24 Romantic Wedding Nail Colors for the Big Day

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Here comes the bride, all dressed in white—or is it ivory? A full-length cathedral veil or a sharp two-piece suit? Modern brides are rewriting the rules on what to wear for the big day, and we're all for it. That said, whether you tend to be more of a classic, conventional bride or are looking for something avant garde, there's an easy canvas on which to display an extra peep of personality: your nails. 

In order to get the download on the latest trends in wedding nail colors, we spoke with industry experts Sarah Gibson Tuttle, CEO, and founder of L.A.-based Olive & June; Lauren Dunne, co-founder, and CEO of DC-based Varnish Lane; and celebrity crystal manicurist and founder of Mazz Hanna Beauty, Mazz Hanna. Working with brides year-round, both Tuttle and Dunne have first-hand insight into what wedding nail colors are being worn from coast to coast, plus Hanna is setting trends on the celebrity front. All agree that while many brides stick to tried-and-true classics like Essie's Ballet Slippers, it's fun when others use their wedding manicure as a way to show off their personality or the requisite "something blue" with nail art or in shades like Olive & June’s CNH for a special pedicure.

Keep scrolling for 24 of the most-requested wedding nail colors according to our three pros and get inspired for the big day. No matter what kind of bridal style you choose, the important thing is to be true to yourself. So go ahead, add a little extra sparkle if that suits your fancy.

Natural Nudes

Pastel Pinks

Bright Whites

Something Blue

Delicate Designs

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According to Tuttle, West Coast brides are definitely embracing subtle nail art for the big day. "Subtle nail art is a safe way to express your personal style," she explains and recommends a skinny metallic French for a classic look with a twist. 

Seasonal Shades

Buffed Bare

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All of our nail pros agree, there's nothing wrong with going bare on your big day. Just be sure to give your nails (and cuticles) a healthy buff, oil, and shine. 

Up next: 9 Bridal Jewelry Trends You're Going to See Everywhere 

Drew Elovitz
Director of Content Strategy

Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.