When attending a wedding, we want to look elegant and fashionable without overshadowing the bride and groom. So, what kind of manicure will be trendy, striking, yet appropriate for a wedding guest? Here are some suggestions for a wedding guest manicure.
Princess Nails - Ombre Nails for Wedding Guests 2024
Princess Nails, literally "princess nails", are a real hit for 2024. These nails look fashionable, elegant, and subtle. We use light and delicate colours of UV gel nail polish such as pink, white, beige, or pearly grey. But that’s not all – after painting the nails, we decorate the tips with glittery polish and blend it with an ombre brush. Princess Nails are perfect for those who appreciate classic elegance with a touch of shimmering sparkle.
How to Create Glittery Princess Nails: Basic Steps
- Choose your favourite shade of nude or delicate pink. If you choose one of the innovative shades from the Extend Care 5-in-1 or One Step UV Gel Polish ranges (e.g. Nude Beige), you won't need a separate base coat!
- After curing the colour under the lamp, apply Silver Fireworks polish with glitter on the tips (or try a variant with glitter near the cuticles, depending on the desired effect). Then, using an ombre brush or multitool, spread the glitter towards the cuticles. Once you're satisfied with the result, cure it under the lamp.
- Repeat the previous step with the Flash ON top coat to give the whole style a three-dimensional look and make the wedding nails spectacular. Cure it under the lamp.
- Apply the No Wipe Real Colour top coat, which doesn’t alter the polish's colour, and cure it again.
Velvet French - Trendy Wedding Nails 2024
Velvet French, or velvet French nails, is another trend gaining popularity this year. This variation of the classic French manicure involves applying a matte, velvety polish to the nail tips. This style aligns with the hot Velvet Nails trend, which has been reigning for several seasons. Velvet Nails give a stunning velvet finish by combining glossy polish with a matte effect. You can achieve Velvet Nails using special polishes or velvet mattifying powders.
A Velvet French?
This style suits any wedding dress, is elegant, and fits the latest velvet nail trends. You can create these French wedding nails using one of the polishes from the Bride’s Babes collection, which perfectly fits the Velvet Nails trend both solo and with decorations. For an elegant wedding nail style, we particularly recommend a French manicure with an effect polish. If you prefer classic looks, you can opt for a French manicure with a subtle cat-eye effect using one of the Bride’s Babes polishes.
Trendy Wedding Nails 2024 - Minimalist Wedding Nails
Minimalist decorations are also in vogue in 2024. Delicate lines, dots, subtle geometric patterns, or even small rhinestones on a transparent or light background are excellent ways to create a fashionable yet subtle manicure. This trend is perfect for weddings – it’s elegant yet unique.
Need Inspiration for Minimalist Nail Designs?
Try a style incorporating glitter and three colours. First, paint your nails with a transparent colour and cure them under the lamp. Then, paint abstract or geometric designs on the nails. Add a few glitter lines to give the whole look some sparkle. Finally, apply a UV gel top coat.
Precision is Key for Painting Detailed Designs!
For long lines, choose a brush with long bristles like the N02 Perfect Line brush. For precise elements, use the multitool brush. Fill in larger elements quickly with the N02 Wide brush.
Metallic Shades - The Trendiest Wedding Nail Trend for 2024
Metallic shades are another hit among the prevailing UV gel nail polish trends. Silver, gold, or bronze with a metallic sheen is an excellent choice for a wedding guest manicure. Remember that, in this case, the nails will act as jewellery. Avoid overdoing the rest of your jewellery and accessories, as the metallic nails will be the main attraction. If you opt for this style, go for subtle earrings and a delicate bracelet.
Solid or Marbled? What Will Be the Best Wedding Nails for a Guest in 2024?
Red nails in deep burgundy, elegant white nails, or perhaps a dark monochromatic wedding manicure? Will a solid colour be a perfect choice, or will marbled nails or trendy patterns be better? It all depends on your style and the colours you feel best in. Remember, white is usually reserved for the bride. If you want to incorporate white into your nail style, marbled nails with a mix of white and black create an elegant and very interesting effect. Creating such wedding nails is not complicated!
Steps for Marbled Nails
- Apply a base coat, then two layers of white UV gel polish; cure each layer under the lamp.
- Mix drops of white and black polish or black polish and top coat on a palette to create a grey colour. Apply it with a thin brush on the white background, painting irregular lines resembling a marble pattern.
- For a subtle effect, blend the edges with a cleaner-soaked Wide N02 brush. For a more pronounced pattern, add black lines. Once satisfied with the result, cure it under the lamp. Apply a top coat and cure again.
Nude Shades - Timeless Wedding Manicure
Classic but always fashionable. Nude and beige nails are a perfect choice for any occasion, including weddings. These very elegant wedding nails enhance the natural beauty of your hands without drawing too much attention. In 2024, both solid nude nails and decorated nudes, such as delicate flowers or geometric patterns, are in style. Floral nail designs for weddings are a fresh, very interesting trend and an ideal summer manicure choice.
These are just a few suggestions for trendy wedding guest manicures in 2024. Remember, the most important thing is to feel comfortable and confident with your chosen manicure. After all, a wedding is primarily about fun and joy in celebrating with the newlyweds!
