Sometimes choosing the right manicure can be tricky, especially as a wedding guest. You don’t want your nails to be too flashy to outshine the bride, but you want them to look good enough for such an occasion. If you find it hard to make this delicate balance, then perhaps you need a few wedding guests nails ideas for inspiration.
You can still be as fashion-forward as you like without overly flashy nails. Go through our tips and suggestions for classy wedding guest nails to find the one that will fit your look for the wedding and be absolutely gorgeous at the same time.
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Nude Wedding Guests Nails
You can’t go wrong with nude nails for a wedding, and sometimes they are the most elegant nails for a wedding guest. You can make a subtle statement with a bare nude base and decorative decals in a color of your choice, or even a metallic hue if you are feeling up to it. A good tip for nude is to choose a tone that complements your skin and doesn’t match it for more visibility.
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Elegant Nail Ideas
If you are going for elegance, try simple nails for a wedding guest. Almond-shaped nails can give you that subtle feminine look that is always elegant. You could try a sophisticated peach manicure or any other tone that isn’t too bold, but just right.
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Guests Nails In Pink
One option that will never go out of fashion is pink nails for a wedding guest. From baby pink to barely-there neutral, you can try different hues for a flawless pink base that you can add a floral design to for summer and spring weddings. And snowflake or confetti design for winter weddings.
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White Nails For A Wedding
You can absolutely wear white nails for a wedding without worrying about upstanding the bride because they are just nails. Nothing compared to the brilliance of a wedding dress. So, if you are considering white simple nails as a wedding guest, go for it. White is subtle, neutral, and clean in a way that makes it perfect for most occasions.
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Red Wedding Guests Nails
Whether you want short or long nails as a wedding guest, red will always be a good color and complements many wedding looks. Just be sure to confirm that the tone works with your dress and complexion. It is hard to go wrong with red as the boldness of the color is bound to show.
Another option for red nails for wedding guests can be a neutral base with a design or tiny red pressed flowers for a spring or summer wedding celebration.
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Dark Nail Ideas
Dark nails are great if you are going for edgy wedding guest nail ideas. Plain black would look great on short nails, but for a fancier look, you could consider slightly longer nails with any choice of nail art or design.
You could try the classic French manicure with dark-colored tips instead of the usual white. This would put an unusual spin on this design that is sure to stand out at a wedding and complement your look.
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Nail Designs For Guests
Whether you’re wearing neutral, bold, or even rose gold for wedding guest nails, there are many ways to design and enhance the look of your nails. For a little sparkle, you could ditch the classic glitter and go with cute, delicate gemstones for minimalist sophistication and elegance.
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Short Wedding Nails
One of the easiest wedding nails for a guest is short nails. They look good in bold colors or at least a tone with some brilliance. So, you could consider any bold color that matches your look or metallic gold for that old Hollywood look or even silver, bronze, or rose gold.
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Ideas For Square Nails
There are many ways to design square nails for a wedding guest, and one of the best is the classic French manicure. It adds a delicate elegance to the square edges. And, for some extra charm, you could include pressed flowers or even red hearts as a tribute to the couple.
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Almond Wedding Guests Nails
Whether you choose black, red, pastel, or even white nails as a wedding guest, the almond shape is often the best look for any design. You can choose one nail color to show off your well-shaped nails. An accent nail, or even one pastel color for each nail if your dress is on the plain, minimalist end.
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From a light shade of red to pastel pinks or even nude. There are many ways to design wedding guests nails without being too flashy. Simply choose a color that complements your skin and dress. Then add an accent nail in a metallic color or glitter if you want to make more of a statement.