#TheLIST: Wedding Day Manicures

Your guide to the chicest shades.

By Jessica Prince ErlichPublished: Jun 22, 2016

When deciding what polishes to pair for your wedding day mani-pedi, first consider the mood. Sheer and shimmery pinks equal beach wedding perfection, while shades of silver and gray are made for the nighttime bride. Nudes will always be classic, but thinking outside the box (robin's egg blue, anyone?) gets bonus points. Here, our guide to the best in bridal polishes–from soft whites to metallics to sweet floral hues.

Pure & Simple

<p><strong>Zoya</strong> Nail Polish in Avery, $10, <a href="http://www.zoya.com/content/item/Beige-Nail-Polish-Cream-Nail-Polish-Avery-ZP596-Nail-Polish.html" target="_blank">zoya.com</a>.</p>

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Zoya Nail Polish in Avery, $10, zoya.com.

Pretty In Pink

<p><strong>Formula X </strong>Sheer Strength Nail Polish in Wondrous,$13, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/sheer-strength-treatment-nail-polish-P393226">sephora.com</a>; <strong>Dior </strong>Vernis in Muguet, $27, <a href="http://www.dior.com/beauty/en_us/fragrance-beauty/makeup/nails/nail-lacquers/pr-diorvernis-y0002959-couture-color-gel-shine-long-wear-nail-lacquer.html" target="_blank">dior.com</a>; <strong>Estée Lauder </strong><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Ballerina Pink, $21, <a href="https://www.esteelauder.com/product/631/13562/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Pure-Color/Nail-Lacquer" target="_blank">esteelauder.com</a>; <strong>Flower Beauty </strong><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Nail Lacquer in Nail'd It, $5, <a href="http://flowerbeauty.com/nail/detail/29/flower-naild-it-nail-lacquer/" target="_blank">flowerbeauty.com</a>.</span></span></p>

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Formula X Sheer Strength Nail Polish in Wondrous,$13, sephora.com; Dior Vernis in Muguet, $27, dior.com; Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Ballerina Pink, $21, esteelauder.com; Flower Beauty Nail Lacquer in Nail'd It, $5, flowerbeauty.com.

White Hot

<p><strong>NARS </strong>Nail Polish in Ecume,$20, <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/ecume-nail-polish/0607845036418.html?cm_mmc=SEM-_-Google-_-NRE_G_USA_PLA_PLA_SHOPPING-_-PLA&gclid=CjwKEAjwy6O7BRDzm-Tdub6ZiSASJADPNzYr5t59KBZ5SMKiXcDB_-Tu13Kqy7nOrAm7IPYSi99DdBoCX1_w_wcB" target="_blank">narscosmetics.com</a>.</p>

NARS Nail Polish in Ecume,$20, narscosmetics.com.

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The New Neutrals

<p><strong>Lancome </strong>Vernis In Love in Gris Angora,$15, <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/vernis-in-love/3605532667324.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwy6O7BRDzm-Tdub6ZiSASJADPNzYrK-MBBUZG7IkGEsecGRUDEK26HQRWr4UQ_7NLrJHwPBoCg__w_wcB&LGWCODE=3605532667324%3B106713%3B6271&cm_mmc=cse_feed-_-Online_Only_Online_Exclusives-_-google-_-Vernis_in_Love&utm_campaign=Online_Only_Online_Exclusives&utm_medium=cse_feed&utm_content=Vernis_in_Love&utm_source=google">lancome.com</a>; <strong>Revlon </strong>Nail Enamel in Elegant,$5, <a href="http://www.revlon.com/products/nails/nail-color/revlon-nail-enamel#091000007106%7C%7C0">revlon.com</a>.<strong></strong></p>

Lancome Vernis In Love in Gris Angora,$15, lancome.com; Revlon Nail Enamel in Elegant,$5, revlon.com.

Timeless Taupe

<p><strong>Chanel </strong>Le Vernis in Particuliere, $28, <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/makeup-colour-le-vernis-140404/sku/140405" target="_blank">chanel.com</a>.</p>

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Chanel Le Vernis in Particuliere, $28, chanel.com.

In the Buff

<p><strong>O.P.I . </strong>Nail Lacquer in Do You Take Lei Away?, <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod11951035&skuId=2285206&_requestid=2092292">ulta.com</a>; <strong>Essie </strong>Nail Polish in<strong> </strong>Imported Bubbly, $9, <a href="http://www.essie.com/colors/sheers/imported-bubbly.aspx#">essie.com</a>; <strong>Londonton</strong> Lakur in Teatime,$16, <a href="http://www.beauty.com/londontown-sheers-lakur-enhanced-colour-teatime/qxp559245?catid=298359">beauty.com</a>.<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></p>

O.P.I . Nail Lacquer in Do You Take Lei Away?, ulta.com; Essie Nail Polish in Imported Bubbly, $9, essie.com; Londonton Lakur in Teatime,$16, beauty.com.

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Peaches 'n' Cream

<p><strong>Sally Hansen </strong>Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Cream of the Crop,$10, <a href="http://www.sallyhansen.com/nails/nail-color/gel-nail-color/miracle-gel" target="_blank">sallyhansen.com</a>.</p>

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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Cream of the Crop,$10, sallyhansen.com.

Darkest Hour

<p><strong>Dior </strong>Vernis in Metal Montaigne, $27, <a href="http://www.dior.com/beauty/en_us/fragrance-beauty/makeup/nails/nail-lacquers/pr-diorvernis-y0002959_f000355803-couture-color-gel-shine-long-wear-nail-lacquer.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwy6O7BRDzm-Tdub6ZiSASJADPNzYrpvmOWzjyfp3DCNOtfjO_h6Hr-eqsLCQs0NmcC1ERzxoCm7_w_wcB">dior.com</a>; <strong>Jin Soon </strong><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Nail Laquer in Debonair, $18</span>, <a href="http://www.jinsoon.com/catalog/product/view/id/4" target="_blank">jinsoon.com</a>.</p>

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Dior Vernis in Metal Montaigne, $27, dior.com; Jin Soon Nail Laquer in Debonair, $18, jinsoon.com.

Sheer Bliss

<p><strong>L'Oreal</strong> <strong>Paris</strong> Colour Riche Nail Polish in Wishful Pinking, $6, <a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/products/makeup/nail-color/nail-polish/colour-riche-nail.aspx" target="_blank">lorealparisusa.com</a>.</p>

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L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Nail Polish in Wishful Pinking, $6, lorealparisusa.com.

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Pastel Spell

<p><strong>Essie </strong>Nail Polish in Lilacism,$9, <a href="http://www.essie.com/colors/plums/lilacism.aspx" target="_blank">essie.com</a>; <strong>Marc Jacobs</strong> <strong>Beauty</strong> Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Polish in Good Friday,$18, <a href="http://www.marcjacobsbeauty.com/product/enamored-hi-shine-lacquer.do" target="_blank">marcjacobsbeauty.com</a>; <strong>CND </strong><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Vinylux Weekly Polish in Creekside, $11, <a href="https://cnd.com/products/vinylux/buy-now">cnd.com</a>.</span></p>

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Essie Nail Polish in Lilacism,$9, essie.com; Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Polish in Good Friday,$18, marcjacobsbeauty.com; CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Creekside, $11, cnd.com.