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The 25 Chicest Wedding Nail Ideas Of 2023 For Every Kind Of Bride
The big day is all about the details.
With summer wedding season currently in full swing, the fall and winter brides-to-be are surely counting down the days and working on those magical finishing touches for their big day. The newly-engaged couples, too, are likely just beginning their planning — and if they’re anything like me, quickly looking into free wedding planning tools, like Zola, to gain inspiration, gather guests’ addresses, and even create a chic website with some engagement photos and wedding day details.
As a former bride who has recently celebrated one year of marriage, I can say with certainty that picking your wedding manicure comes with a bit of pressure, but mostly, lots of fun. Zola shares with Bustle that 37% of its brides prefer neutral nails with shades of pink, nude, and beige, while 36% opt for shades of wedding white. I personally opted for some very ’90s-inspired French tips.
Zola recently partnered with Zola Ganzorigt — a celeb manicurist recognized as the mastermind behind the cult-loved glazed donut nails — who admits that beloved chrome finishes atop neutral nail polish shades have surpassed simply being a trend, becoming a go-to pick synonymous with weddings and bridal-centric gatherings.
From traditional and timeless manicures that stun, to bold and memorable sets that suit the more daring bride — here are 25 ideas for wedding nails, with a few unexpected hues that Ganzorigt predicts will be trending among brides in the months to come.
2Classic Glazed Donut
Follow in Hailey Bieber’s footsteps and make a classic glazed donut manicure your signature wedding day set.
4Pretty Sheer Pink
For a timeless manicure that will always be in-style, paint your tips with a few coats of your favorite sheer pink polish.
6“Your Nails But Better” Neutral
Paint on some gorgeous high-shine on your nails with a “your nails but better” neutral hue that looks all things clean and elegant.
9Blushing Bride Aura
Aura nails are just about everywhere these days, and there’s an easy hack that makes at-home painting effortless. For a subtle radiant glow that looks like blushed cheeks, opt for a blush aura mani.
14Do Something Dark
In the past few years, black wedding dresses and gothic details have been having their moment (hello, Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s nuptials). Ganzorigt notes that black manicures are set to be major for the upcoming wedding season.
18Invisible French Tips
Not sure if traditional French tips are your vibe? Try some playful invisible Frenchies for your wedding manicure instead.
20Soft Vanilla French
Especially for those who are wearing a soft ivory gown, as opposed to a stark white wedding dress, these creamy vanilla French tips are a sweet update to a classic go-to.
21Mermaidcore Nuptials
Perfect for those dreamy, beachside weddings, these seashell-inspired pearlescent nails add some eye-catching detail to any wedding day look.
