Your big day is finally set in stone. You have the venue and date secured and now you need to take care of the difficult part: everything else!
However, from silverware to flowers, nothing comes quite close to the importance (and stress) of the look of the bride. It’s at the top of your list, dress, hair, and of course makeup. After all, photos last forever – you need to look perfect! The following tips will ensure that on your wedding day you are completely ready in every way to go down the aisle in style and with grace.
- Early Skin Prep
Having bad skin on one of the most important days of your life is a nightmare. In order to combat this potential dilemma, it is important to be as prepared as you can to eradicate issues before they arise. The key is prevention, not solutions on the day.
Regular cleansing & repairing facials before the day of is your best bet – aim for at least 3 monthly sessions before you say “I do”. If you follow a proper daily skincare routine months before your wedding, it will drastically improve your skin texture and thus how your makeup will apply to your skin. It’s important to stick to what you know works for your skin, avoid trying risky new skin products (no matter how much they are praised by others) to avoid any rashes, irritation, or scarring!
- Use Long-Lasting, Waterproof Products
There will be no doubt about it: there will be tears of joy! Make sure your makeup is as waterproof as can be, especially your mascara! Your day will also be filled with stress, and no one wants a nervous sweat ruining their beautiful makeup.
Wear a long-lasting foundation, a proper primer, and consider matte lipstick – they last much longer than gloss lipsticks. Have a beauty blender nearby for those tears – avoid tissues as they might leave harsh marks, gently dabbing away at tears with a beauty blender will avoid any awkward coverage. Keep your lipstick and powder close by for quick top-ups when needed. Blotting papers are an easy way to quickly eliminate any oiliness from your skin – so keep them close too!
- Minimize Stress by Giving Yourself, And Your Bridal Party, Enough Prep Time
It’s not uncommon for the bride to walk down the aisle a bit later than expected, but it can be prevented. Make sure you plan well ahead, starting with your makeup artist. Usually, a bridal look will take about 45 minutes and 20 minutes for your bridesmaids and the mother of the bride.
Ask your bridesmaids to come complexion ready – have them put their base and foundations on beforehand so the artist can add colors on the eyes, cheeks, and lips to speed it up. Have them also bring along their favorite lipstick color this way the makeup artist will know where to begin with your bridesmaids’ looks!
Lastly, have all the bridesmaids pack out their shoes, jewelry, flowers, and of course, bridesmaid’s dresses ready and packed out as soon as they arrive – no more scurrying around looking for shoes!
- Have a Makeup Trial 3-5 Weeks Before the Big Day
If you are planning on having a fake tan on your big day, ensure you have it done before your trial as well, to ensure your makeup is matched accurately! In addition to this, have your hair done and wear your bridal jewelry so your artist can complement your total look. Book your makeup artist 6 months ahead, and try to find someone that matches your style!
- Take Your Wedding Season Into Consideration
Ensure you tailor your makeup to the season’s elements you’ll have your wedding in – a moody dark makeup look might look stunning in the winter, but a bit odd in summer. Remember that you don’t want your makeup to be too shiny in summer, save the shimmer for winter weddings. Winter weddings require a more hydrating foundation that won’t look dry and flat on photos and in person.
Prevent Bridezilla, Plan Ahead
Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, invest a lot of time in it, but do so effectively! Planning, making lists, and prioritizing complex tasks will save you a lot of stress down the road. Your make-up will have to endure just as much stress you will – choose wisely, prep well, and keep your skin healthy to avoid any embarrassing or uncomfortable situations. Most importantly, enjoy every moment, including the planning, most of us only get this opportunity once in a lifetime!
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