15 Wedding Nail Art Designs For Brides Who Want More Than Just A 'Nude' Manicure
Time to wear your heart on your nails.
No bridal glam is complete without a fresh manicure. Incorporating a romantic wedding nail art design into your manicure on the big day adds a whimsical finishing touch to your look that perfectly sets off your newly-acquired wedding band.
Lost for inspiration? Opt for the 'elevated French tip' - a huge trend this wedding season. Founder of at-home nail service Revarnish (and Alicia Keys' go-to manicurist) Roxanne Campbell recommends updating the classic French manicure in your favourite hue, then painting another ultra-fine line below the tip for a negative-space effect. She's also a fan of incorporating delicate crystals or pearls on the lunula (the pale half-moon just above your cuticles). Leave the rest of the nail clean, plump and glossy for a more refined, understated approach.
To ensure your nails look as fresh as possible on the big day, book an appointment 2-3 days before if you're going for gels. If you're loyal to regular polish, Campbell recommends getting it done the day before to avoid any chipping.
Read on for our edit of the best wedding nails to really make that wedding band pop...
Glass skin, glass hair, glass...nails? Take a cue from Simone Rocha's AW22 show where manicurist Ama Quashie created these otherworldly tips inspired by dewy water droplets.
Bedazzled nails, but make it chic. Delicate multicoloured diamantes bring pizzazz to a neutral base.
Pearls are a bridal classic. Embellish your French mani with delicate seed pearls for a low-key take on the trend.
Why wear your heart on your sleeve when you can wear it on your nails? This simple touch speaks volumes.
A metallic-on-matte situation is a clever way to play with textures and add interest to an otherwise simple manicure.
A springtime wedding? Match your nails to the blooming gardens with this floral design.
If you usually go bare, this simple heart design is fuss-free while embracing the romantic spirit of the big day.
Planning an autumn wedding? Go for a graphic double French design in luxe oxblood.
These nails are ready to party! Gold-flecked tips bring the after party to a classic pale pink base.
Jazz up a pale rosy base with milky swirls and the tiniest little jewel on each nail.
Love an understated colour-block design? Try this dreamy gradient style.
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