On your wedding day, all eyes will be on your hands. Between the signing of your marriage certificate, the detailed shots your photographer snaps, and the demands to see your new wedding ring, your hands are going to get serious time in the spotlight. So what’s a bride like you to do? Make sure you're rocking a showstopping mani, of course!
Brides have plenty of other hefty tasks to complete to ensure their day goes amazing (to assist in other areas of the beauty department, we've also rounded up a variety of wedding hairstyles for long and short hair and makeup looks). But right now, we're talking manicures. The big day calls for beautiful nail designs in elegant shapes to amplify the occasion for the bride-to-be.
The wedding manicure ideas below are a few of our suggestions.
Not to overcomplicate things, but there are definitely two types of white mani to be aware of. Where the one previously mentioned is stark and modern and strong in its opaqueness, the other is much softer with a milky aesthetic and creamy texture.
Looking to liven up a neutral nail? Try an ombré design with a selection of soft shades. The technique is easy enough to accomplish on your own with a bit of pre-wedding-day practice: First, apply your lightest shade of polish to each nail and let dry. Then paint parallel stripes of each of your other colors on a wedged makeup sponge, allowing them to slightly overlap. Lightly tap the sponge onto your nails, reapplying the colors to the sponge as needed. Finally, clean up the edges with a Q-tip dipped in polish remover.
Nothing says "bridal" quite like that classic wedding white hue. To keep white nail polish from looking streaky, start with a ridge-filling base coat, and then be sure to allow each color coat to dry completely before you spread on the next.
Not into nude? A feminine, light pink polish offers a delicate pop of color. Opt for pastel shades that lean toward a milky white for a bridal look or deeper shades that verge on nude for a barely there approach.
This design is a modern twist on the traditional French with side and reverses French lines in an asymmetrical, unexpected setting." This is a great option for anyone seeking an understated mani that doesn't look the same as everyone else's. The more casual the choice of placement of the white, the better. The base color can range from see-through pink to opaque nude to complement all skin tones.
Nothing says classic quite like a French mani, but don't think you're obligated to stick with the customary style if it doesn't speak to you. For a fresh take on the traditional French manicure, play with the color of the tip, or try curving and elongating the shape of it into a design.
A classic look to consider first is the French manicure. It's manicurist Karina Maribel's go-to style for her bridal clients. "[For wedding nails, I always go for a] modern, simple French tip or a light, sheer, all-over color," she says. For looks such as this one, Maribel is partial to OPI gel polishes. "They are elegant and have a range of sheer polishes to choose from," she explains. "My favorite hack is to layer their polishes and glitters to create unique color combos."
For a non-gel option, we like the OPI shade Tenacious Spirit, beige color with a high shine, as the base for a French manicure look.
A bit feminine, a lot girly, this pretty-in-pink bridal manicure has us swooning. The almond shape is both flattering and chic, aka the perfect touch for your wedding day look. Bonus: The classic pink hue will never go out of style.
If you want to step just outside the box with your wedding nails, this fresh take on a neutral manicure is a glamorous option. We love how each nail isn't exactly the same, which doesn't take away from the nail style but instead provides a more abstract feel. It works particularly well paired with the lacy details of this bride's dress.
Any custom appliques will probably need to be left to the pros, and while it's possible to DIY an ombre design, the customized polish also makes this look particularly special. To add length, we recommend using the Aprés Gel-X nail extension kit that looks deceivingly close to natural nails.
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