weddings - bridal beauty countdown
Finding the perfect venue, the flowers in the just the right hue of pink and locating the invitations that are just right for your wedding, can become a bit stressful and drive the you a little crazy as well. However with all your planning, don’t forget about one of the most important details – you and making sure that you look and feel great on your wedding day. No worries, you have time to pull your beauty plan together and here’s a step-by-step timeline to help you look and feel your best on your special day.
6 months before
- Want to try a new hair style or color? Begin now experimenting with new looks.
- It’s time to get serious about your skin care. Begin to drink lots of water, cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin regularly. If you have problems with your skin, consult with a dermatologist. This is also a good time to start scheduling monthly facial appointments.
- Have bad eating habits and don’t work out? Get into the habit of eating nutritious healthy foods and start exercising on a regular basis. Once you start eating better and working out, your energy level will rise, you will look better, feel better, and be less stressed out.
4-5 months
- Start getting monthly pedicures and manicures
- If you don’t have a stylist you trust, set up some consultations with a few hair and make up stylist to discuss your needs for your wedding. When you go for your consultation bring along pictures of hairstyles you like, even a picture of your veil and headpiece. Be sure to convey all of your needs and wants during the consultation.
3 months
- Have your hair trimmed every four to six weeks.
- Make an appointment to preview your wedding hair style.
- Make an appointment to have your teeth cleaned the week before your wedding.
1-2 months
- If you are coloring or perming your hair for the wedding, do so now.
- Schedule trial makeup session with your makeup artist.
- Schedule trial hair session with your hair stylist, complete with veil and headpiece.
2 Weeks Before
- Go in for our final haircut or trim. No experimenting.
- Continue to exercise and eat healthy. Make sure you are drinking lots of water, and loading up on fruits and veggies.
- Exfoliate and moisturize your skin.
- Touch up your hair color.
- Confirm beauty appointments for your wedding day.
- Remind the groom to get his final trim.
1 Week Before
- Get your bikini wax, upper lip wax and eye brow shaping and don’t forget to shave your legs.
- Get your teeth professionally cleaned.
- Get a massage.
- Get your final facial.
1 day before
- Have a manicure and pedicure, after all everyone will be looking at that ring.
- Exfoliate or polish your skin, gently.
- Take a long bath and nap.
- Be sure to drink lots of water.
- Prepare a beauty emergency kit containing:
On Your Wedding Day
- Eat nourishing and healthy meals. Also have some light, healthy and non-staining snacks on hand for you and your bridesmaids while you get ready. Relax, breathe deeply and reflect on the meaning of this day. Now smile and enjoy, it’s your wedding day!
