12 Bold Wedding Manicures for the Modern Bride

Your wedding style should be a reflection of what you love every day, so if you would *never* wear a nude manicure, why rock one on one of the biggest days of your life? Bridal beauty has evolved way past shades of cream and ivory and into bold, bright territory. Ahead, you’ll find 12 takes on never-subtle nails that will turn heads as you walk down the aisle. (Photo via Falch Sortland/Getty)

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I call this look Nude Streak. 🤗 It's easy to do with the dry brush technique- all you have to do is wipe the excess metallic polish off of your brush until you can see every hair in the bottlebrush. Then, go streaking! | shades used @cndworld #Vinylux in Untitled Bronze & Romantique. #misspopxcnd #cndcreativeambassador #nailart #ad #metallicnails #easy #diynailart

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1. Rose Gold Accent: There’s nothing more on-trend than a millennial pink mani, especially when topped with a touch of rose gold.

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@heymichellelee might be working around the clock @allure , but her nails are on a tropical vacay. #💅 #🌴 #tropicalgetaway #allure | Shades used: @deborahlippmann cake by the 🌊, @zoyanailpolish Tilda and @cndworld Vinylux in Palm Deco

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2. Palm Leaves: If you’re dreaming of a destination wedding but don’t want to book a flight, it’s time to schedule a manicure appointment for tropical nail art designs.

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Never not wanting black and white nails. #🏁

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3. Black-and-White Color Block: Black-and-white is a classic combo. This modern manicure will perfectly match any wedding decor without looking goth.

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Ultra-saturated, custom champagne glitter for this Mani Monday. ✔️✨

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4. Champagne Glitter: This nail design is simple to create. Just swipe on a few layers of bubbly glitter and your digits will sparkle all night long.

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Nails of Crosby Street, Volume XI 💛 Julie Kandalec (@julieknailsnyc), Creative Director @paintboxnails 1. What inspired your manicure? Since spring is approaching (I think!) I was inspired to do something bright and flashy. 2. How did you pick your color combo? I've had this glitter in my arsenal forever - I ordered it from London. When I chose this look I immediately knew it was the one. 3. In one word, how does your mani make you feel? Excited! 4. Favorite Crosby Street store? @soulcycle! Paige is my fave instructor - she's a dancer so her choreo is more dancerly, which I love. 5. Three things you're obsessed with right now? Moving into and redecorating my new Brooklyn apartment, my beauty and travel blog, Julie Off Duty, and creating the perfect Paintbox color combo :)

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5. Hot Pink Glitter: Channel your inner Elle Woods with this Delta Nu-approved mani. What, like it’s hard or something?

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🦄💅🏼 in Mexico City 💕 I love it here 🌈 #nails #nailart #rainbow #unicorn #color

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6. Unicorn: Your wedding day is supposed to be the most magical day of your life, which means holographic unicorn nails are totally acceptable.

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#Swarovski Stripes with a fashion touch 💅🏼 A simple manicure for a simple girl 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😇#crystalsfromswarovski #nailart #nails #color #fashion

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7. Rainbow Swarovski: Over-the-top weddings deserve a manicure that fits the vibe.

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🍾🍭🎉happy new year 🤗 Placed #confetti #glitter #nails for New #Year ❤️🍭🎉🍾 2016 is looking SO good to me. Wishing you guys a fantastic new year! 😍😘😘 P.S. this is my last #NYC #NYE! 😢 Next stop for me: west coast !

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8. Glitter Confetti: Love confetti, but don’t want to spend all night picking it out of your hair? Consider a glitter confetti manicure instead. Apply a base coat before individually placing mini flecks of confetti. Once the it dries in place, finish with two layers of top coat.

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Finally had a chance to read all of your sweet comments and messages last night and Omg all of the support was so heartwarming. Thank you all so much for being the best 🌹 roses for everyone !

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9. Red Roses: Nothing says romance like roses. This floral manicure will make you almost second guess whether or not you should carry an actual bouquet.

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❤️💕💙💜💛🧡💚 @itsmesamwass #nailsbymei

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10. Rainbow Hearts: For a day dedicated to love, there is no manicure more fitting than one filled with colorful hearts.

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Hi! HYPOTHETICALLY if I taught a class in LA somewhere... what techniques would you want to learn from me 😏😘 Leaning towards marble designs and watercolor but I want to hear from YOU! SOS 👇🏻 (sidenote this glitter is called ‘Be Mine’ from @lightelegancehq ... v appropriate) ❤️

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11. Glitter Hearts: Dip a toothpick in red nail polish to trace a heart design, then fill in your heart with red glitter.

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I kill em with kindness / or I kill em with diamonds 💅🏼 #Swarovski rimmed #nails perfect for winning arguments.. just blind them with sparkle ☺️✨💅🏼🏅

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12. Bling Bling: Engagement rings are plenty sparkly, but a little extra bling never hurt anybody. Use a toothpick to carefully dot rhinestones along the border of your nails.

Which wedding mani is your fave? Tell us at @BritandCo.