The wedding day is likely to be the most cherished day of bride’s life with a countless of picture being clicked on that day.
So while the wedding preparations, décor & catering might seem to you like the most important things to consider, beauty of the bride should also be a priority too.
Just like those beautiful aspects of a wedding, the bridal makeup & pre-makeup routine should also be organised carefully, and the earlier you start with it, the less stressful it will be on your wedding day.
Whether you’re planning to go to a professional, or going down the DIY route, there are plenty of ways for your consideration.
We know that you want to look the most beautiful version of yourself on your wedding day, and what’s a better way to do that than planning out your beauty routine in the months leading to your wedding day? Check out these pre-wedding beauty tips to look and feel beautiful from the inside out.
From the day you get engaged, everyone is going to ask you to show your ring. So, keep your nails and hands beautiful and pretty by having regular manicure sessions. It will also give you a chance to experiment with various colours and get to know your manicurist. Your nail beds will dictate the shape of your beautiful nails. Matching the two will give your hands and nails an elegant & beautiful look.
Gel manicures using UV technology for a harder and smoother finished nail are the newest trend among girls. A little expensive but can last up to twice as long as a traditional manicure.
We know that you want those pearly white teeth for all those beautiful wedding pictures that you'll be posing for with your mesmerising smile. We all know that nowadays toothpastes have whitening ingredients in them, but for faster results, choose a special whitening one. Whitening strips can also help you in this process.
You can also consider heading to your dentist's clinic to get your teeth professionally whitened. Just don't go overboard with the teeth whitening. Because anything too artificial becomes too prominent for the pictures.
Professionals suggest to get whitening done about 4-6 months so that your teeth don’t dazzle on the day of wedding. But also remember continuous whitening can wear down your enamel making them sensitive to cold and hold.
If you have that much capacity & patience, try to stay away from sugar, high intake of sodium and processed foods because they all lead to belly fat and bloating. Better, focus on green vegetables, fruits and intake of lots of water—all great for fuelling your body, boosting your energy levels and clearing up your skin by flushing out toxins from your system. While a glass of celebratory wine is to be expected during celebrations, keep in mind that too much alcohol will leave you having puffy.
Working out in gym will help tighten and firm your body while detoxifying your skin. A good workout will also boost your energy and release endorphin making you feel happier.
Join a gym nearby your home so that you don’t feel a burden of travelling far to visit it. This way, you won't be able to use the weather or distance as an excuse to miss the gym, and you'll have all the equipment needed for your any kind of workout all in one place. Plus, exercising in presence of others is always a huge motivation.
Never go overboard in beauty treatments and just stick to the basics. Even if you are very busy in planning everything, never forget your morning and night skincare routine. Cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day regularly. Invest in products which don’t have much chemical composition in them. Always remember to apply a generous amount of sunscreen with good amount of SPF protection whenever you step out.
Cleansing will help your skin in better breathing through pores, toning will tighten the pores and moisturising will help in making your skin soft and smooth. All these simple steps will help your skin and will bring out the best look of you with the makeup on your wedding day.
Exfoliate your skin once a week regularly, either physical or chemical, providing you with a smooth skin surface for better makeup application. Add a hydrating serum containing hyaluronic acid which will help you to plump up the fine lines around your face. Apply it daily before putting on your makeup for smooth and softer skin.
At least three months prior from your wedding, start planning monthly facials with a professional. Facials always help you in boosting your skin's health, making it look clearer and brighter.
Take special care of your lips every night. Apply a generous coat of lip balm or Vaseline specially before going to sleep. Gently rub the balm over your lips in a circular motion with a wet washcloth exfoliating and softening your lips at the same time.
Look for a salon which offers you special lip treatments totally focusing on exfoliation and moisturisation your lips.
Start working with your hairstylist to map out your hair care plan early. You should also start at-home hair treatments weekly a few months before your wedding, like your favourite conditioner mixed with a mashed-up avocado for the extra silkiness. Look for shampoos and conditioners infused with olive oil for extra shine and helping tone down the frizz.
A little peach fuzz just above your upper lip doesn’t seem like a big deal everyday life, but you don't want them showing up in your wedding photos. Start by getting your monthly wax appointments for best results. Nowadays, salons offer special wax treatments using ingredients like chocolate wax, sugar & Aloe Vera which are great options if you're looking to walk out of the salon without much redness on your skin.
Besides your hair treatment, you should surely schedule a makeup trial three months prior your wedding. It will help you fine-tune your look with your makeup artist so there should not be any mistakes on your wedding day.
Request your photographer to take a few photos of you after you have your makeup done by your hired artist. This will give you the idea of how you will look in different lighting in your wedding photos. This will also help your makeup artist to do experiment with your looks.
It is very common forgetting to drink water in the hustled environment of wedding preparations. We often miss out on this important part in our beauty routine.
Water is the key feature in getting glowing skin. We advise you to plan your diet keeping this in mind. Include a lot of fruits & vegetables containing a lot of water in them like watermelons, cucumber, oranges etc. Also treat yourself with herbal teas to enhance the hydrating effect as well.
Quality sleep is a must have before your wedding because lack of good sleep will result in dark circles under your eyes. A well-polished skin with dark circles under the eyes doesn’t sound like a good idea for your wedding day. Therefore, we advise you to have quality sleep of 8-10 hours every day.
We often fall out in following a set routine & it is surely possible that you will give up on the beauty treatment schedules after the wedding is over. But ask yourself- is it really important to look beautiful on your wedding day? You definitely don’t need to be in beauty centre every month but you also don’t need to stop your routine entirely.
