Bridal Makeup

The Perfect Bridal Makeup for Your Wedding Day

It’s important that your makeup looks its absolute best for your wedding day.  Whether you plan to marry on a beach at noon or at night under the stars, by keeping your makeup simple you will look and feel great.  You don’t want too much, nor too little, a natural look is very important.  This is not the time to be experimenting with new looks.  Your makeup should enhance your beauty, not hide it.  Here are some tips to help with you achieve your perfect bridal makeup:

If you are having a facial done, make sure it is at least two weeks prior to your wedding.

If your skin is prone to breakouts, see your dermatologist 3 or 4 months before your wedding

Staying hydrated is important to keeping you looking refreshed.  Drinking lots of water will also flush out impurities from the skin.

Eyebrows should be shaped 5-7 days before the wedding.  Be sure not to pluck on your wedding day because you could land up with unattractive red bumps that are difficult to cover.

On your wedding day blend your makeup well and let set.  You do not need extra makeup to please the camera – that’s a myth.

Choose a lipstick that lasts.  Apply just prior to walking down the aisle. Go easy on the lip liner.  Be sure to check that you don’t have lipstick on your teeth. Line and fill the mouth with a neutral pencil to make lipstick stay on longer. 

To lengthen wearing time of your lipstick, apply a light layer of powder over your lipstick then apply another layer of lipstick

If you are doing your own makeup, see a beauty consultant and purchase your makeup at least 3 months in advance.  Then practice until you’ve got the perfect makeup.

Waterproof mascara is a great idea just in case you get a little weepy.

A very light application of facial powder will set your makeup 

Keep your powder, mascara, and lipstick in your purse so you can freshen up at a moment’s notice.

If you discover that dreaded pimple on your wedding day, do not squeeze it!  Just apply a drop of visine to get the red out, cover with concealer, and apply foundation.

Wear a button shirt when applying your makeup so you don’t mess up your makeup. 

Avoid glittery or dewy looks – these are not very receptive for photographs and you may come out looking greasy

If your wedding is outside be sure to apply sunscreen first

Water based foundation looks most natural in photos

For eye contouring, apply a dark but neutral in the crease of the eye. You can line the upper and lower lids (optional) with brown or grey shadow, smudging the outer corners

If you need to make your eyes look wider or brighter, use a white pencil to line the inside of the lower lids. 

Don’t get too much sun before your wedding. Sunburns, peeling skin and tan lines can sabotage your special day.

Make certain your wedding photographer is not using grainy film, because no matter how good your makeup is, with grainy film it will not look good

Make sure your wedding photographer is using high quality film so your photos do your wedding makeup justice. For your makeup to look good in your photos, it must be completely matte and in neutral tones, brides usually prefer a little color. Pastels look soft and pretty, but avoid glitter, shimmer and frosted eyeshadows. Shine is the #1 enemy for photos.

Don’t apply white or black eye shadow

Olive complexions should not use gray shades

Pale complexions should not use vibrant colors.

To relieve stress you can have a makeup artist do your wedding day makeup.  If you enjoy doing your own makeup but need some more tips, visit a makeup consultant. But make sure to do a trial run of your makeup a couple weeks before the big day, so you have plenty of time to perfect your look!

It’s your day!  You are going to look absolutely beautiful!