Nails for blushing brides

Well cared for nails make for beautiful detail oriented wedding photographs and we've chanced upon the long wearing polishes to help you finish your look.

Hues from Essie's new 2014 bridal palette have been plentiful on the bridal catwalk, with labels Jenny Packham, Caroline Herrera and Reem Acra all calling upon sweet pinks, subtle shimmers and warm peach polishes. Reem Acra rightly went for the ethereal princess look, with coats of 'Ballet Slippers' pink. And those preferring a 'modern sophisticate' look may wish to go all white everything with 'Marshmallow', a white polish with a subtle shimmer used to compliment Caroline Herrera's sleek silhouettes.

We suggest you try a few different colours leading up to the big day - don't forget to indulge in regular manicures and apply cuticle oil regularly, you want those photo close ups to be slick, remember?

Essie nail polishes are stocked at numerous Auckland spas, including East Day Spa and Pedman Spicer. Visit the Essie website to see the full collection.