Keep Nails Mar-Free
Every bride wants to look perfect on her wedding day this
includes the hands. Not only will everyone want to look at your wedding and engagement
rings, but your hands will be photographed holding flowers, champagne glasses
and other items. You’ll definitely want your nails to look your best!
When going to have your professional wedding manicure,
be sure to take someone with you. The other person can
assist with the little things that can ruin finger nails
such as taking money out of your wallet and opening doors.
You may even want the other person to drive you to your
next destination so you don’t scrape your nail
polish on the steering wheel.
It takes at least 30 minutes for fingernails to dry completely,
so don’t skip this necessary precaution.
Looking Beautiful On Your Wedding
Day
The best beauty tips for your upcoming wedding are to
start long before the wedding. You should be investing
in good skin healthcare months and months before the
wedding. From facials occasionally to day-to-day maintenance
of your skin, the best way to do this is to establish
a proper skin care plan based on your skin type.
While it may sound like you hear this all the time, good
eating habits and regular exercise are as important to
your skin health as they are to your overall body health.
So once you make the investment in proper skin care,
how do you achieve the look you want for your wedding?
Hire a professional.
How to feel great on your big day
On the day before you wedding make an appointment with
your maid of honor or all of your attendants for a spa
day. This should include a facial, haircut (nothing drastic),
manicure, pedicure and body massage. You will shine the
next day and look like the most relaxed person in the
room.
Beauty time line, on the wedding
day
* Have a massage in the morning. This will give you time
to relax and reflect before your big event.
* Take a long bath.
* Eat at least one small meal, you don´t want to
pass out at the altar.
* Have your hair and make-up done a few hours before
the ceremony. If at all possible, have your stylist and
make-up artist come to you. This will prevent any "weather" damage.
* Start dressing one to two hours before the ceremony
and do any necessary make-up touches.
Take deep breaths and enjoy the moment! All of the planning
is over, it´s time to enjoy the blessed event
Don´t
Kiss Off
You can take a few extra steps to make regular lipstick
more longwearing. Before applying lip color, smooth a
bit of foundation over your lips---this will make your
lipstick go on more evenly as well as help it stay on
longer. Outline your lips with a lipliner, then fill
in lips with the liner as well. Using a lip brush, apply
one coat of lip color; blot with a tissue. Apply a second
coat of lip color. If you'd like, you can top your lipstick
with a product such as English Idea's LipLast, which
seals in lipcolor and sets it for longer wear.
Hair Headaches
When you have your hair styled
for your wedding, don´t
let your stylist pull it back so tightly that it hurts.
You may think you´ll get used to the tugging feeling
on your scalp, but more likely you´ll end up with
a headache.
Beauty time line 2wks. prior
* Have your final dress fitting. Take along your headpiece,
shoes, lingerie, jewelry and accessories so that you
can get the full picture.
* Break in your wedding shoes at home.
* Give yourself a facial.
* If you can afford it...have a mini spa day and let
a professional pamper you.
* If you color your hair, now is the time to refresh
your color.
Men are Beautiful, Too
Be sure that the groom has had a recent haircut and that
he also has a smooth, clean shave for the wedding day.
If he has a problem getting a good shave, consider having
a professional shave at a salon.
Don´t
Fade Away!
On your wedding day it´s important not to look
overly made-up, but you don´t want to disappear
into the woodwork either. Try this tip: practice your
makeup beforehand, then move a mirror to one side of
the room. From the other side of the room, how does your
makeup look in the mirror? If it´s faint, you´ll
need more definition. If it´s too much, tone it
down a bit.
Stop the Shine
If carrying around a container
or compact of powder for touchups is too bulky, consider
buying blotting papers (they´re often dusted
with powder) to occasionally absorb oil and moisture
on your face and keep shine from showing up in your
photographs.
Just the Way You Are
Don´t make big changes
such as getting a perm, coloring your hair, etc.
right before your wedding. Have these treatments
done well in advance in case something needs to be
fixed in time for the wedding.
Beauty time line 1mo. prior
Practice your hairstyle with your headpiece, practice
your make-up, get another professional manicure. During
this manicure you should choose your nail polish color
and treat yourself to a paraffin wax treatment.
Excuse My While I Powder My Nose
. . .
Your wedding day is one day when
you want to keep your face shine to an absolute minimum,
especially since you´re
going to be photographed all day long. Be sure to keep
a powder compact (not loose powder, which could spill
onto your dress) nearby throughout the day, either
in your own purse or with a bridesmaid.
Beauty time line 1-2mo. prior
Have a make-up artist do a trial
run. It´s wise
to start this early and plan it on a day when you have
another special function to attend. Not only will you
look great for the event, but you will also be able to
test drive the products that they applied. Many department
store cosmetic counters offer this service free with
the hope that you will buy some of their products.
If you plan on doing your own make-up on your wedding
day, we suggest that you take your maid-of-honor with
you for your makeover so that she can help you recreate
the look. With one month left, you should schedule your
final fittings for your dress.
Pre-Wedding Relaxation
Rent a cool car for the day and
take off with your spouse-to-be. A vintage car or
an expensive sportscar will make you both feel like
you´re leaving the
world behind without having to spend a fortune.
Pack a picnic lunch and drive for hours. (don´t
forget that men are most comfortable speaking their mind
when they´re behind the wheel). Call your state
or provincial tourist office and tell them where you
are. Ask what there is to do within an hour of home.
You´ll be surprised what new and exciting things
you can find in your own backyard. Go fishing, bowling,
or miniature-golfing together! Playing and laughing will
soon make you forget the stresses that a wedding can
bring.
Beauty time line 3mo. prior
* Start shopping for your trousseau and honeymoon clothes.
* Get a manicure and pedicure. Your hands are going to
be well photographed on wedding day so start getting
them in shape.
Establish a skin care routine. You don´t want to
start with a new product just prior to your big day and
find out that it gives you hives, or worse, blemishes.
If you are one of those women with perfect skin and have
never used a moisturizer, now would be a good time to
start. One day you will have to use these products so
this is a good time to start the practice.
Two Looks for One Big Day
If you´re going to have black and white photographs
taken, you may need to change your makeup----the soft
colors usually worn by brides don´t show up well
in black and white pictures, and often photographers
suggest wearing more intense neutrals and darker lipsticks.
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