The Wedding Day Beauty Secrets Every Bride Should Know

It’s almost here: your wedding day! Thanks to the obsessive planning and worrying that goes into it, your wedding day is bound to be the best day of your life. But with all the chaos that goes on during a wedding, a bride still has to be concerned with how she’s going to look. Once you have your wedding dress and bridal flowers at the ready, what will you do with your bridal makeup? We’ve got a few great beauty secrets to keep you calm and composed so you can focus on looking gorgeous on your big day!

First things first: If the thought of makeup on your wedding day is too overwhelming, a big secret is to bring in professional help. When it comes to wedding day makeup, many brides opt to hire a professional makeup artist. Working with a professional makeup artist will insure that a bride looks her best, and won’t have to worry about doing her own wedding day bridal makeup.

It’s always a wise idea to do one (if not more) test runs with a professional makeup artist for your wedding makeup well in advance of the event, in order to get an idea as to how your makeup will look. Many makeup artists love for brides to bring photos of makeup inspiration. One more important tip for working with a professional: Never, ever be afraid to speak up and tell a makeup artist if something seems wrong. A professional makeup artist will always be happy to listen to a bride’s concerns.

Another secret to bridal beauty is knowing which types of cosmetics to use to look great. For makeup products that can make or break your big day, the key is to use two types of cosmetics: Cosmetics for photography, and cosmetics that are long-lasting. A makeup artist can help point you in the right direction of products that will work best.

For the face, look for products—facial primers, foundations, powders, and concealers—described as “HD” or “Photographic”. These cosmetics are specially designed to make skin look flawless when photographed, and is there any other day where you’re photographed more than on your wedding? HD or Photographic makeup will help minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, giving any bride a naturally flawless look. Try to find long-lasting setting powders and sprays to set face makeup for all-day (and all-night!) wear. Go for lip products that are long-lasting. Generally, matte lipsticks or lip stains tend to last longer. They also hold up against wedding cake, champagne, and of course, lots of kissing! Waterproof eye makeup is an absolute must for a bride on her wedding day. Happy tears and anxious sweating can cause a serious mascara run.

Lastly, one more secret that many brides use for a really glamorous eye look is the use of Mink Strip Lashes. Our all time favourite is Or-Lash-M.

Okay gorgeous, we’ve armed you with the greatest secrets you need for your wedding day! Be prepared, look great, and have fun: It’s a day you’ll never forget!