Our Favorite Wedding Day Nail Colors From Essie
July 12, 2022
Part of what makes your wedding day so special is in the personal details, and if you ask us, your wedding manicure is one such detail that shouldn’t be forgotten. Just like your dress, bridal makeup and hair, your nails are part of your look — and they, too, should make you feel beautiful.
While we’re all for a creative bridal manicure, a simple DIY mani can be equally as beautiful. So, if you’re planning on doing your own nails or sticking with a solid color for your nuptials, keep reading because we’re sharing our favorite Essie nail polish colors that are wedding day-approved.
Blanc
Starting with a classic, this glossy white shade is a great option for the bride who wants to keep it totally neutral or stick to an all white theme. In just two coats, you’ll get a completely opaque mani that looks crisp, chic and flattering on all skin tones.
Marshmallow
If you’re looking for a sheer, milky shade with a hint of creamy color to it, this is the shade for you. With one coat, you’ll achieve a very sheer glossy manicure, while two or three coats will create semi-opaque coverage that lets your natural nails shine through just the right amount.
Mademoiselle
A sheer, baby pink manicure is a wedding classic, and this fan-favorite shade will help you achieve just that. It’s a sheer but buildable color that strikes the perfect balance between a faded bubblegum pink and peach — it’s a timeless shade that looks gorgeous on all complexions.
Ballet Slippers
You can’t go wrong with this pick on your wedding day. Two coats of this bestselling shade will leave nails just slightly visible underneath the polish, while three coats will provide an opaque pale pink color.
Sugar Daddy
A sheer bubblegum pink mani is the perfect romantic choice, and this shade is our favorite for achieving the look. It can be layered for a more pigmented look, or applied lightly for a toned-down appearance. It also works beautifully as the base for a French manicure.
Millennium Momentum
A nude manicure that complements your skin tone is a great choice for your wedding day. This light beige color looks incredibly flattering on a wide range of skin tones, and the quick-dry formula will allow you to DIY in no time.
Cold Brew Crew
This medium warm brown looks especially flattering on dark skin tones, and it’s a great choice if you want to opt for a nude mani with some richness to it. We also love that it delivers full pigmentation in just one to two coats, making it a quick option if you’re in a hurry.
Forever Yummy
Bridal nails don’t need to be neutral — you can totally go for a bold color that will create a beautiful contrast with your dress. We love this classic color because it’s a rich, cool-toned red that pops against all skin tones.
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