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The best OPI nail polish shades to wear down the aisle
Because finding your wedding nails is more important than you think 💍
While my friends have Pinterest boards for interior inspo or summer fit ideas, mine are used to plan my entire wedding. No, I am not getting married and no, I don't intend to anytime soon. But a girl can dream, okay?
There's so much to consider, everything from the dress and makeup to the venue and flower arrangements. But the hardest part of all? Picking my wedding nails – and the dress, ofc.
Just like finding a wedding fragrance, what shade of polish I wear down the aisle will make a big difference to my day. I mean, your hands do a lot of work as you get hitched – cutting the cake and putting the ring on it, included.
So, yes, it is necessary to have a page dedicated to the best OPI nail polish colours that will see you through the big day. Sure, many other nail care names are deserving of your attention, but what sets OPI apart from the rest is the directory of polishes. With over 500 shades of lacquers, you're bound to find the shade to nail your wedding inspo.
While weddings are synonymous with pale pinks and barely-there nudes, the array of shades gives you the option to switch the standard for something a little less tradish. Opt for a periwinkle hue to incorporate your 'something blue'. Or enter the sweet-treat trend that Hailey Bieber made popular: glazing. Then again, you may just want to go for a can-do-no-wrong white.
Whatever you wish for, OPI has sorted you out with its Wedding Edit – a read-to-wear directory of shades that have been curated by its experts. If you prefer a sophisticated look, the Classic Elegance collection features muted pink and nude shades to add understated glamour. Or if you want to make more of a statement, the Subtle Shimmers or Something Blue lookbooks will have a pearly pink or periwinkle blue for you.
The wedding checklist just got one job shorter. You're welcome.
Best OPI nail polish shades to wear on your big day
If there's something we can all agree on, nudes will always be a wedding staple. Aptly named Tiramisu for Two, this creamy coffee polish is the perfect shade to tie the knot. It's understated but a colour you can never go wrong with.
Want to keep things demure? A creamy pink may be an obvious choice, but the barely-there look will forever remain an obsession. In the brand's Infinite Shine collection, Passion will add a subtle pink pigment to your nails while levelling up the shine.
With taupe, iced-chocolate undertones, Dulce de Leche is your pinky-nude's sophisticated older sister. If you're 100% committed to a #cleangirl aesthetic, you're gonna need to switch up your neutrals at some point.
If you've opted for a simple dress, the easiest way to add a pop of party to your look is with an iridescent shine. From the brand's Nail Lacquer collection, Glazed N' Amused is laced with a pink pearl hue that can be worn alone or layered over any other colour.
Why not step away from the classic neutrals and opt for OPI's It's a Boy! It's a fun way to add something new and something blue, plus the soft cloud blue won't draw away from the main event: you.
If you want a punchier blue, you can defo justify wearing Verified alone. But if you want to wear the wedding tradition in a slightly more subtle way, I love the idea of using a vibrant hue to line the very tip of your nails. See it as a more elevated French mani.
The name says it all – a classic pink reserved for the day when it's all about you. The coverage is sheer but easy to layer up, leaving a rosy tint that almost looks like your nails but with added glossiness.
If you prefer ballerina pinks as opposed to Barbie, It's a Girl is the pretty pink to get hitched in. The hue is soft enough to compliment all bridal aesthetics and it can be used as a base if you want to have fun with nail art or a French mani.
I'm always here for a classic white on your wedding day. With a high gloss finish, the milky hue will compliment your look without outshining your dress. And the pigmented formula of OPI's polishes will ensure a streak-free finish – an essential for those wedding ring pics.
Where would your pigmented polish be without its good old friend, the top coat? By adding one final swipe to your colour coats, you can keep your mani going for much longer – it'll prevent chips, add shine and prevent smudges.
Clare Stephenson is the Senior Fashion and Beauty E-commerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. She has been an e-commerce writer since 2022, creating matter-of-fact reviews and shopping pages filled with her favourite products for every budget and need – whether that’s a glow-giving foundation, a high-tech LED face mask or the perfect wear-with-everything blazer.
Alongside writing, Clare loves to be in front of the camera creating shopping content, putting viral products to the test to see which ones are truly worth the hype. Through her work, she has interviewed leading dermatologists, makeup artists and industry experts to bring readers trusted advice and product recommendations.
Clare has contributed to titles across the Hearst UK portfolio, including Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima. Prior to joining Hearst, she earned a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, focusing her studies on magazines and editorial. She later worked as an editorial assistant at Voir Fashion Magazine, covering events including Fashion Week and interviewing notable brand founders.
Outside of work? You can find Clare strolling through London’s Columbia Road Market, pouring her fourth coffee of the day or heading to a Pilates class.
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