Wedding Beauty

Bridal Makeup Do's and Don'ts
by Margina Dennis

It's the time of year again! Summer is a busy time for weddings and Bridal makeup. Here are some pointers on bridal makeup to help the bride look her best:

Do's

*Do make sure the foundation matches the undertones of the skin to get the most nature look in person and in photos. Use a bronzer on the face, neck, and chest if more color is desired.

*Do set foundation with powder. The powder will set the makeup and keep it on the face. More importantly, it will matte skin, so that it looks silky smooth in photos.

*Do use muted colors on the bride. The bride's natural radiance should be on display, not bright color. Earth tones and muted cool tones work best, not only for the bride, but the wedding party as well.

*Do "waterproof" the makeup. Waterproof mascara and liner sealer work well to keep the eye makeup from smudging during the day.

Don'ts

*Don't use glitter and a lot of shimmer. These tend not to photograph well, especially during a daytime affair. A little shimmer in moderation is sufficient for an evening affair. Too much of a "good thing" can be aging!

*Don't use bright or dark colors. The focus should be on the bride, not her eyes, or lips. Keeping things softened is now only more flattering, but also youthful.

*Don't miss out on getting enough rest and eating right. Radiant skin is easier to achieve with healthy skin.

Brides should purchase their powder and lip color for the wedding day touch ups. Powder should be a translucent powder and not a powdered foundation. Powder foundation can oxidize and darken on the face, which can result in a "dirty" look as the day goes on.