Whether you’re rocking a new sparkler, looking for some engagement season manicure inspiration, planning your winter wedding nail look, or you simply want pretty festive nails, we’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up our favourite festive manicure and winter wedding nails, with ideas that are perfect for brides, bridal parties and guests alike. Whether you want something classic or statement, chic or sparkly, there’s a manicure here for everyone!
Winter Wedding Nails: Festive Manicure Ideas
1. Loving this wintery twist on the classic French mani with the prettiest beige, textured snowflake nail design by The Hot Blend.
2. Scrap the traditional French manicure and go for something a little more festive like this gold celestial mani by Beautbyjas.
3. For a subtly festive finish, Alexandra Teleki used the seasons’ most trending shade, cherry red, for her French tips with eye-catching pearl embellishments.
4. We’re swooning over this fiery copper and icy silver glitter pairing in shades ‘Like Future’ and ‘Like Spark’ by Paint Box.
5. Nothing says winter bride quite like white nails dusted with glitter snowflakes just like this chic design by Melanie Graves. The dreamiest detail for showing off that brand-new ring.
6. Don’t underestimate the power of simple sparkle for the festive season. Jessica White Nail Artist created this look using OPI’s Cancer-Tainly Shine
7. Inject a touch of festive magic into your nail look with a colourful Christmassy illustration like this wreath and red bow manicure by Aistė Haas.
8. A trend that’s been huge this year is the milky mani and we’re loving this festive take on the trend by Townhouse.
9. These Melanie Graves for Lulus silver chrome French tips paired with shimmering crystals bring a festive, modern sparkle that’s bound to steal the show this winter.
10. We’re loving this simple swipe of glittery, gold polish by Betina R. Goldstein, the perfect way to add a little sparkle. We also love how great it looks on short nails!
11. A red-tip French manicure adds a festive twist to a classic look, and we love the glitter polka dots added by Over Glowed It for extra sparkle.
12. Who said winter wedding nails couldn’t be subtle? We found the perfect match for an elegant and soft yet still shiny manicure: Milky White, paired with White Glazed Effect Powder by Manucurist.
13. For a more subtle take on a sparkle mani, we’re loving this minimal glitter design by Townhouse.
14. We love this Frozen-inspired nail look from Lauren Conrad, which is super simple to DIY.
15. If you can’t rock a bedazzled mani during the festive season, when can you?! We’re loving this bridal pearl look by Melanie Graves for Lulus.
16. The most perfect twinkly nails over a matt sheer base by Cass Marie Beauty!
17. For a subtle touch of shimmer, check out this swirly white set by Over Glowed It. The delicate white lines create an icicle effect, making them perfect for a winter wedding or any elegant celebration — and they pair beautifully with a sparkling diamond engagement ring too!
18. Who says winter nails have to stick to red and green? This dreamy palette is winter perfection, and for a bridal touch, try adding a hint of blue on a couple of nails, as in this design by Dissey Nails.
19. Add a splash of festive metallic to a neutral base like this look from Essie using shades “Little Peony” and “Mad Women”.
20. A super chic version of a festive glitter nail by Manucurist.
21. Gold is the perfect shade for winter wedding nails, and this stylish negative-space design by Tiffany Abbigaile Beauty has us completely obsessed..
22. How about a Christmas tree line drawing nail art on your accent nail? We love this look by Emily Zheng.
23. Is there anything more festive than a red manicure? Be winter wedding ready with a red manicure like this chic, half-moon manicure by Iram Shelton, which works just as well on short or square nails. The colour is Essie’s ‘Not Red-y for Bed’.
24. With the love for Wicked only growing, green nails aren’t going anywhere anytime soon! This Wicked Coded deep teal green nail look by Claudia Hernandez is the perfect shade for a bold, statement-making wedding manicure.
25. These nails are gift wrapped to perfection with little gold bow detailing by Lulus.
26. Blue nails with glitter frosted outline bycheznails – just like your windowpane in the morning!
27. For a chic and festive bridal beauty moment, we love this silver star manicure by Beautbyjas – twinkly, elegant and made for winter “I dos.”
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