12 of our favourite nail art designs to match your wedding dress

Shine bright

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Going starry-eyed over celestial-themed motifs or having a boho-themed celebration? Nail this enchanting wedding trend (sorry) with starry details, crystals, and dreamcatcher details on your digits, then think sheer and sparkly for your wedding dress. 

Nail image: @thenailartistry/Instagram

Dress image: @ruedeseinebridal/Instagram

Pearl accents

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If your dress sports lustrous pearly details (or if pearls are your wedding jewellery of choice), let it influence your manicure too - you don't have to go all out with the detailing. Just one pearl-encrusted nail on each hand makes for a subtle yet pretty touch. 

Nail image: @drybylondon/Instagram

Gown Image: @pronovias/Instagram

Eye-catching prints

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These eye-catching handpainted nail art designs, which took inspiration from patterned tiles and jewellery, will pop against an airy lace dress with equally intricate lace. 

Image: @mananails/Instagram

Gown image: @lizmartinezbridal/Instagram

Playful in pink

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Start your happily-ever-after on a sweet note in more ways than one, from a sweet pink frock to whimsical nails. And just how adorable are these donut-inspired digits?

See also: DREAMY AND ROMANTIC! 18 PRETTY IN PINK WEDDING IDEAS

Nail image: @ninanailedit/Instagram

Dress image: @christoscostarellos/Instagram

Go green and chic

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Perfect for a modern tropical wedding: Structured dresses with clean lines, and these palm leave motifs. 

See how this bride had a lush tropical wedding within an elegant colonial venue. 

Nail image: @ninanailedit/Instagram

Gown image: @lelarose/instagram

Play with patterns and textures

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Why stick to one design when you can multiple? The various textures and patterns keep the look visually interesting and capture the flirty playful mood of this Alexandra Grecco dress. Stick to neutral, subtle hues so the patterns don't clash with a dress as busy as this.

Nail image: @mananails/Instagram

Gown image: @alexandragrecco/Instagram

Cherry blossom dream

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Brides after an ethereal fairy tale look can always turn to Mira Zwillinger. And what better to capture that dreamy mood with pastel watercolour digits? Plus, we love the fresh interpretation of cherry blossom nails. 

Gown image: @mirazwillinger/Instagram

3D florals

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Florals are perennial bridal favourites but to really make them stand out, 3-dimensional appliques are the way to go - whether on your wedding dress or on your manicure. 

See also: 8 REFRESHINGLY CREATIVE WAYS TO USE FLOWERS FOR YOUR WEDDING

Gown image: @pronovias/Instagram

Nail image: @thenailartelier/Instagram

Something blue, something pink

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If wedding white isn't your thing, consider an ethereal powder blue number accented with delicate pink floral details that's stunning for any garden celebration. To match, we love this pastel manicure.

Nail image: @thenailartistry/Instagram

Gown image: Her World Brides 

Minimalist nails

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Finished with sleek touches of gold (evocative of gold wedding rings), these nude nails will appeal to all minimalist brides. Although, we think they'll go with any bridal style, too. 

Nail image: @drybylondon/Instagram

Gown image: Savannah Miller Spring 2020

 

Lace floral nails

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Let your gown inspire your mani! Lace doesn't just look fab on your gown, or even your cake. This ornate, 3D design is altogether artsy, glamorous and ultra-modern. 

See also: CRYSTALS TO PEARLY SHEEN: 10 GLAM WHITE WEDDING NAILS WE LOVE

Nail image: @thenailartelier/Instagram

Gown image: @pronovias/Instagram

Whimsical sparkle

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If you love all things sparkly, shimmery and pretty, then this combination is for you. 

Nail image: @manicurious/Instagram

Gown image: @mirazwillinger/Instagram