Elegant and classy wedding nails ideas

So you’ve chosen the dress, booked the venue, picked the flower arrangements – the world’s at your fingertips! Which is precisely why said fingertips need to look ah-mazing on your special day.

But what wedding nail designs and styles to go for? From chic simple nails for weddings in neutral colours, to creative wedding nail art ideas, there’s plenty of options (and not just for you – don’t forget your bridesmaids too).

Ready to get all the wedding nail inspiration you need? Read on to discover the styles best suited to your personality.

Wedding nail ideas for brides

Whether you’re opting for a classic look or a modern twist, wedding nails can add an extra touch of glamour to your bridal look. Here’s some designs ranging from timeless to more extravagant:

Simple classy wedding nails

• Nude wedding nails – try Tailor Made With Love, or for something creamier there’s Pre-Show Jitters, a perfect alabaster white nail colour with subtle pink undertones. A gel-like longwear polish, for a milky, clean finish.
• Pearl wedding nails – our glittery Pure Pearlfection polish evokes thoughts of real pearls with a glossy shine finish, it’s a great choice if you’re after something that’s more white than pink.
• French wedding nails – why not go for a classic French manicure? Our elegant sheer pink nail colours contrast with the Blanc polish which provides the French manicure tip for a timeless and elegant wedding nails look.

Creative bridal nail styles

• Ombre nails for weddings – give your nails a sleek and sophisticated ombre look by mixing a pink-toned polish like Spin the Bottle with our iridescent Pearly White enamel.
• Reverse bride french nail – like doing things a little differently? It’s your day – do it your way! Go for a reverse french style with a pop of colour, keep it simple with a Sheer Fantasy base, then add the wow factor with a hot pink or Paint the Gown Red reverse french.
• Flowery bridal nail art – who said the bouquet should only be held? Extend the flower power to your fingertips with creative wedding nail art designs. You can use a toothpick or nail art tools to draw delicate flowers using our specially-formulated Nail Art Studio range.

Bridesmaid nail designs

Whether your bridesmaids will don matching outfits or complementary shades, don’t forget to complete their looks with classy bridesmaid nails. Here’s some of our favourite styles:

• Neutral bridesmaid nails – keep it simple but classy with nude shades. With its subtle beige-pink shade, Last Nightie is an ideal choice.
• Glittery pink bridesmaid nails – add some sparkle and shimmering shine to their looks. Handmaid of Honour lives up to its name and gives off a soft pink glimmer. For something braver, opt for a darker metallic pink shade such as Sequ-in the Know.
• Sage green bridesmaid nails – looking for something audacious? Set the tone with a very on-trend Caught in the Rain sage green nail colour.

Nails for mother of the bride and groom

For mothers of the bride, their daughters’ wedding day is an unforgettable occasion, and one that they’ll no doubt have been imagining over the years. Choosing the best mother of the bride nails isn’t just a fun way to participate in the big day, it’s also a great way for mothers of the bride and groom to spend quality time together.

Here’s a range of different wedding nail designs to pick from:

• Nude nails for mother of the bride — you can’t go wrong with a nude nail colour. Lady Like has a dainty, elegant soft mauve look and a shine finish to round off a graceful and sophisticated look.
• Classy mother of the bride nails – keep the sparkles sparkling with this festive yet oh-so elegant mother of the bride nail shade Boatloads of Love (yep, the hint really is in the name).
• Coral nails for mother of the groom and bride — Woven at Heart is a playful, fun take on a classic nude, and looks natural yet intense – it won’t stand out too much but looks good with any outfit.

Wedding guest nails ideas

Being a guest, you have a little more freedom when it comes to choosing colours. You’re welcome to keep it classic and go for nudes and pinks, or you can match your nail varnish to your outfit. Our top picks? We’d opt for these wedding guest nail styles:

• Elegant nails for wedding guest – our Fiji enamel polish with a creamy pastel pink finish is a good choice with its high coverage and opaque look. Plus, it goes with any outfit.
• Striking nails for wedding guests – alternatively, you could decide on the striking, bright red of Rock the Runway. From our Gel Couture range, this deep scarlet colour catches the eye but won’t steal all of the attention for itself, so it works well at a wedding.
• Nail designs for wedding guests – for something a little different, what about a nice blue? Our Salt Water Happy enamel polish is a subtle but inviting pastel blue, with a high coverage gloss finish. Perfect for a summer wedding in the sun as well as against the cooler backdrop of a winter wedding.

Still unsure what to choose? With so many different wedding nail ideas to choose from, we understand the struggle! Thankfully, you can use our Virtual Try-On Salon to see what they really look like on your hand before the big day.
No matter what you go for, why not finish your look off and seal and protect your colour with an essie top coat? Giving you a glossy, shiny finish, it’s the perfect way to round off your wedding nails.