Something graphic, something sparkly, something minimal, something floral...
They say you should feel like yourself on your wedding day. And if your everyday self loves to get designs intricately painted on your nails, then your wedding day should be no different—just a little more elegant. Here, 10+ chic ideas for a non-traditional, nail-art bridal manicure.
Something Blue
If you're struggling to find a something blue, just work blue nail polish into your bridal manicure. This white-blue-gold ombré iteration looks best when there's space for each color to transition, so it's ideal for longer nail beds.White and Silver
If metallic is an accent color at your wedding or on your wedding dress, use the opportunity to bring some flair to a crisp white manicure.Flower Power
Hand-painted white flowers couldn't be prettier—or easier—to wear on your wedding day.Rose Gold
If rose gold is your favorite color, work a little bit into your bridal manicure at the tip. For an extra-graphic design, stack two pale pink polishes over one another.Vintage Flowers
Bring your bouquet to your nails by having your nail artist hand paint delicate vintage-inspired takes of your favorite florals.The New French Mani
Might we suggest you skip the classic French manicure for this version instead: a peachy pink base with a stripe of rose gold glitter so thin on the tip that only your partner-to-be can see it.Pearl Pretty
Miniature pearls are a perfect addition to any bridal manicure, but we particularly love this message of peace from nail artist Betina Goldstein.Cuticle Art
Add a little flair to a traditional pink base color with a stripe of metallic glitter polish traced solely across your cuticles.Color Blocks
A pale lilac polish with diagonal white colorblocking is as unexpected as it is pretty.White Lines
Arguably the easiest pattern to DIY, white strips painted across a nude nail is a classic ail art design.Black and White
A French manicure gets a cool-girl upgrade with the addition of squiggly black lines.Overgrown Garden
A floral manicure is groundbreaking when it extends beyond its normal limits.Pressed Flowers
A matte nude base and elongated almond shape are the perfect canvas for a vintage pressed flower design.Seashell Inspired
If you don't want to stray too far from the expected bridal manicure colors (white, nude, pink)—try them in a different texture or finish. We love this iridescent seashell-inspired manicure from Rice Kitty Nails.
