| Many make-up artists recommend regular facials, with a two-week break before your wedding day. You might like to enjoy the smooth and soft benefits of exfoliation. This can be for your face or your entire body. Silky smooth skin provides a better foundation for make-up too. It is generally accepted to use a professional make-up artist. Remember that your make-up will probably have to cope with tears, photographers and a multitude of kisses and hugs. Make-up should always be applied after hair styling as it can wash off or smudge during the treatment.
A lot of colour is not necessary and a natural look is usually recommended. Good make-up will help make wonderful photographs so consider what you want and gather photographs of looks you like. Always invest in a trial make-up to help familiarise yourself with the make-up artist and to help her determine what looks best for you. Most make-up artists will come to where you are getting ready and prepare you and your bridesmaids prior to the ceremony. This usually includes a mini facial prior to the make-up.
Many make-up artists will leave the bride’s make-up until last, in order for the make-up to be fresh. Although intentions may be good, often consideration is not given to what will happen if something goes wrong or if everyone is running late. Instead, it is better that the bride goes first or second and is refreshed prior to leaving for the church. This way, if the preparation does run a little late, the bride is still ready on time. Discuss the order with your make-up artist. Also, it is a lovely idea to include the groom’s family such as his mother and sister when organising make-ups so they feel a special part of your day.
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