Go through magazines to help
you decide how you want your wedding makeup to look
before you meet with a makeup 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
just the way you are," or "just wear what
you usually wear." You should let him know
that wedding makeup is applied a little differently
for photography and that it needs to last all day.
If possible, include him when looking through the
magazines for wedding makeup styles.
Three to nine months before the
wedding date have a preview makeover with a wedding
makeup artist. If you are not able to see the makeup
artist in person (i.e. you're getting married out
of town), ask for their references and samples (photographs)
of their work. Put a deposit down to hold your date
and get a contract. Note: Don't confuse a wedding
hairstylist with a wedding make up artist, a professional
wedding make up artist is specifically trained and
should have the credentials to prove it.
If you prefer to do your own
wedding makeup, do have a makeup lesson by a wedding
makeup artist three to nine months prior to 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.
For waterproof eyes, wear waterproof
mascara, eyeshadow base and eyeliner sealant. For
kiss-proof lips, use a sealant over your lipstick.
Use plenty of powder to avoid a shiny face.
Decide whether you will be having
color and/or black and white photography. If you
are going to have black and white stay away from
blue-reds, and you may also need a little extra
contouring. A professional wedding make up artist
will know this.
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 wedding makeup
application. Have the wedding makeup artist groom
them at your preview or lesson. Don't wait until
the wedding day to shape them the very first time.
Purchase the lipstick and lipliner
to keep in a purse for the whole day. If applied
properly, the rest of the wedding makeup should
not need to be touched up.
Drink plenty of water the week
before your wedding, and get as much rest as possible.
Use good skin care during the months preceding your
wedding. The makeup will sit much better if your
skin is as flawless as possible and well hydrated.
Make sure that 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.
Do arrange to have a relaxed morning.
If possible, have the wedding makeup artist and
hairstylist come to you. Sit back, relax, knowing
you will look and feel your best, and have a beautiful
day.
Here are some wedding makeup ideas
and tips to help prevent a frantic morning and to make
sure you look and feel your absolute best.