No pressure ladies – but as a bride, not only are you expected to look effortlessly beautiful on the day itself – evening included – but the photos and video taken of the day have to stand up to years of scrutiny - changing fashions and all!
So here’s my list of do’s and don’ts to glide you through the day:
- Stick to basic beauty colors – theses include sophisticated jewel tones as well as peach, subtle pinks and browns.
- So what if your wedding is themed – doesn’t mean your make-up should be!
- If you are hiring a make-up artist insist on a two hour practice session at least a week before the event – this gives you enough time to make sure the artist is capable of giving you the look you want on the day and enough time to replace him/her if the practice doesn’t go to plan. Most good artists charge a small fee for this service but if you plan it on an evening that you are going out you can make the most of it.
- Be realistic – just because the artist is professional it doesn’t mean he/she can make you look like Halle Berry or Cindy Crawford on your wedding day.
- If your budget allows – hire two make-up artists that are able to do hair as well – one for the bride and her mother and one for the brides maids – this will ensure complete calm for the bride in her preparation time.
- Make sure you don’t have any obvious tan lines showing when you are wearing your dress – this should be dealt with in the few weeks running up to the big event. Get a spray tan or if you are confident - apply it at home yourself – but wearing a strapless number with an obvious farmers tan is something you will never live down! (look up fake bake tried and tested on this blog for a list of our current top 4 self tanners)
- If you don’t have a budget for a make-up artist go to a make-up counter a few weeks before the big day and explain to the make up person that you are looking for bridal make-up. Have her apply your make-up and buy yourself a small kit so you can apply it yourself on the day. I recommend a good foundation, water resistant mascara, blush and lip gloss – keep it simple! Dont forget oil bloting papers and a small tin of breath mints to keep in your purse on the day.
- If your feeling like a hair color change do it six weeks before the wedding – this gives you enough time to correct any mistakes and if you like it – just get a touch up on the roots a few days before the big day.
- Make sure your nails are immaculate – I love Essie’s Vynl Bikini & Sugar Daddy for a sophisticated barely there well groomed look.
- Remember – the man you are marrying loves you just the way you are so don’t go over board on make-up and hair – aim to look like yourself- just a little more polished than usual!
