Top 8 Nail Trends of 2017 Weddings
At a wedding, the focus is on the newlyweds, the complete future wife image, and your selection of dress to choice nails is especially evaluated. Trends can help you look on top even during such critical moments. It is important that you know all the subtleties that go into wedding nails in 2017.
Wedding Day Nail Trends
At a wedding, the focus is on the newlyweds, the complete future wife image, and your selection of dress to choice nails is especially evaluated. Trends can help you look on top even during such critical moments. It is important that you know all the subtleties that go into wedding nails in 2017.
“It is important that you know all the subtleties that go into wedding nails in 2017.”
The wedding involves a creative approach to nail art, using drawings, rhinestones, and paintings. The year 2017 is especially relevant to fashion and art during the all-important event where grooming the newlywed’s hands demand dexterity. If you are lacking in vision or just need to find out more about bridal nail trends, check out this list of eight best bridal nail trends that can also serve as a gift through services like Target Wedding Registry.
The Jeweled Embellishment
Nothing is more beautiful than that special moment when your husband slips that ring onto your finger. The ring is a symbol of eternal connection that should be offered the greatest honor. One way of honoring the ring is through adding special jeweled embellishments on the ring finger – and the extra adornment hints at the finger’s special job and significance in your life.
Embellishments are all the rage; the trend features a basic manicure in a single color like nail polish by Pink Gellac and special embellishments just on the ring finger. Not only is the trend gaining momentum in Miami and New York, but it is also a popular choice for women of every age.
Floral Elements
Maybe, your wedding is to take place outside, in a large church, or a beach. No matter your wedding’s venue, there will always be flowers around you. In most cases, flowers are incorporated into the veil, dress, décor, and bouquet; but this year, consider incorporating floral elements into your nail design.
If you love experimenting with your nails, then bright florals may be just what you want. The cute flowers will brighten up your beautiful attire as well as your bridal makeup. However, creating the look does require a steady hand and some good amount of practice – so, it can be challenging for your non-dominant hand.
Ombre Nails
Originally a hair color trend for many years, ombre has slowly worked itself into wedding nails. Like the hair craze, ombre nails are about creating a color gradient where a lighter color gradually blends into a darker one. Moreover, just like hair, finding the perfect ombre nail balance takes practice.
The process starts with prepping the nails with a base coat and picking three shades of the same color. Paint the lightest shade on the entire nail and use a makeup sponge dipped in the darkest color to paint from the tip of the nail down to about a third of the way. Sponge the shade that is between the other two to the middle of the nail, blending both colors together, and complete by applying a coat to smooth.
Crystalline Glitter
Another popular bridal phenomenon is the gorgeous crystal encrusted glitter nails. Highlighting your nails this way adds a special glamour and glitz to many different types of bridal traditions. This nail art also works at the reception just as it does during the main ceremony – imagine the sparkle when you lift your hand and your partner places the ring on your finger.
French Tip Manicure
Back in the 90s, French manicures were the rage, but fast forward to 2017 and they have made a comeback with a new look. Apart from changing the tip color, to making it look extremely edgy and adding a fun design, french manicures will have you shine as you stand at the altar. After all, weddings are about tradition and this wedding nail trend is the perfect way to embrace the best parts of your past and heritage while creating a new path into the future.
Nail Lace Cuff Effect
Delicate as lace, these gorgeous nails mimic the intricate lace designs that grace the cuff of bridal gowns. The lacework cuff effect embellishment is a popular bridal nail trend in 2017. You have the option of choosing this type of embellishment for every finger or make a subtle statement and only decorate a few.
Henna-Like Nail Embellishments
Inspired by the ancient cultures in Egypt and India, intricate henna patterns were originally painted on the skin, but they can also be reimagined on your nails. However, did you know that this form of nail art has been around for more than 7,000 years? These lovely nails will also look great on henna-covered hands or as part of the subtle decoration for brides from any cultural background.
Negative Space
The thing about this 2017 nail trend is that it involves letting your natural nail show through as is. However, the negative space nail trend means that your fingernails’ middle part is nude, decorating the tips or sides of the nails. The best look for you would be vertical or horizontal lines.
Tips to keep you relaxed on your wedding morning
Staying focused and relaxed on your wedding day is critical to making your big day succeed. Here are tips to assist you
Top Tips for a Relaxed Wedding Morning
Insights on must-do things on your wedding day morning are critical for the success of such and auspicious occasion. The reason is that the wedding day is one of the most important events in the life of any human being who believes in the sanctity and dignity of marriage. Additionally, the morning of that day can cause many unexpected challenges that can disrupt or even cancel the wedding day.
“At the very least, hand your phone to your maid of honor or a trusted friend and put them in charge of communication and basic decision making. ”
Here, many brides have different thoughts confronting them with “what ifs?”. Some of them worry about the possibility of the bridegroom showing up late while others about some misfortune befalling them or their bridegrooms. Whatever the reason, you can make deliberate efforts to remain relaxed so that you approach your wedding with a sober mind. In our post, we'll look at some top tips that will enable you to achieve this elusive calm.
Lay out your dress and accessories
Your wedding gown and beauty accessories are critical tools you will need to look “wow” on your joyous day. Therefore, lay them out so that your photographer does not disturb you to make hasty adjustments while taking those memorable photos of you as you leave your parents’ house.
Get to bed early
If you want to enjoy the morning of your marriage ceremony, get to sleep early and be in a relaxed mood on the eve of your wedding. The reason for this is that a good night's sleep will help in calming down your excitement and keep your mind relaxed all through the night as you count hours and minutes to say, “Yes I do.”
Getting good rest is not just for your wedding day. You may want to check out these top tips to get your beauty rest. The age-old idea of having a bachelor/bachelorette party the night before your wedding is bad news for you, your future spouse and your family. Stay focused and enjoy the biggest day of your life.
Spoil yourself
Another tip to help you remain relaxed on your auspicious day is spoiling yourself that morning. You can have a warm bath with oil, and if you want to take it a notch higher, you could add some soft flower petals.
Additionally, you can switch on your favorite music and light candles to create a soothing and romantic atmosphere. If you have challenges along the way that make your day look impossible, switch on your favorite soft music to give you that much-needed strength to go on. This way, you will focus your mind on the fact that the big day has finally arrived and you can celebrate every part of it without worrying about what lies outside the doors of your parents’ house or your single home.
Eat Well
Do you want to remain focused and relaxed on your wedding day? Then you need to pay attention to what you eat on that beautiful and memorable morning. You need to pamper yourself with your favorite breakfast to take you through to the last hour. You should also avoid meals that can make you feel bloated should your nerves get to you. For example, some scrambled eggs, fruit, coffee and water throughout the day would be a great choice. Fried foods and a 16 oz rare steak - not so much.
Get a quick workout
If you want to get your mind ready for the greatest day of your life, you have to take time in the early hours of the morning to do some basic workouts. Since a good workout is a proven way to release pressure and stress, you'll be able to approach the big hour calm, relaxed, and without jitters.
Go offline
Anyone living in this digital era knows just how destructive the phone and the social media can be. On this auspicious day, it would behoove you to switch off your phone and internet connection to avoid incoming messages and phone calls that can steal your joy and peace of mind on that day. At the very least, hand your phone to your maid of honor or a trusted friend and put them in charge of communication and basic decision making.
I can't stress this one enough.
Maintain order
If you want to avoid falling into unnecessary stress and jitters, you should remain organized up to the very last detail. It is necessary for you to place everything in its rightful place and condition so that when the morning comes, you do not stress yourself trying to find this or that item. If a disorderly situation arises, you can rest assured that you will get angry, distressed, and walk down the aisle in the wrong mood.
Surround yourself with loving and caring people
Last and most important, you should surround yourself with strong, loving, caring people on your wedding morning. Nothing will keep you strong like knowing you have people around you who have your best interests at heart. If your parents are available, you should take advantage of that limited window as they see their “child” or “baby girl” in their home for the last time as she becomes “Mrs.” Remember, the most important person in this equation is your future husband, who is excited to be your "rock", to calm you, and to give you as much as love as possible leading up to the last hour.
Remaining calm and sober on your wedding day morning is absolutely necessary for the success of your marriage ceremony. If you can take some care to implement these tips into your wedding morning preparation, you will have controlled almost everything that you can by yourself, leaving you strength and some piece of mind to deal with the unknown.
About the author
Betty Moore is a content writer who is interested in a wide range of spheres from wedding design and fashion trends to wedding business and sharing her ideas. She is also an aspiring designer striving to bring design to another level like we all do. If you are interested in wedding design & business, you can find her on Twitter. Read and take in Betty’s useful insights!
Wishing you a blissful and blitheful wedding morning!
3 Top Trending Wedding Makeup Looks
When thinking about what style of makeup you are going for, the way in which you communicate to your artist is essential. Here are the top 3 trending wedding makeup looks and my recommendation on how to acheive them.
There is so much that goes into planning your wedding. The venue, Photographer, Flowers, THE Dress, etc. When it comes time to think about what you want your wedding makeup looks to be for the big day, there is SO much to think about. Not to mention the countless photos on Pinterest, Instagram and Google. Where to begin?
“When thinking about what style of makeup you are going for, the way in which you communicate to your artist is essential. ”
My recommendation is to stay true to who you are. Really think about what your personal style is, and make your goal to accentuate that. Too often I hear about brides who go against what they truly want, and where their comfort zone truly lies. Now, if you are someone who wants to do something different and out of your comfort zone, by all means, go for it girl!
When thinking about what style of makeup you are going for, the way that you communicate to your makeup artist is essential. Having photos of inspiration is a great starting point, but also knowing what you want and using the right terms to describe it will lend to the success of the look.
I am here to help! I have broken down 3 Top Trending Wedding Makeup Looks to aid in not only narrowing down the look you want, but also being able to then communicate that to your artist.
On to the wedding makeup looks!
Natural
For ladies that want to slightly enhance their natural beauty, keeping your makeup look simple is the way to go. This is what most brides ask their artists for, but knowing what natural makeup means to an artist versus you is very important. Coming prepared with photos is key. When this makeup look is requested it is also helpful to have a photo of yourself with your daily makeup done. This way it gives your artist a gauge of what you're used to - if anything at all.
“Knowing what natural makeup means to an artist versus you is very important.”
When a natural makeup look is requested I recommend airbrush foundation as it tends to look more like your actual skin and is lightweight while still giving nice coverage. When requesting this look from your artist it is helpful to use descriptive words like; fresh, glowy (if you like a glowy look), not over done, myself but slightly enhanced.
Pro tip: When thinking about lashes for a natural look, ask your artist about individual lashes or a half strip lash.
Natural
You, but a little more than your every day.
Romantic
I love this look for brides who want to have a hint of glam, but not too much. This type of makeup look is great for clients who want more than their every day look, but still would like to look like themselves. For me, what makes a look romantic is adding lashes and a little hint of smokiness to the shadow. This makeup look works for any type of venue or time of year. When requesting this look from your artist it is helpful to use descriptive words like; medium spicy, natural glam, romantic.
Pro Tip: For an extra pop, have your artist use shadows with some shimmer to them!
Glam
Full on bold and spicy! Glam looks are great for clients who love to wear makeup and want to make a statement with their look. If you're considering this look you can count on a bold lip, a smokey eye, some contouring (or sculpting which I prefer to call it) and of course lashes! I typically see brides request this type of look if they have a Fall, Winter or evening wedding, but the Glam bride can rock this look any time she wants. When requesting this look from your artist it is helpful to use descriptive words like; sassy, sexy, bold.
Pro Tip: Take your look to the next level by adding wings to your eye liner!
Glam
For those not afraid to make a statement.
Whatever style of makeup you decide on, make sure it makes you feel like your most beautiful self. Too often I have brides in my chair who are easily influenced by others (ahem... Mother of the Bride and sisters...) of what they think the bride should have for makeup. Remember, you're the one getting married - not them.
One last piece of advice...
Keep in mind when you are looking for inspiration images... any image you find online is likely edited. Some more so than others, but they are all edited. It is also a good idea to find photos where the person in it has similar features to you. Having realistic expectations not only sets you up for success but your artist as well.
Photo Credits:
Banner Image: Brovado Weddings.
Natural Makeup: James Stokes Photography.
Romantic Makeup: De La Vue.
Glam Makeup: Justina Louse Photography.