Through the eyes of the bride: a beauty guide for future married women and… wedding guests

Preparing for a wedding and celebrating the bonding of a relationship is a big adventure and an opportunity to learn a little about yourself. In terms of beauty, but not only. I decided to share with you my thoughts and knowledge that I received during the preparation for the wedding. Dear brides and wedding guests! I hope the following tips will help you live happily ever after. After the wedding.

Advice for future brides.

1. Trim the ends of your hair two to three months before your wedding.

The person who grooms your hair on a daily basis will not always be the designer of your wedding hair, so let them know that you are planning a wedding. This is a good opportunity to chat while cutting, and also a signal to the hairdresser that the hair needs to be properly prepped. On the other hand, not every stylist offering wedding hairstyles will tell you what procedures should be performed before the most important day. Still in the process of preparing a wedding trial hairstyle. Therefore, ask about it directly and compare the information received from both people, because each Figaro may have a different opinion.

Trimming the ends about two months before the wedding is the golden mean that my stylist showed me. She explained that freshly cut hair is harder to style. After these few weeks after trimming, the tips will still be healthy, but the shape of the hairstyle will be easier to model. When I consulted this theory with my friends who were planning a wedding at the same time, they were surprised, but eagerly rushed to their hairdressers. And guess what? This is true!

2. You are not an element of the decor of the wedding hall.

This piece of advice was given to me by... a clerk in a men's bridal shop. And although she referred to what was in the plan of my (then) fiance in his styling, these words made a great impression on me. Later, they helped me a lot when I had to rethink my own style, especially makeup. The main color of my wedding was dark green. I really like this deep color and I am not afraid to use it on my eyelids, but I was not sure that I would feel comfortable with a dark eye at my wedding. Emerald makeup is the perfect choice for evening styling, but a wedding (even a late one) is a completely different case.

The second color that appeared on various accessories was gold. I have a cool face frame, so I won't feel comfortable with a warm glow on my eyes. I realized that my wedding makeup should match me, not decorate the table. After several attempts and consultations with a stylist, I settled on silver and neutral tones that had nothing to do with jewelry, but perfectly emphasized my beauty. After all, who should look best in wedding photos - you or flower arrangements?

3. Before you arrange a trial wedding makeup, try to do the makeup yourself.

Even if you don't have the same color dilemmas as I do, it's worth checking yourself thoroughly before a makeup trial. At some stage, the stylist will definitely ask about your preferences and offer a number of solutions, but nothing can replace a piece of your own work. Being aware of your facial structure, skin tendencies, skin tone and undertones, and taste is a solid foundation. Do your makeup a few weeks before your visit to the makeup artist. Do makeup a lot and often. Try to imitate the styles you like and see how you feel about them. Take pictures of yourself from different angles. Crazy about color - having fun with flowers can be very inspiring.

4. On your wedding day, keep something to touch up your makeup in your room or in your bridesmaid's bag.

I have very oily skin and my T-zone is glowing after a few hours, no matter the quality of the foundation or the amount of powder. If it is the same in your case, take care of protection. Keep a mattifying wipe and powder on hand, as well as lipstick - you will end up giving kisses left and right and making toasts. If your skin is dry and needs to be moisturized, ask a witness to have a moisturizing spray on hand. Makeup will not spoil, it will only remove the powdery effect and refresh a little.

5. Cosmetic accessories for guests - what to put in the basket?

Baskets of useful trinkets for wedding guests have been a big hit for a few years now. As a rule, we leave such a tool box on a shelf in the bathroom and put small items in it. Exactly what? I used my imagination to choose the right things - I thought about what could go wrong. Here is the result of my thoughts:

• a needle and thread - someone can let go of the seam, because there is a lot of food,
• matting papers - for those who have the same as me,
• moisturizing mist - for those who have the opposite,
• spare tights made of flesh - in the dance, the eye can leave without warning,
• antiperspirant - dancing is a tiring discipline,
• chewing gum - to freshen your breath after ... coffee of course,
• slices - for a broken heart to those who did not catch the bouquet,
• taxi company business cards - if someone wanted to go to bed early,
• a droplet - in case you need to ... stick something.

6. The day before the wedding, take care of moisturizing with light cosmetics.

If you have a complexion problem, try to alleviate it, but don't start any therapy that will make your face "not heal before marriage." During these few weeks, use gentle formulas to hydrate and nourish shine. The day before, you will probably be nervous. Take a warm bath, add aromatic oils to the water, which will retain moisture in the skin, making it silky. Apply something soothing to your face. I chose aloe cosmetics because I knew that this was a guarantee of improving my condition without the risk of irritation. The eve of the wedding is not the best time for beauty experiments - think about what it will give your complexion and treat yourself to a home spa.

Advice for future wedding guests.

1. Look pretty and feel good, but try to be moderate.

The fact that the bride should look her best is obvious and ... reminded enough of this. If we know how to use colored cosmetics, it is natural that we want to use these skills and look beautiful at such an important event. However, there are some things that should be avoided. I advise you not to paint your lips with a bright color or a very liquid formula. This creates a risk of leaving stubborn marks on the cheeks of young and other wedding guests. In addition, such a consistency of lipstick or lip gloss is quickly eaten and, especially in the warm season, is easier to transfer to the teeth or even spreads. Like the bride, we should use proven cosmetics to reduce the risk of irritation or other undesirable effect.

I also have some perfume advice. Wedding halls have very different ventilation, but often they are quite warm. A strong and suffocating smell will be felt more intensely, and there will be many other people around us who will also smell some kind of aroma. Bergamot or musk in combination with broth and herring will not be particularly effective, so let's think of something light and neutral.

2. Witnesses take care of the appearance of the bride and groom.

If we see any of the hosts' makeup or hair needs tweaking, please let us know, but don't try to go it alone. The comfort zone of people who were on a candlestick for several hours should have expanded anyway, and, most likely, the bystanders are well prepared and have the necessary emergency kit up their sleeve.

One of my favorite aunts managed to give me her powder - about two shades darker. The situation was saved, I still love my mother's sister very much, but for a good fifteen minutes I panicked in front of the mirror and desperately tried to hide the effect of the help.

3. Get ready for the weather.

Maybe, in the case of an event taking place in the summer, an off-the-shoulder dress is not new, but there are weddings outside the summer season. The weather in July can be tricky. Checking the forecast before leaving the house is not only a great idea, but also an opportunity to rethink your style.

I celebrated in November. It was windy and rainy. I avoided the heat, but on the other hand, I knew that the cold could be just as strong. A wedding outfit on cold days should include removable elements - a jacket, jacket, bolero or shawl - they will protect against possible gusts of cold, but also require a few other accessories. If your pantsuit has glittery buttons sewn on, put on trendy earrings. A jacket with tassels or long sleeves probably means ditching the big bracelet. On the other hand, a slightly longer skirt may look better with higher heels. It is worth considering styling for a wedding in advance so that you can have longer and better fun!

4. Can you wear a white dress to someone else's wedding?

There is a lot of talk about the fact that white is meant for the bride. This is a traditional position with which many agree and argue. Weddings on the beach or with a specific dress code requiring white styling are special considerations. What if the bride and groom do not determine this, but we dream of wearing a white dress? It is worth getting the opinion of the bride. If he does not agree, let's respect him - after all, we must make sure that the bride and groom feel good with us on this important day.

A woman dressed in white appeared at my wedding, and one of the waiters asked her about some organizational issue, as he was sure that the newlywed had entered. This situation did not please her, nor me, nor even this waiter. Many guests asked me what I thought of my relative's choice of style, and I felt strange, although I did not blame her.

5. If you cry at a wedding, put on make-up after the ceremony.

Last tip from mom. She is a person who cannot control her emotions at weddings and tears are always running down her cheeks. On day zero, she was with me all the time during the preparation, but when the makeup artist politely asked if we were coloring her too, she answered “absolutely not.” In the photos from the wedding ceremony, she looks beautiful, although ... completely natural. On the other hand, the graphics from the wedding party show her a completely different face - when emotions subsided, she "made up her face again" (this is her favorite saying) and posed for photos with a twinkle in her eyes.

If you have any other comments or questions, the comments section is at your service. I can't wait to get to know different points of view and suggestions. To learn more about bridal makeup, be sure to read Bridal Makeup - Everything You Need to Know Before You Do It.

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