How To Look Great On
Your Wedding Day
by Melanie Mendelson (c)2005
Looking great on your wedding day means being radiant,
relaxed, and ready to start a brand new existence with
the person whom you've chosen to spend your life with.
Your hair, nails, makeup, dress--and how you look in
that dress--are all part of becoming the bride you
want to be on that special day. Since pictures taken
on that day remain part of your life forever, it's
important to look and feel your best.
Your dress is one of the most important items in your
wedding plans, so make sure you take enough time to
choose one that suits you - not your best friend, not
your bridesmaids, and not your mother. For the day of
your wedding, you'll want a dress in which you can
stand, walk and dance in without worrying about
"wardrobe malfunctions" or causing you discomfort.
Allow necessary time if you decide on having the dress
made, but even if bought "off the rack," you'll need
to factor in time for tailoring and any adjustments.
You don't want to overpower your dress and headpiece
with a flamboyant hair style or color that overwhelms
everything else. Keep it simple and classic, and
remember to practice the look you want at home or with
your stylist before the wedding day.
Have your nails professionally manicured the day
before the wedding. This is one thing you don't want
to do far in advance. Reduce the chances of a broken
nail, chipped polish, or if using applied nails, one
coming off, by having your manicure as late as
possible. If you are not inclined toward colored
polishes or long fingernails, make sure they are
neatly trimmed, filed, polished, and buffed.
Your hands will be a focus of attention when showing
off that new wedding ring and for photos!
Makeup is the last thing you'll need to worry over,
and that comes on the big day, itself. Don't try to
transform yourself into a different person with
dramatic eye makeup or garish lipstick. Make the real
you look better!
Use a slightly heavier hand than with your usual
daytime makeup so your photos won't have you appearing
washed-out looking, but don't overdo it. And if your
wedding is at night, with more subtle lighting, apply
makeup as though you were going to a club or
restaurant at night - a little heavier than daytime,
but not much! Avoid deep red lipstick as well as
too-pale pink. Frosted eyeshadows or lipsticks are
definite no-nos.
Buy fresh mascara to avoid clumping. Also, if you have
sensitive skin, this is NOT the time to try a new
brand.
The last thing you want to do is head for the altar
with blotches or zits thanks to an allergic reaction.
The night before your wedding is not the time for
partying so get eight hours of restful sleep. If
you're having a rehearsal dinner, or a bachelorette
bash, make sure that it ends early. Drink moderately
or, better yet, not at all.
Bloodshot eyes and a banging hangover will not make
for a fun wedding.
Don't gourge yourself the night before because we all
know that there are strange forces at work which will
try to make your wedding gown just a wee bit snug in
the morning.
To overcome excitement and nerves, try taking a long
walk - it can help with pre-nuptial jitters. A
relaxing bath with soothing background music, a cup of
herbal tea, and you should be ready to doze off with
images of a happy future marriage in your dreams.
With these tips, you're sure to have the perfect
wedding day. May this day be the beginning of a
lifetime of joy and happiness!
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