Wedding Day Makeup

We've had a lot of questions about makeup for the wedding day---- and although we have discussed this before I think it bears repeating.

• The first rule is that you want to look like YOU, just more polished.

You also want to remember to keep on trend for the season with a nod to how you will look in your photographs when viewed by subsequent generations. You don't want to be SO dated if you know what I mean! (For example, my first wedding--- which is another story entirely-- I wore white lipstick and thick false eyelashes. While it was tres chic at the time, it was definitely the stuff that dates a photo!)

• Always, always practice makeup before the Big Day, give it a trial run whether or not you are doing your own makeup or having it done.
• We have several names of excellent hair and makeup professionals, please ask if you need a recommendation. Having this service provided for you and your wedding party does take a lot of stress and strain off of your day.
• You want to be "matte" for your day, without looking cakey. Rice paper blotting papers are a must for your travel bag.
  
• Our makeup choice is from Bare Escentuals and there is a great store in the Galleria. Their makeup professionals are well versed in what you need when it comes to colors. Their foundation is powder and works extremely well for all skin types. The finishing powder is Mineral Veil and not only looks great and helps keep the matte look, but is comfortable to wear. Their eyeshadows are also powder, come in a zillion colors and don't crease or work their way off as easily as many other brands.
  
• If you don't wear a lot of makeup, don't wear a lot of makeup on your wedding day. Make sure you look as wonderful as you can, and are comfortable with how you look after your trial run. Many of our brides either choose to do a formal bridal portrait with their makeup done so they can see it, feel it, and see how it photographs or they have it done for their engagement session. Both are great options.
• Start early to find your perfect look and ask questions.
• Have I mentioned practice your wedding day look?
  

Tomorrow is round 2 of the wedding show marathon. We will be at the Sheraton in Clayton for the Best Bridal Show. If you are planning to attend what will be an excellent show, please stop by and say hi--- although we promise to be extremely busy (as always) we'd love the chance to say hi and hear a little bit about your once in a lifetime day!