Bridal Makeup Dos & Don’ts: 10 Tips to Feel Beautiful on Your Wedding Day
You’ve chosen the perfect bridal gown, bouquet, shoes, and accessories. Now, it’s time to tie it all together with your dream wedding makeup look. Whether you’re hiring a professional makeup artist or going the DIY route, you can use a few guiding principles to ensure you’ll get a result you’re happy with.
Below, find 10 bridal makeup dos and don’ts for your wedding day. Plus, discover where to find Rhode Island wedding planners who can help you bring your wedding vision to life.
10 Bridal Makeup Dos and Don’ts for your wedding photos
Do: Have a trial run
They say that practice makes perfect, and that’s especially true with makeup. If you plan on doing it yourself, make sure you go through multiple trial runs to test out your bridal makeup ideas. You want to feel confident recreating your chosen look on the big day.
If you’re doing a trial run with a professional makeup artist, don’t be afraid to show photos of your inspiration and ask for any modifications you want.
Don’t: Try anything too different
While your wedding day is a special occasion that can warrant some extra glitz and glam, some experts caution against doing anything too out-of-the-ordinary from your usual look. For example, if you never wear eyeliner or bold lipstick ordinarily but wear both on your wedding day, you may feel as if you don’t look like yourself in your wedding photos.
Again, this is where trial runs can come in handy. If you want to try something different on your wedding day, try incorporating it into your daily makeup routine first. Snap a few selfies and see how you like it.
Do: Use waterproof mascara
Most wedding days last around 6 hours from beginning to end – and every one of them will be filled with emotions. For that reason, waterproof mascara and eyeliner can be your best friend when doing your wedding eye makeup.
It’s also a good idea to bring blotting paper in a touch-up bag so you can dry any stray tears without smearing your makeup. Since you probably won’t carry a bag yourself, putting together a touch-up bag is a perfect bridesmaid duty on the wedding day.
Don’t: Skip lipliner
The best wedding lipstick color for you can depend on your preferences and your overall complexion. But no matter what color you ultimately decide on, don’t forget to lock in your color with a matching lip liner.
This way, you can avoid uneven lip color. You can also prevent your lipstick from smearing onto your teeth or a champagne glass and keep it where it belongs.
Do: Use setting powder and spray
Setting your makeup is an important step to lock in your makeup throughout the day. So, don’t forget to apply setting powder and spray before heading out.
Setting powder helps to lock-in your foundation so that it won’t budge as easily from dirt and sweat. Setting spray can add an extra layer of protection while also making your skin look more luminous, which can come in handy for a natural bridal makeup look.
Don’t: Self-tan too close to your wedding day
You may want your skin to have a bronzed glow for your wedding photos. But if you had a slightly paler complexion during your trial runs, your foundation may clash with the rest of your body, which is less than ideal if you want your wedding makeup to look natural.
Instead, if you want a tan on your wedding day, ensure you do it during your makeup trial runs so you’ll have the same complexion and know what to expect.
Do: Test your makeup in different lights
You’ll also want to consider how the lighting will affect your makeup look. For example, you may plan an outdoor sunset wedding ceremony and an indoor reception at a ballroom.
You may not have access to your RI wedding venue, but you will have access to your backyard at sunset or your living room with a few well-placed candles to mimic a ballroom chandelier’s glow. Recreate the lighting conditions as best as you can for your photoshoot. (This also gives you the perfect excuse to share your results on Instagram or TikTok.)
Don’t: Try untested skin treatments
While your wedding is a time for pampering, you may want to hold off on beauty treatments like lasers or chemical peels until after your wedding ceremony. These treatments can actually irritate the skin immediately afterward.
Even if you don’t plan on trying a professional beauty treatment, you should also steer clear of any new skincare products you haven’t had a chance to test. While a moisturizer may have rave social media reviews, it could also make your skin break out days before your big event.
Do: Keep up your regular skincare routine
Remember to take good care of your skin leading up to the big day with a regular cleansing and moisturizing routine. Stick to products that are already familiar to prevent any unnecessary reactions or breakouts.
It’s also a good idea to practice habits that promote healthy skin – like drinking plenty of water and avoiding foods associated with acne, like milk or fried foods.
Don’t: Make last-minute decisions
While you’re prepping for your big day, either on your own or with professional help, try to stick to the original plan on your trial run. Try not to swap out products or colors for alternatives that you haven’t tested. There’s no guarantee you’ll get the same results you wanted from your trial runs. Instead, stay on target and stick with what you know you like.
RI wedding planners to help you choose your bridal makeup
Planning a wedding is hard work on your own. So, if you need help finding the perfect makeup artist or need someone to take other tasks off your plate, the Rhode Island wedding planners at Kirkbrae Country Club are here for you.
We can help recommend Rhode Island makeup artists who can bring your bridal makeup ideas to life. Or, we can take care of other tasks, like wedding catering, so you can focus on perfecting your DIY wedding makeup
Learn why The Knot named us as one of the best wedding venues in Rhode Island. Contact us today to learn more about how we can improve your wedding day.