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Wedding Nails

I go back and forth on what I want to do with my nails for the wedding. I love a simple, classic french manicure, but Pinterest has so many cool ideas, I just can’t 100% decide. Here are some of my favorites.

::All images via Pinterest and my iphone::

 
Some of these just scream fun to me, the glitter tips? One glitter accent nail? So cute! But then, a normal frenchie or light blush look oh so elegant…decisions decisions….It seems like such a trivial decision, but it’s small details like this that I love.
 
What did you/what would you do for your nails? Fun, classy? Spill- I need opinions!

Comments

  6. AvatarNatalie Hodak says

    so early on in my wedding planning process i had a horrible nightmare that my nails on my wedding day were black, and chipped. i couldn't shake the image from my mind [it was really the only big thing i freaked about] and didn't rest until i found the perfect shade (OPI's "I've got a date toknight"). AND my manicurist put shellac top coat on it so it lasted super long into the honeymoon. crisis averted!

    but in the end, my nails were the farthest thing from my mind on what turned out to be the best day ever. so whatever you pick, it's going to be perfect!

    -natalie-
    http://www.thesecondbestblog.com

  8. AvatarAlinaLoves says

    I adore the glitter accents – on the tips, ends or on whole nails. They are definitely cute and a little bit more original than the standard pink!

    I had mine painted in very pale pink – boring, I know, but I didn't want anything too fancy as my dress was quite simple, too. I knew that I didn't want a French manicure – they can look so tacky! The girl that did my nails was very surprised to see that I didn't want any stickers, glitter or art on my finger/wedding ring finger. But that's just me!

    Good luck with choosing – let us know when you decide what to go for! ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. AvatarLaura at Simply Lowcountry says

    I wanted to do a french manicure for my wedding, but in the end I decided to do nude nails. I used a nude Essie color (I don't remember the name- maybe Sand Dunes, or Sand Tropez??) and I loved it. So simple and gorgeous.

    xo-L

    simplylowcountry.blogspot.com

  10. AvatarAlissa says

    I'm not getting married any time soon but my friends are and they are all getting Essie manicures with like Ballet Slippers and Barefoot or something.

  12. AvatarAmie in Pittsburgh PA says

    Amy… remember everyone will be looking at your hands to see your rings. Some people have never seen your engagement ring. And that there will be photos of you and your husbands hands while cutting the cake and the picture of your hands with your rings on. I would go with a pale pink – or a french manicure or I your really want some sparkle I would go with the 8th image. (opi's Bubble bath (gel) is so pretty. Maybe that with a clear glitter top coat.

  16. AvatarLindsay Patrick says

    I love the first picture on the left, so pretty! No matter what go with your first instinct. I didn't and ended up doing what my manicurist suggested and wish I hadn;t. It's your day ๐Ÿ™‚

    LindsayJEveryday,blogspot.com

  20. AvatarAmanda says

    ahhh so tough. I looove the sparkle tips but you're right that essie blush color is gorgeous. I say, go with what feels right in the moment when you get them done. You won't regret it no matter what you choose.

  27. AvatarJust Been Running says

    I love that nude Essie color (second row first one on the left!) I do love a painted nail though and depending on how bold I was feeling I would do an awesome bright color! You will look beautiful! Congrats!!

  34. AvatarN@NY says

    sweetie , i think the best manicure would be the simple 7 classic french one , cause a bride should have class not sass ,
    the simpler , the better , same thing goes for the dress honey ,
    congrats sweetie ,
    am following you now , wanna follow back ?

    N@NY
    http://nanybuz91.blogspot.com/

  36. AvatarAllex says

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  37. AvatarLauren @ My Polished Side Blog says

    I love the light pink with a touch of sparkle. But agree with another reader, that a lot of people are going to be looking at your nails. So what about the light pink on all of them and just a little sparkle on your ring fingers?? A nice, simple, elegant combination of the classy and sassy. So happy for you! Enjoy all this planning! It flies by!

  42. AvatarSH says

    For my wedding I did a french manicure with gel nails. I love how sturdy they were, with no chance of the nail polish chipping. It was a while ago, but I think I added some bling to my ring finger ๐Ÿ™‚
    thehartungs.blogspot.ca

  53. AvatarSabrina says

    Gorgeous! I've always had the idea that I'd want a classy French manicure (no, not the acrylic nails!), but after seeing these photos, I think I'd definitely spring for something a little more imaginative! Thanks for sharing. ๐Ÿ™‚

    xo,
    Sabrina
    http://www.rougespark.com