You want to look and feel truly beautiful
on your wedding day. This is not the day to
cross your fingers and hope that it's a "good
hair day" and it is not the day to open
and use that new pallet of eye shadows that
you picked out last week. Treat yourself to
a makeup evaluation in the months before your
wedding. Consider having a professional makeup
artist come to you on the day of your wedding
- so that you can have a moment of relaxation
in your own surroundings on that special morning.
Here are some tips to help prevent a frantic
wedding day morning plus they will help you
make certain you look and feel your absolute
best!
1. Go through magazines
to help you decide how you want your makeup
to look before you meet with an artist
or purchase any cosmetics. You might want
to do this with your groom if you have
heard him say things like "you don't
need any makeup, you're beautiful the
way you are" or "just wear what
you usually wear". Please let him
know that even for women who ordinarily
wear make-up, the wedding day may be an
exception. Makeup is applied specifically
for your photographs. The dress often
pales your coloration. The makeup needs
to last all day. If possible, include
him when looking through the magazines
for makeup styles.
2. Three to nine months
before the wedding date have a preview
makeover with a makeup artist. If you
are not able to see the artist in person,
ask for her references and samples (photographs)
of his/her work. Put a deposit down to
hold your date and get a contract.
3. If you prefer to
do your own makeup, do have a makeup lesson
by a artist three to nine months before
the wedding date. This gives you time
to practice and still book an artist if
you decide that your skills are not up
for the big day.
4. For water-proof
eyes wear waterproof mascara, eyeshadow
and eyeliner sealant. For kiss-proof lips
use a sealant over your lipstick. Use
plenty of powder to avoid a shiny face.
5. Know whether you
will be having color and/or black and
white photography. If you are having black
and white stay away from blue-reds; you
may also need a little extra contouring.
A professional makeup artist knows how
to do this.
6. Give some thought
to your eyebrows. Properly groomed and
shaped brows help enhance and add expression
to the face and are without doubt an essential
step to completing any makeup application.
Have the makeup artist groom them at your
preview or lesson. Don't wait until the
wedding day to shape them the very first
time.
7. Purchase the lipstick
and lipliner to keep in a purse for the
whole day. If applied properly, the rest
of the makeup should not need to be touched
up.
8. Drink plenty of
water the week before your wedding, and
get as much rest as possible. Use good
skincare the months preceding your wedding.
The makeup will sit much better if your
skin is as flawless as possible and well
hydrated.
9. Make certain your
makeup foundation is the correct color.
If you have been tanning or have lost
a tan since you purchased your foundation
you will need to have it adjusted.
10. Do arrange to have
a relaxed morning. If possible have the
makeup artist and hairstylist come to
you. sit back, relax, knowing you will
look and feel your best.
