Chic Ideas For A Summer Wedding Bridal Manicure

Beach days and popsicle runs are finally here and so are summer weddings! So, it’s time to retire your winter greys and spring pinks for a more summer-ready manicure. If you’re planning on tying the knot sometime in the next few months, you’re probably searching for the perfect nail color that ties together the summer season with your wedding style and we’ve got you covered! From bright colors to more minimalist designs, summer bridal manicures are about putting a modern twist on more classic nail colors. You want your nails to pop, showing off your sparkling engagement ring and gorgeous wedding dress. If you need a little summer bride inspo, here are a few of our chic ideas for a summer wedding bridal manicure — there’s a little something for every kind of bride!

Minimalist Swirls

Chances are you’ve seen this minimalist nail trend all over your Instagram feed as of late because of its versatility. Minimalist swirls are perfect for a summer wedding as they are suitable for every nail shape and can easily be adapted to your bridal style. Want a classic nail? Use white or light pink, thin swirls. Looking for a more unique manicure design? Use a brighter color like orange or red for your swirls. This is a great option if you also plan to go DIY with your manicure as all you need is a thin brush and your nail color of choice to pull off this modern look!

Pastel French Tip

The french tip never goes out of style! We always see some form of the french tip pop up as a go-to bridal manicure idea. For summer, we’re taking the french manicure to new, pastel heights. Instead of classic white, opt for a pastel french tip for your summer wedding. You can use a light pink or sky blue for nails that don’t stray too far from the typical white or you can opt for a bolder look with a hue that matches your wedding color palette like green or purple.

Dainty Designs

Take it back to the ‘90s and early aughts with this artsy manicure! Perfect for a romantic bridal look, painting dainty butterflies, hearts, or flowers onto your nails make for a twist on a simple manicure. You’ll want to keep the rest of your nail subtle by using a clear or clear pink base color, this way your designs will be the focus of your manicure. You can use pastel colors for a brighter manicure or keep it chic with white or black designs.

Bright Red

You can never go wrong with a fiery red manicure for summer! Not only is it a bright color that will stand out, but it also complements almost any engagement ring metal. Making your ring pop and bringing a sense of sultry, romance to your bridal look, a cherry-red manicure is a perfect option for a bold bride. You can also opt for a darker shade of red or pink-red hue if brighter colors don’t suit your wedding dress style.

Mellow Yellow

Bring the summer warmth to your manicure with a shade of yellow! The Pantone Color of the Year for 2021 was illuminating yellow, a bright and cheerful color that is perfect for a summer wedding. Reminiscent of a sunset, this cheery color can be used for a monochromatic nail look or as an accent color in your manicure. It’s guaranteed to brighten up your bridal look, but you can also opt for a mellower shade of yellow if you want a subtler bridal manicure.

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