<p>To match the time-honored bows on wedding dresses, paint a white and silver bow on the nails and accent it with a pink rhinestone like Moore does.</p>

To match the time-honored bows on wedding dresses, paint a white and silver bow on the nails and accent it with a pink rhinestone like Moore does.

<p>For a French with just a little flair, Morgan creates s sparkly nail and a white tip with a swipe of gold.&nbsp;</p>

For a French with just a little flair, Morgan creates s sparkly nail and a white tip with a swipe of gold. 

<p>Adding a few flowers and a set of rings bride-ifies Senecal's typical French.</p>

Adding a few flowers and a set of rings bride-ifies Senecal's typical French.

<p>In 20 minutes, VanLuchene creates these V-tip French nails that are accented with a rose.</p>

In 20 minutes, VanLuchene creates these V-tip French nails that are accented with a rose.

<p>Douglass punches up the traditional pink-and-white with some sparkle and confetti to make the nail look more mod.</p>

Douglass punches up the traditional pink-and-white with some sparkle and confetti to make the nail look more mod.

<p>Pearly white nails get some sparkle with gold and silver stripes, gold dots, and silver beads from Moore.</p>

Pearly white nails get some sparkle with gold and silver stripes, gold dots, and silver beads from Moore.

<p>Morgan paints the nails in a sheer sparkle before swirling in white and accenting with gold dots.</p>

Morgan paints the nails in a sheer sparkle before swirling in white and accenting with gold dots.

<p>The faint French can be seen in Senecal's nail. It shows through with the first layer of flowers that were encased in acrylic below the final layer of purple flowers.</p>

The faint French can be seen in Senecal's nail. It shows through with the first layer of flowers that were encased in acrylic below the final layer of purple flowers.

<p>VanLuchene throws a curve to the French and accents it with the wedding day colors.</p>

VanLuchene throws a curve to the French and accents it with the wedding day colors.

<p>Nails are feminine and flirty but Douglass also adds some pink zigzag lines for a little spunk.</p>

Nails are feminine and flirty but Douglass also adds some pink zigzag lines for a little spunk.

<p>Moore makes a booming bouuquet complete with gold balls and a 3D heart for a crazy nail.</p>

Moore makes a booming bouuquet complete with gold balls and a 3D heart for a crazy nail.

<p>A wedding wagon on tips is the kind of crazy idea that Morgan does best for her brides.</p>

A wedding wagon on tips is the kind of crazy idea that Morgan does best for her brides.

<p>The bug-eyed bride-to-be is sure to get a few giggles when Senecal creates her silly nail art.</p>

The bug-eyed bride-to-be is sure to get a few giggles when Senecal creates her silly nail art.

<p>For the bride who likes to throw everyone off a bit, VanLuchene creates an off-center sparkly V-French and curliecues.</p>

For the bride who likes to throw everyone off a bit, VanLuchene creates an off-center sparkly V-French and curliecues.

<p>A tropical landscape with sparkly waters is what Douglass creates for a Mexican honeymoon.</p>

A tropical landscape with sparkly waters is what Douglass creates for a Mexican honeymoon.

<p>For the old-world romance of Europe, Moore gives her clients big hearts and a couple of rhinestones.</p>

For the old-world romance of Europe, Moore gives her clients big hearts and a couple of rhinestones.

<p>Cherry blossoms on top of a shimmering, multi-colored polish helps Morgan prepare her brides for an Asian experience.</p>

Cherry blossoms on top of a shimmering, multi-colored polish helps Morgan prepare her brides for an Asian experience.

<p>For a bride going on a fun, outdoorsy honeymoon, Senecal creates a hand-painted landscape with a 3D acrylic hot air balloon.</p>

For a bride going on a fun, outdoorsy honeymoon, Senecal creates a hand-painted landscape with a 3D acrylic hot air balloon.

<p>VanLuchene creates nails for her Caribbean-bound clients with the cool coral colors of the locale.</p>

VanLuchene creates nails for her Caribbean-bound clients with the cool coral colors of the locale.

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<p>To match the time-honored bows on wedding dresses, paint a white and silver bow on the nails and accent it with a pink rhinestone like Moore does.</p>
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To match the time-honored bows on wedding dresses, paint a white and silver bow on the nails and accent it with a pink rhinestone like Moore does.

<p>For a French with just a little flair, Morgan creates s sparkly nail and a white tip with a swipe of gold.&nbsp;</p>
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For a French with just a little flair, Morgan creates s sparkly nail and a white tip with a swipe of gold. 

<p>Adding a few flowers and a set of rings bride-ifies Senecal's typical French.</p>
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Adding a few flowers and a set of rings bride-ifies Senecal's typical French.

<p>In 20 minutes, VanLuchene creates these V-tip French nails that are accented with a rose.</p>
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In 20 minutes, VanLuchene creates these V-tip French nails that are accented with a rose.

<p>Douglass punches up the traditional pink-and-white with some sparkle and confetti to make the nail look more mod.</p>
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Douglass punches up the traditional pink-and-white with some sparkle and confetti to make the nail look more mod.

<p>Pearly white nails get some sparkle with gold and silver stripes, gold dots, and silver beads from Moore.</p>
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Pearly white nails get some sparkle with gold and silver stripes, gold dots, and silver beads from Moore.

<p>Morgan paints the nails in a sheer sparkle before swirling in white and accenting with gold dots.</p>
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Morgan paints the nails in a sheer sparkle before swirling in white and accenting with gold dots.

<p>The faint French can be seen in Senecal's nail. It shows through with the first layer of flowers that were encased in acrylic below the final layer of purple flowers.</p>
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The faint French can be seen in Senecal's nail. It shows through with the first layer of flowers that were encased in acrylic below the final layer of purple flowers.

<p>VanLuchene throws a curve to the French and accents it with the wedding day colors.</p>
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VanLuchene throws a curve to the French and accents it with the wedding day colors.

<p>Nails are feminine and flirty but Douglass also adds some pink zigzag lines for a little spunk.</p>
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Nails are feminine and flirty but Douglass also adds some pink zigzag lines for a little spunk.

<p>Moore makes a booming bouuquet complete with gold balls and a 3D heart for a crazy nail.</p>
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Moore makes a booming bouuquet complete with gold balls and a 3D heart for a crazy nail.

<p>A wedding wagon on tips is the kind of crazy idea that Morgan does best for her brides.</p>
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A wedding wagon on tips is the kind of crazy idea that Morgan does best for her brides.

<p>The bug-eyed bride-to-be is sure to get a few giggles when Senecal creates her silly nail art.</p>
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The bug-eyed bride-to-be is sure to get a few giggles when Senecal creates her silly nail art.

<p>For the bride who likes to throw everyone off a bit, VanLuchene creates an off-center sparkly V-French and curliecues.</p>
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For the bride who likes to throw everyone off a bit, VanLuchene creates an off-center sparkly V-French and curliecues.

<p>A tropical landscape with sparkly waters is what Douglass creates for a Mexican honeymoon.</p>
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A tropical landscape with sparkly waters is what Douglass creates for a Mexican honeymoon.

<p>For the old-world romance of Europe, Moore gives her clients big hearts and a couple of rhinestones.</p>
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For the old-world romance of Europe, Moore gives her clients big hearts and a couple of rhinestones.

<p>Cherry blossoms on top of a shimmering, multi-colored polish helps Morgan prepare her brides for an Asian experience.</p>
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Cherry blossoms on top of a shimmering, multi-colored polish helps Morgan prepare her brides for an Asian experience.

<p>For a bride going on a fun, outdoorsy honeymoon, Senecal creates a hand-painted landscape with a 3D acrylic hot air balloon.</p>
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For a bride going on a fun, outdoorsy honeymoon, Senecal creates a hand-painted landscape with a 3D acrylic hot air balloon.

<p>VanLuchene creates nails for her Caribbean-bound clients with the cool coral colors of the locale.</p>
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VanLuchene creates nails for her Caribbean-bound clients with the cool coral colors of the locale.

Every detail of a wedding tells a little bit about the bride. Her dress, invitations, and just as importantly, nails, let the wedding attendees in on her personality. To help your client portray her individuality, we have 20 tips to inspire you — whether she be traditional, modern, funky, or just wanting to get on to her honeymoon destination.
Our nail art maids of honor:
Leilani Douglass of Florence, Ore.
Angela Moore of Dearborn Heights, Mich.
Gina Morgan of Oakdale, Calif.
Stacy Senecal of Geneva, N.Y.
Andrea VanLuchene of Gaylord, Mich.

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