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Nails: a wedding guide

A nail artist paints nails before the wedding. Some come to you and some work in a salon.

When couples book this

About 7 months before your wedding.

Still deciding the wedding

Your wishlist

Answer these before you meet anyone.

  • Who do you want nails done for?

    The party size you're planning for.

  • Which nail services matter most to you?

  • Where would you like nails to happen?

    Whether you want someone who travels to you.

Comparing your options

What to ask each one

  • Which services?

  • Where is it happening?

How it’s usually priced

Usually priced per service.

Possible extras: Gel / dip upgrade, Nail art, Travel / on-location fee.

Booked and settling details

What you settle once booked

  • Who's getting nails done?

  • Day-of touch-up plan

  • Colors, shapes, and per-person notes

What to look over

Correct these details as needed.

  • How many people getting done?

    The same headcount as hair and makeup.

The week of the wedding

The day-of sheet

Confirm arrival, finish, who to call, access, a meal, and what is due.

Across the whole day

Choose which moments to include.

  • Nail touch-up

For businesses

The brief a couple sends you has these sections:

See a sample brief