Bridal Guide

Hello MRS-TO-BE

First off Congratulations!

So whether you are a day in or a whole year into your engagement, I know you probably have 100 things you want to do at once. Between the wedding cake, the flowers, the dress and the reception, they are never ending. 

So here`s where I come in to help. This guide is a time frame and some suggestions to make the thought process a little easier. 

(image from Pintrest)

Preparation

Skincare:

The important base for your makeup for your BIG DAY , is your skin. So preping your skin months in advance so you get the right products and routine so insure on your day your skin is in tip top order. You need to find out what your skin type is, (ask your therapist or makeup artist or me :) ) Next step is getting products that suit your skin and getting into a routine, I would start this 6months in advance, to insure that the products suit your skin. Keeping hydrated and eating good clean food can also help your skin.  Food and drink can aggravate the skin so recording what breaks you out will help you stay away from them foods leading up to your wedding day. 

Tan:

Most brides like to get a sunkissed and a bitta colour before their day, to insure they look glowing. Make sure you Trial your tan, as you may get a reaction or you may not be happy with the colour. I recommend a light natural glow, not to dark. Also the day before the tan, exfoliate, shave and moisturise the  knees, elbows, writs and ankles so the tan doesnt cling heavily to those area.

Hair:

Step one find a Hairdresser you trust. One that will listen to what you want. Have photos of ideas on what you like. Make sure you are comfortable and dont be afraid to say no or ask to change things. 

Makeup:

When booking an Trial with your makeup artist, book 3-4 months in advance. Take looks you like and inspirations you feel you would like to recreated for your day. I would recommend bringing the people like your Bridal Party and Mother of the Bride to the appointment to get opinions and discuss looks for them on the day. Take a picture of your dress and bridesmaids dresses so that the makeup ties into the theme. Before leaving ask about the lipstick the makeup artist will be using so that you can purchase it to top up during your day.

THE BIG DAY!

Timing  and Lighting is the key on the day!

If your makeup artist is coming to you house, have a room with good lighting and a chair facing the window along with a table ready for her and the stylist. Dedicate a room for this as it will make the process easier and nobody will be crossing over each other on the morning and you can take a little breath of relaxation and be pampered before you pop into your dress. 

I would prefer to start with the mother of the bride, followed by the bridesmaids and lastly the bride. I would take an hour to do the brides makeup to ensure it is not rushed and that they can relax before the whole day. 

I find it is important for the stylist and makeup artist to stay until the bride leaves incase there is any touch ups needed. 

TIP! Have your Tan done one day and then have your makeup and hair done the next so that you get the full look and effect. 

 

(images from Pintrest)

If you have any questions or want to book me for an appointment get in touch.

Here`s where to find me:

Email: nataliekeanemua@gmail.com

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Till next time

Natalie x