35+ Gorgeous Bridal Manicure Ideas Perfect for Your Big Day

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Your wedding styling is never complete without a gorgeous manicure. Getting a good manicure and pedicure for your wedding is a sure-shot way of ensuring the best close-up pictures of your engagement, mehendi, and phera looks. With so many different wedding outfits, getting a bridal manicure that works for each of them is essential. And we understand - choosing a versatile and classy mani that flatters so many outfits is no joke. That’s why, to help you choose the right one, we’re here with a list of 35+ stunning bridal nail ideas for your big day.

Classy French Bridal Manicure Ideas

Eternally classy and versatile, french manicures are an absolute hit with brides. The delicate white tips and a little glam make it look stunning with all colours of outfits.

Pearly Bridal French Manicure

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Pearl nail art is great to amp up the classic french manicure. Topping it up with glittery transparent nail enamel will further make it a perfect, wedding-ready manicure for you.

Diamond-Beaded French Manicure

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Another way to amp up a regular french manicure is to get a diamond nail art along with it. Since this will match your diamond engagement ring, it will pop up like no other manicure.

French Manicure with Nude Glitter

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You can never go wrong by pairing a tasteful French manicure with nude nail paint on the ring finger and adding diamond nail art to go with all your gorgeous wedding outfits.

French Manicure with Chunky Glitter

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A french manicure paired with the most subtle amount of glitter on your ring finger can complement every single one of your outfits- be it a bright red or a delicate white. Plus, if you’re getting a manicure pedicure kit to do your nails by yourself, this will be a super easy idea for you.

We also have some great nail art video ideas that will bring your ring into the spotlight on your wedding and engagement day.

Classic French Manicure

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If you’re not one to go all bling at your wedding, a plain old french manicure is your best bet. This look will not just go on all your wedding outfits but will also suit your honeymoon looks! One thing that will ensure a flawless french manicure for you is taking care of your nails before you get one. Try these nail care remedies for hands and toes that will help you prepare your nails for the big day.

Triangular French Manicure

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Give the classic french manicure a twist with this triangular manicure on the nail tip. Top this up with a clear, shiny nail enamel and we promise, your hand close-up pictures will be ethereal.

Brown French Manicure

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This manicure is the perfect mix of a simple french manicure and a little bit of charm. Instead of going for a white manicure, try toned-down shades like browns and nudes and give it a glitter french manicure on top with silver, golden or ivory glitter.

Delicate Pink French Manicure

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If you’re a fan of subtle nails, this manicure is made for you. Get a base coat of a delicate pink and top it with a french manicure of silver glitter on the tips.

Chic Red Bridal Manicure Ideas

There’s something about red manicures that scream WEDDINGS! And if you think red nails can get cliched, think again. You now have a myriad of options when it comes to choosing a red mani- different shades, textures, added glitters, and the option of adding diamond nail art on top.

Red Dip Powder Bridal Manicure

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Sugar powder nails or dip powder nails look gorgeous in red. If you’re someone who doesn’t want bridal nail art and needs the nails to have a subtle glimmer, this is the perfect option for you.

Classic Red Bridal Nails

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If you’re the kind of bride who likes things old-school, you will love classic red nails. To take it up a notch, add some glitter or try a different shade of red and you’ll have a chic red nail look ideal for your wedding. The bonus is, you can even do this by yourself at home with that manicure pedicure kit you just bought! And if you’re doing a manicure at home you should check out these tips that will help you give yourself a flawless manicure at home.

Extra Shiny Red Bridal Manicure

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When getting a red bridal manicure, ask for extra coats of clear nail enamel on top for that extra shine that will bring your nails into the spotlight in the wedding pictures.

Matte Red Bridal Nails

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Play around with textures like matte and mix it up with a regular shiny texture to make your plain old bridal red nails stand out.

Red Flaky Bridal Nails

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To twist your posh red mani, pair it up with silver glitter nail enamel, diamond nail art or a red ombre on the ring finger.

Red and Nude Bridal Manicure

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If you’re looking to bring down the red, try mixing it with pink or nude on a few fingers. Add a little bit of silver here and there and this bridal manicure will have everyone go wow!

Red and Silver Bridal Nails

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There’s nothing not to like in a red and silver manicure. It highlights your ring, gives your hand the perfect glow with the red and can be rocked with any outfit.

Need more bridal manicure ideas? Check out these simple nail art design ideas for brides that will take your breath away.

Elegant White and Nude Bridal Manicure Ideas

We wouldn’t be lying if we said Alia Bhatt’s wedding manicure had us swooning over white ombre nails. Elegant white nails for weddings are the perfect mix of grace and glam and could be carried over any kind of outfit.

White Ombre Bridal Manicure

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The classic white ombre nails go beautifully with henna-laden hands and also bring the big diamond ring into the spotlight. Ask for an acrylic ombre white manicure at the salon for this look.

Nude and Pink Bridal Nails

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Nude and pink nails shout elegance. And when mixed up with a hint of chunky glitter, it can give you a wedding-worthy nail look.

Classy White Bridal Manicure

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Getting a manicure kit and looking for the easiest elegant nail ideas? This is the perfect one for you! Carry this with a red lehenga on Pheras, a yellow dress on Haldi, or a green suit on Mehendi- a white mani will never disappoint.

White with Glitter Bridal Nails

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What’s not to like about a white mani? Nothing! For brides looking for a classic engagement mani that will highlight their ring, an inkling of glitter will be just the right companion to white nails.

Diamond Beaded White Bridal Manicure

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Pair your white mani with some diamond beads for a simple look. Not a fan of long nails? That’s fine, we’ve got you covered with this list of brilliant short nail art designs for brides!

Satin Texture White Bridal Nails

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Another way to add some shine to your nails on the wedding day is by getting a satin-textured white manicure. This will complement your diamond ring to perfection and will match all your wedding dresses effortlessly.

Ombre Glitter White Bridal Nails

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One of the most versatile and elegant nail art looks for brides is an ombre glitter with clear nail enamel. This manicure is simple, tasteful and wedding-worthy.

Simple Pink & Nude Bridal Manicure Ideas

For brides who do not like traditional red or glitter nails, pink and nude manicures are god-sent. Find the right shade of nude that suits your skin tone and it will guarantee the best shots of your wedding ring, mehndi design, and chummy closeups with your groom.

Peachy Nude Bridal Manicure

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If you’re someone who doesn’t like traditional browns, opt for a bright peachy nude. Nails of this shade work best with the pastel and bright wedding dresses trending these days but can also be easily rocked with a traditional red lehenga.

Shiny Pink Bridal Manicure

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One way you can hang on the line between full glam nails and subtle nudes is by getting a shiny pink single-coat mani for your wedding. This colour makes sure the focus stays on your mehendi and also perfectly compliments the big shiny rock on your finger.

Simple Brown Bridal Nails

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Nude and brown nails are never a bad choice for brides. These tones go perfectly with Indian skin tones and can easily be jazzed up with the same coloured glitter on some nails.

Pink and Silver Bridal Manicure

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The pink and silver combination is one of the most popular manicure combinations for brides, and rightly so. The colour goes great with henna-laden hands, perfectly matching the wedding outfits and highlighting the hand accessories in the right way.

Subtle Pink Bridal Nails

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The pink and silver manicure is also great when you don’t want to go bold with your nails. You can top the pink coat with a hint of silver on the tips or on selective fingers to make it picture-worthy for your close-ups. If you’re looking for more elegant nail art ideas for your wedding, check out these simple nail art designs for your big day.

Lavender and Pink Bridal Nails

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Mix and match your pink nails with a little bit of lavender and a touch of silver and gold here and there, and you’ll have a bridal manicure to die for.

Glittery Pink Bridal Manicure

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When it comes to pink manicures, you can always try various shades of pink to see which one works best for your skin tone and glam it up with a little bit of glitter.

Bright Pink Bridal Manicure

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Bright pink is not just great for a bridal manicure but also works beautifully for a pedicure. Add a silver line in a few nails for a clean bridal nail look.

Ashy Brown Bridal Nails

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A cotton seed brown or an ashy brown colour suits all Indian skin tones and is a great choice for a bridal manicure. You can add a regular french mani or a reverse french manicure to bling it up for your wedding functions.

Glam Bridal Manicure Ideas with Glitter

Brides who do not shy away from going all bling at their weddings, this manicure nails idea is for you! Try silvers, goldens and glitter ombre nails to rock on all your wedding dresses.

Dip Powder White Bridal Nails

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If your aesthetic for the big event is subtle glam, a dip powder manicure is a perfect choice for you. Ask for a white or silver colour of the dip powder.

Silver Bridal Manicure

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If you want to go full-glam mode, get a multi-coat of golden or silver glitter nail paint. Make sure you ask for enough coats to make the nails opaque. This kind of mani will be perfect to flaunt your hand accessories and will amp up all your outfits too.

Silver Ombre Bridal Nails

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Another way to add some glam to your bridal nails is by doing a silver ombre manicure on pink, nude or clear nails.

Chunky Beaded Bridal Nails

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Add some chunky pearls, golden beads and a lot of glimmers if you're looking for a similar look. Try this out with bright colours like pink, purple or even orange.

Ombre Gold on White Bridal Manicure

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Want a glittery mani but want it to be different? Go for ombre gold on white or ombre silver on pink! Or, you can also explore these beautiful nail art designs to rock on your wedding day.

Fine Glitter Bridal Manicure

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Try a fine glitter bridal manicure of a colour that suits your skin tone. Usually, colours like pink, maroon and red go perfectly with all bridal outfits.

Mixed Glitter Bridal Nails

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Mix up different types of glitter in your bridal manicures like fine glitter, clear glitter, chunky glitter and metallics.

Multi-coloured Glam Bridal Nails

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If you’re going for a multi-coloured glam mani for your wedding day, make sure you choose colours that are complementing and match every colour you’re going to wear at the wedding functions.

Golden Nail Art Bridal Manicure

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Golden nail art is a great way to add some glamour to your bridal manicure. You can ask for glitter shards, flakes, glitter inlay extensions or glitter placement nails.

Holographic Gold Glitter and Metallic Bridal Nails

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Mix holographic gold glitter with metallics and a contrasting colour like pink or nude and you’ll have a unique-looking bridal manicure ready for your big day!

We hope this list was able to help you decide on the perfect manicure for your big day! And if you think we missed something, or have any questions do let us know in the comments below!