40 Modern Wedding Nail Designs For Every Bridal Aesthetic

Covering your tips with a heart shape is a sweet and simple way to put a romantic spin on the classic French manicure.

Flowers are a huge centerpiece of any wedding, so it’s only fitting that they appear on your nails, too.

If Kourtney Kardashian can wear a red nail on her (courthouse) wedding day, so can you. Use it to accent a neutral polish for a subtler take on the show-stopping shade.

Can’t choose between a fun detail and a simple French mani? No problem, because the two designs actually work really well together.

This take on the most traditional wedding nail shades — nude and white — feels fun and modern thanks to the addition of gold flakes and marble detailing.

An intricate set with unique designs, elegant accents, and tasteful touches is exactly what a bride deserves on her big day.

With delicate detailing and a holographic chrome finish, this subtle daisy design is sure to appeal to manicure minimalists and maximalists alike.

If you’re going with the coquette aesthetic for your wedding, a set of French tips with a bow detail is a great way to stick to the theme.

Finding “something blue” to incorporate into your wedding is always a challenge, but this vibrant art gives you an easy way to cross it off the list.

Between the light pink base, the ornate white marbling, and the silver flakes, there’s more going on with this manicure than meets the eye. It’s soft enough that it won’t stand out in photos, but look at it closely and you’ll see the beauty in the details.

Sure, floral bridal nails aren’t exactly a new concept, but this unique stripe design definitely modernizes the style quite a bit.

A set with 3D pearl adornments is perfect for an eccentric bride seeking to step away from tradition.

An easy way to make a trendy design like ombre feel timeless is to use two colors that’ll never go out of style, like nude and white.

You can never go wrong with a silver set that matches your wedding band, and the stripes on these nails make the metallic mani look youthful yet understated.

You don’t need to have daises in your bouquet to rock this floral mani, which serves double duty as your “something blue” for the big day.

Nothing says “I love you” quite like tiny red hearts.

Chrome nails are having a moment right now, and you can include the trend on your big day with a simple white chrome finish that’s both modern and timeless.

If you’re planning a non-traditional wedding, you’ll need a set that flips the timeless French manicure on its head, and a chrome pink base is just the way to do it.

This modern mani and its wavy designs are perfect for a beach wedding, but will look equally beautiful at any venue.

This set is perfect for brides who don’t really vibe with glitter, but still want to rock a flashy set on their walk down the aisle.

Elevate your everyday French manicure with a baby-pink base for an ultra-feminine look.

Iridescent nails are eye-catching and unique, but in a complexion-complimenting shade, they won’t distract from the rest of your wedding glam (or your dress).

If you’re looking to add more personality to your white tips, a floral detail on your ring finger will definitely do the trick.

Gold flecks on top of clear tips? Talk about feeling like a million bucks on your big day.

When in doubt, you can always follow in Vanessa Hudgens’ steps and go for a show-stopping chrome and pearl French mani (with super-sized tips) that’s equal parts dramatic and classic.

You can never have too much champagne at a wedding, and matching your nails to your drink with a rose-tinted champagne set will look stunning in photos.

A three-dimensional, architectural mani is sure to make your nails look like a work of art.

An updated take on color-blocked nails, this diagonal design is sure to grab your attendees’ attention. Add even more flare by incorporating a chrome top coat or accessorizing with crystal embellishments.

If you’re looking to go the “clean girl” route with your wedding day glam, the “milk bath” mani might be right up your alley. It’s minimalist, elegant, and easy to maintain.

A pastel pink set never fails on wedding day, and a warm tone like this one will look great on a tropical honeymoon, too.

This marbled set would perfectly match the vibe at a more modern venue, and would look gorgeous paired with a slinky silk wedding gown.

A set that matches your new bling is such a uniquely glamorous concept.

Clear-tipped manicures have been buzzing, and if they’re glam enough for the Met Gala red carpet, they’ll be right at home on your wedding day, too.

Nothing makes a bride feel more like a princess than glittery nails. Start with a Britney Spears-inspired “lip gloss” mani, and top it off with some shimmery sparkles.

What’s better than one French tip? Two.

This opaque, pinky-white shade is sure to be a hit with brides who are going for a more classic vibe.

You really can have it all on your wedding day, including this maximalist set that combines pearl decals, glitter accents, and an ombre design.

This mani is giving reverse French tip thanks to the pop of glitter on the bottom of the nail.

Your new ring doesn’t need to be the only diamond you rock on your wedding day.

If covering each nail in sparkles seems too flashy, you can spread out the shine with an ombre effect.