Wedding Makeup Options and Style

Your options for wedding options are endless; all you have to do is decide how you want to look! (expert advice)

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As you juggle lip bronzer and eye shadow colors, there's a lot of different ways you can approach the task of choosing and applying your wedding makeup. But first, you're going to want to take a few things into consideration. What is the color of your dress? What time of day will your ceremony take place? Do you want your wedding makeup to match a certain wedding theme?

When it comes to wedding makeup, you also want to choose one focal point on your face. Do you want your luscious lips to shine or would you rather direct attention to the sparkle in your eye? Your next step is to create a look that best complements all of the elements of your wedding, and consider the following options and styles for wedding makeup:

Neat and Tidy Eyebrows 
In the world of wedding makeup, the eyebrows are often overlooked. That's too bad because many brides will miss out on techniques that help frame the face, add shape, and create depth. Shaping and grooming your eyebrows can enhance your overall look. Make sure to book an appointment that is about 8 weeks before your wedding date. We don’t want you have a poor reaction to the process. If all goes well, the brows are usually ready for a wax a week before your wedding.

Why is a neat eyebrow an asset for a bride? Because when she goes to apply eye makeup, her entire face lights up. Try filling in your eyebrows with a soft powder for a complete look.

Eye Shadow

Before applying eye shadow, make sure to use an eye shadow primer, which helps keep your wedding makeup in place, as well as increases its staying power. A common mistake brides make is to replace eye shadow primer with concealer. Keep in mind that these kinds of products do not dry in the same manner and can cause smearing, creasing, and runny results.

Mascara and Eyelashes
Your special day is sure to bring an assortment of heartfelt moments and tears are sure to follow. Avoid a wedding makeup disaster by applying waterproof mascara to your eyelashes. I suggest using a cream-based mascara because it is resistant to water and will not smear, crumble, or smudge. For the bride that doesn’t want to bother with applying mascara, there's always the simple solution of false eyelashes, which can transform 'blah' non-existent lashes into a full, natural-looking display.

Lips
When selecting a lipstick color, it's best to browse options that will withstand congratulatory smooching of relatives and of course, your first kiss with your husband. With this in mind, you may want to forego dazzling lip glosses, which look quite attractive, but have the potential to quickly wipe away. The kind of lipstick you choose will also play an important role – remember that matte, cream, or semi-matte lipsticks stay on longer than sheer selections. However, a long-lasting lipstick will make your lips feel dry, which is why I usually suggest brides invest in a good clear coat.

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