For any bride, the runup to her wedding day is an uphill battle! From makeup trials to dress fittings, there’s so much to cover in so little time—there’s stress lurking around every corner. In the grand scheme of priorities, bridal manicures often tend to get overshadowed, resulting in boring and basic nails. While it may not play as much of an important role as your makeup, your nails actually make a guest appearance in pictures more than one would assume—so why stick to the regular? From updated French tips to bold and beautiful golds and reds, here are 9 bridal nail art designs that are perfect for every kind of bride out there.
#1: Glazed Donut French
What happens when a classic manicure pairs itself with a trending hue? You get the perfect bridal manicure. Made famous by Hailey Bieber, the glazed donut french mani uses the pearl finish as the base of the white tips to create this subtle and elegant masterpiece for your wedding. A great go-to for any kind of wedding, this bridal nail art is pretty versatile and therefore can pair well with all your functions and outfits too.
#2: Rhinestone Milky Manicure
Looking to keep things on the down low with your manicure? This milky nail hue adds an element of colour to your tips without being too overpowering. The rhinestone brings a touch of glam to your bridal nails, making a great option for your big day.
#3: Mermaid Chrome
Bringing a pop of colour to your ensemble, this bridal manicure takes inspiration from under the sea. While it isn’t neutral, it adds the right amount of dazzle to your talons, without making them look too over the top. This one is definitely apt for the bride who loves a little bit of shimmer, shine, and colour, while keeping it subtle. It’s the best of both worlds!
#4: Blush Pink Ombre
Going down a brighter route, the blush pink ombre nail art makes for a great bridal manicure as it retains the sophistication of a bride while making it fun. The blush pink in the centre of the nails adds a pop of colour, while the white as the base strikes that balance. It’s a perfect pairing for the blushing bride-to-be! Adding a few rhinestones in the mix, brings that ‘wedding element’ and adds a touch of glam to the entire vibe.
#5: Dipped In Glitter
Tap into your creative side! This bridal nail art brings all elements of an elegant wedding together. You’ve got delicate white swirls paired with a touch of gold foil glitter—which come together to create this simple, yet eye catching manicure perfect for your big day.
#6: Red Tips
Bring a pop of colour to your bridal attire with this bold and beautiful red nail art. If you’re wearing a red lehenga for your big day, this modern-looking french manicure will really make a statement.
#7: Gold Foil
Adding gold foil to any manicure brings that bridal touch to it. However, have you ever thought of wearing it plain? This gold foil manicure outlines the entire nail in such a beautiful and subtle manner. It brings that glam-factor, while making your hands and fingers look delicate and graceful. It’s definitely a great bridal go-to!
#8: Pretty In Florals
Have fun with florals and opt for this stylish bridal nail art that incorporates subtle botanical prints. Keeping the base neutral, the combination of white and greens brings this manicure to life, and pairs well with any and every bridal outfit too.
#9: Silver Cat Eye
Finally, if you want to go a little over-the-top with your bridal manicure, opt for this cat-eye glitter nail art. It’s trending, dramatic, and definitely hosts shimmer and shine that can be spotted from a mile away. Make sure to go for a more toned-down hue, so that it balances out the glitter and looks classy and chic, rather than jarring.
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