Guest Author - Beth Helmstetter
Beyond finding your location and the perfect dress, there is a desire in every bride to look her absolute best on the wedding day. Keep reading for the top tips to keep you looking great on the big day.
1. Take care of the nails. Have a Manicure & Pedicure no earlier than the day before your wedding day. As you know polish chips. While you may be eager to cross this off of your to do list, it is best to schedule these treatments as close to the day as possible to avoid a last minute polish change or filling.
2. No facials close to the wedding day. If you get regular facials than you know exactly why you do not want one right before your wedding day. They can wreak temporary havoc on your skin. To look stunning on your wedding day, have a facial two weeks before and then schedule a mild exfoliation treatment the week of the wedding. This will leave your skin renewed, glowing and ready to be photographed.
3. Get personal. If you have ever considered in investing in a personal trainer, now is the perfect time. A trainer will assist you with your short term goal of fitting into your strapless gown, as well as help you develop a long term lifestyle strategy that involves nutrition awareness and regular exercise.
4. Just a trim please. Every bride wants beautiful locks on her wedding day. Whether you want to wear you hair in a classic updo or romantic curls resting on your shoulders, you will probably need to grow your hair out a bit. During this process don’t experiment too much. Simply get regular trims to keep your hair looking healthy. The day of, you will be able to don the style you have always dreamt of.
5. Wax just in time. If you have any unwanted hair, schedule a removal treatment no later than 2 days before the wedding day to avoid irritation and red blotchy skin that is common after a lip or eyebrow waxing.
6. Hire a professional. For your bridal hair design and makeup application, hire a professional and do a trial run before the big day. This will relieve you of potential stress on your wedding and allow you to be the princess you deserve to be. If you are like many brides you may be nervous to allow someone else to do your makeup, but trust the artist you have hired and don’t forget that your makeup should be slightly darker than normal on your wedding day. This will make for flawless wedding pictures.
7. Get pampered. The morning of your wedding consider scheduling a massage to help your relax and mentally prepare for the happiest day of your life. If you want to share this experience, bring your mom or bridesmaids along and have a nice brunch before getting started with the day.
