Photography by: Cassie Valente
Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable days of your life. So, naturally, you want to look and feel your absolute best. Bridal beauty requires prepping hair, makeup, and skin in advance. Whether you have months, weeks, or even days left before the big day, these expert tips will get you wedding ready from head to toe.
Just like how you carefully plan the decor for your special day, careful preparation will ensure everything falls perfectly into place..
Tip #1 - Skincare Routine Leading Up to the Wedding
A wedding skincare plan should begin at least six months before your wedding day so that your skin is radiant and healthy on the big day. There are the following tips that can be handy in this case:
Start Early
Ideally, you should begin a dedicated skincare regimen 6-12 months before your wedding. This can involve the use of gentle cleansers, regular exfoliation to remove dead skin cells, and monthly or bi-monthly professional facials to rejuvenate your complexion.
Hydration is Key
Hydrate your skin. Drinking much water, and applying quality moisturizer daily, will surely help you glow healthily. You can even apply hydrating serums containing hyaluronic acid for increased moisture levels.
Avoid Trying New Products Right Before the Wedding
Be careful not to start new products before your big day. This time of the year is already overwhelming with plans and preparations that can lead to a surprise breakout or reaction on your wedding day. Stick to what has worked for you and avoid last-minute surprises.
Just as you carefully select chair covers to complete your reception decor, it’s crucial to thoughtfully plan your skincare regimen.
The same goes with your skincare regime, which you need to carefully deliberate on to get your bride-to-be look.
Tip #2 - Hair Care Tips for Bridal-Ready Locks
Your crowning glory is your hair. Attaining the perfect bridal hairstyle has first and foremost been taken with the proper care. Here's how you can begin:
Regular Trims and Treatments
Get regular trims to prevent your hair from developing split ends, and condition your hair once a month for a month leading up to your wedding to keep it nourished and shiny.
Avoid Drastic Color Changes Right Before the Wedding
While it may be a tempting desire to try out that new hair color, stick with what you know works for you. If you want to add some dimension, subtle highlights are a safer option than going for a drastic change.
Schedule Your Bridal Hair Trial
Just before the wedding, get a hair trial with your stylist and make sure that whatever hairstyle you decide on really goes well with your dress and appearance in general. Bring all the accessories that you are going to use, such as a veil or hair clip.
Just as round tables are beautifully covered with round tablecloths to create a cohesive look at the reception, a well-prepared hair plan ensures you’ll have a polished and elegant appearance.
"Life is more beautiful when you meet the right hair dresser." – Peter Coppola
Tip #3 - Preparing Your Makeup for the Big Day
Make-up is a huge component of a bride's look and so deserves proper planning.
Book a Makeup Trial
Go for a makeup trial before your wedding because a makeup trial will keep all the nasty surprises at bay on the wedding day. Instead, consider this as the time to try out different looks and settle on one that boasts your true features. Additionally, check if your makeup remains in good condition after an extended period so that you can alter anything if need be.
Use Long-Lasting, High-Quality Products
Invest in waterproof and long-wear products, particularly for your foundation, to make sure your makeup stays fresh throughout the day, no matter how much crying, heat, or hours ravage your face.
Keep It Natural
The goal would be to look like your best version, choosing shades that bring out one's natural beauty while adding a touch of glamour. A neutral tone with a little bit of shimmer does very well for makeup on the eyes, and a rosy blush would make the person shine like the sun.
Just like table skirts are kept in place with table clips to maintain a neat setup, using high-quality makeup products ensures your bridal look stays put throughout the celebration.
Tip #4 - Last-Minute Wedding Day Prep Tips
As the big day approaches, here's your last-minute guide on how to look and feel your best:
Get Plenty of Rest
Go ahead and sleep well on that night before your wedding. Its sheer exhaustion will make all that puffiness disappear for that big day.
Stay Hydrated
Drink lots of water in the morning of that big day. You want to stay hydrated so that your skin remains plump and healthy.
Pack an Emergency Kit
Have a go for all the touch-ups with blotting papers, extra hair pins, lipstick, and setting spray in tow. There's no need to feel imperfect from the ceremony till the reception because you'll have everything you need.
With the hair, makeup, and skin to prepare for the special day, plan some time to pamper yourself.
After all, just as you take care with the decorations of your venue and linens and accessories, so should beauty preparations be done to good effect with an eye for a polished, cohesive look.
Start early, apply what works well for you, and let your natural beauty shine through at
the altar.
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