clean girl nail ideas here.
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12. Pearl Details
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend – but pearls are the go-to on their wedding day. And when combined with an elegant white mani, they can really add a touch of sophistication to your bridal beauty look. ‘Pearl accent nails are the perfect way to add some interest to your manicure without stealing attention away from the ring,’ adds Amanda Lee, owner and founder of Iris Avenue. ‘They can be applied randomly, or along the cuticle to give your wedding nails a subtle pop.’
You can find more pearl nail ideas here.
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13. Raindrop Accents
Another way to incorporate 3D design into bridal nails, says Amanda, is with a chic raindrop effect. ‘Raindrops are the perfect option to tap into the 3D trend in a delicate way,’ she says. ‘They’re a lovely look for the whimsical brides that want to subtly catch the eye.’
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14. Neutral Chrome
Following hot on the heels of the glazed mani is chrome, which Amanda says creates a more ‘mirror-like iridescent finish. It’s a great way to elevate a traditional nude manicure; ask your manicurist for either a barely there nude base or a milky white base and top with chrome powder.’
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15. Something Blue
Something blue? Tick off this bridal tradition with a pretty blue manicure. ‘Brides have been known to pop a blue pedicure on to tick this box, or add a small nod to the “something blue” tradition in the manicure,’ notes celebrity nail artist and Essie UK partner Michelle Humphrey. ‘This could be a french tip, a minimal dot or even all-over coverage in a soft shade of blue.’
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