The 3 Most Important Bridal Makeup Tips You’ll Ever Read

Your wedding day is one of, if not the most special day that you will ever have in your entire life. Because it is so very special and a one-time event, you need to be sure that your bridal makeup is picture perfect on that beautiful day.

If you are a new bride (as most of you are) and you haven’t even stopped to consider your makeup yet, then you need to read this article! These tips may very well save you a whole lot of stress and heartache on your wedding day.

Do you really want to do your makeup yourself?

Brides certainly spend a lot of money on their wedding day, but if you are a bride looking to cut corners, makeup is not the place to save a couple of dollars. Think about it: you are not only going to be surrounded by your good friends and family at the event, but you are also going to have hundreds of pictures taken of you on that day. If your makeup isn’t looking its best, then those pictures that you could have possibly spent thousands of dollars on can be a complete disappointment.

Unless you are good with your makeup, don’t even tempt the idea of doing it yourself; sit back and let a professional do it.

Do a trial run of your makeup

Whether you or a professional is doing your makeup, definitely have a consultation and trial run (or two, or three). You want to be sure that you will be happy with your appearance on that day, and if you are hiring a professional, you and they both will want to know exactly how you want to look on your day. Any good quality beautician will gladly offer suggestions and perform a couple of different bridal makeovers, so both you and she know what you want.

Go for Full Coverage, but Avoid Heavy Makeup

Perhaps the single most crucial thing for bridal makeup is choosing a foundation that offers appropriate coverage to give you that flawless complexion. Do not immediately go for the thickest, fullest coverage of the available; tailor the foundation to your skin type. If you have acne scarring and very problematic skin, then a thick, full-coverage foundation may be appropriate. Otherwise, choose a lighter level of coverage.

Keep your skin looking dewy and fresh by applying both blush and shimmer on different areas of your face (cheeks, chin, forehead, temples, and use shimmer in the innermost corners of your eyes). Eyes should be well defined without any harsh, dramatic effects (such as using deep, dark eye shadows like charcoals or blacks exclusively) and take advantage of eyeliner, mascara, and an eyelash curler.

Lips look great as a natural shade, such as a light pink or peach, or even a lighter rose color, depending on your complexion. Follow up with a shiny gloss to give yourself that dewy, youthful appearance (and irresistibly kissable lips that your groom will just be dying to kiss!).