With a lengthy list of , wedding nails can be an easily overlooked (but important) detail. Sure, compared to the dress, the venue, the flowers, your nail polish color can feel like an insignificant thing. But trust us, your digits will get pre-nuptial to-dos a lot of action on your wedding day. After all, it's your hand in marriage that your significant other asks for, right? From friends and family who will want to take a peek at your new bling to all those close-up pics your photog will snap of your gorgeous bouquet, your mani will be on full display on your big day (and in your wedding album forever after). Plus, there's no easier way to infuse a bit of your personality into your wedding day than with a manicure that feels like it's totally you.

Get Nails Ready for the Big Day

This is also about the time you want to start getting regular weekly manicures (it's a tough job, but somebody has to do it). These maintenance manis will help get your nails to their perfect wedding day shape and length. But also, "during this time, you can ensure your nails and cuticles will be at their maximum health and you can audition some nail colors, too," says Saunders. At home, don't forget to moisturize your mitts (and feet) daily. Dry, scaly skin has no place in your wedding pics. We like The Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey Hand Cream ($8, thebodyshop.com ).

, you can paint One or two days before: This is when you want to get your wedding mani and pedi. Be sure to buy your own bottle of polish, so you have it on hand in case chips happen. Or, better yet, consider an almost indestructible gel manicure, which should last through your honeymoon, says Saunders. Cool tip alert: If you go with a sheer pink gel manicure, like Essie Gel Couture Bridal Collection by Monique Lhuillier in Blush-worthy or Dress Is More any Essie shade on top of it to change it up, says Saunders. "Perhaps you have red in mind for rehearsal dinner," says Saunders. "Just pop your ideal hue over the gel and remove with polish remover the next day to reveal the sheer pink gel again." File that under: Who knew?

Find your perfect wedding nail style

There are a few ways to help you decide on the ideal nail color for your big day. Saunders says using your wedding colors and style is key. "If you have an accent color highlighted in the décor, then match your nails to that," says Saunders. "It brings continuity to your beauty look," she adds. While you may not want to go all matchy-matchy with your table linens or bridesmaids' dresses, you can tie in your colors in a subtler way. "Look at your flowers," says Saunders. Maybe they're a soft shade of pink or bold tropical coral. "Match your nails to the brightest color in your bouquet, or the softest," she suggests. Another no-fail way to pick your perfect mani? Use your personal bridal style as your guide. I.D. yourself and your dream wedding style below. Then find a customized manicure idea from Saunders and essie Nail Color.

Your bouquet: a lush, all white mix of roses, hydrangeas, and tulips.

Your must-have mani: "I'm in love with deep nudes to match your skin tone right now," says Saunders. The Wild Nudes collection is a collection of eight neutrals that includes complexion-like shades such as (a sheer peach), Bare With Me (an apricot with a gray undertone), and (light tan). To pump up the dreamy factor, add some delicate glitter just on the bottom third of nails. Try Hors D'Oeurves , which contains a mix of gold and silver sparkles.

Don't Forget About Your Toes: Add the Unexpected

Unless you've opted for a short dress over a full-length gown, your toes won't get as much play time as your nails on your big day. That means even the most traditional bride can have a little fun with her pedicure color. Your guests will catch little glimpses of your feet while you walk or dance, so you might as well go something not so expected. (Read: Skip the matchy-matchy fingers and toes.) Saunders likes to use a to fulfill a time-honored tradition. "I have this one thing I recommend to all my brides," says Saunders. "You can wear your ' something blue ' on your toes." Here, some of Makeup.com's and Saunder's favorite essie Nail Color blues, ranging from light to dark.

** What's your wedding nail style? Tell us in the comments below!