If you find it hard to pick a nail color at the best of times, imagine how you're going to feel on your wedding day. Yeah, bridal nails are a whole different level but don't worry if you're stumped for ideas because we've got your back.
Yes, weddings are synonymous with pale pink, barely-there polish, but that doesn't mean you can't incorporate your wedding colours into your manicure. So whether you prefer to keep things natural, or get a little spicy, scroll through our gallery and get ready to screenshot because this is all the wedding nail inspiration you could ever need.
27 Wedding Manicure Ideas For Inspiration 2021
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The perfect blend
The subtlety of this ombre manicure will ensure that it won't upstage your gown.
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Bedazzled
Only Swarovski crystals could have created this luxe sparkle, which remains grown up thanks to strategic placement.
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Clean lines
If you want something a little lighter than a French manicure, we love this slight twist on a classic.
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Half-French
If you want to incorporate your wedding colours into your manicure and twin with your bridesmaids, this manicure by Metta is a chic way to do it.
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Lavender sparks
If you want a touch of sparkle but don't want to go full-on glitter, this light dusting of iridescent shimmer by Christina Louise is the way to go.
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Dippin' dots
If you want to add some subtle colour to your wedding day, these teeny tiny polka dots by Charlotte Emily are a great place to start.
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Platinum touch
Match your wedding bands with this stunning molten drip by Milton Keynes Nails.
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Fit for a Duchess
Take inspiration from Meghan Markle’s wedding manicure: The royal order of the day is ballet slipper-hued pink paired with 'squoval' tips.
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Modern classic
Put a twist on a modern classic by reserving the traditional French mani with this oh-so-easy half-moon design.
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Holo nude
If you want your nails to shine brighter than your ring, ask your manicurist for tiny squares of holographic foil over a nude base that compliments your skin tone.
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Au natural
Blessed with naturally strong, shiny nails? In that case, simply leave them be, or just add a top coat for a patent finish.
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Henna tips
Why should your henna stop on your hands? This intricate nail design extends it to your nails.
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Something blue
This asymmetric design ticks the ‘something blue’ of your pre-wedding mantra via your mani.
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Gold rings
Nail it with a classic gold band design that’s so elegant you’ll want it to last long after your big day.
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Golden eclipse
Mix up your traditional glossy pink manicure with a curve of gold metallic polish just above your cuticle.
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Diamonds are forever
Keep it pared back but still bring the glamour with tiny jewels attached near the cuticle area.
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Laced with love
Lace is no longer exclusively reserved for dresses. A talented manicurist will be able to hand paint or transfer these intricate romantic patterns directly onto your nails.
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In the nude
Failsafe but most definitely not boring, a nude nail has got every bride’s back. There are a plethora of shades on the nude spectrum, but this sepia hue is a romantic vintage take.
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Pearls of wisdom
Keep your jewellery to a minimum and let your nails stand out with Nails Inc's Parisian Pearl manicure.
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Starry-eyed
If nail embellishments are your thing, ask your manicurist to secure holographic stars that will catch the light throughout the day beneath a top coat of polish.
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Seeing stars
Make a slightly bolder statement with these hand-painted black stars on a nude base.
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Daisy chain
Flowers and weddings are synonymous, and this fresh daisy design is ideal for springtime nuptials.
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Pearly whites
Pearlescent polishes are nothing new, so why not take things up a notch with stick-on pearls? Stick one on each nail or stack them up on an accent.
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On point
This faded ombre french softens your favourite nail shape, plus the added gems will make your stilettos sparkle.
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Mrs. Marble
Marble nails are big news, but a nude palette ensures the classic bridal chic manifesto is maintained.
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Luxe cream
Not wearing a white gown? This cream mani will complement everything from cream to gold.
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Flower girl
As an ode to the flowers chosen for your own bouquet, stay on brand by getting your manicurist to hand paint the blooms onto your nails.
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This article originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.com/uk. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.
