Everyone wants to wow by looking their best on their wedding day. Wedding preparations can leave you exhausted, which will show on your wedding day if you do not adequately care for yourself.
The following are handy tips to help you look your best on your big day.
1. Choose Clothes in Advance
The wedding dress is the whole ceremony's focus and must be perfect. This is why it is good to pick one in advance without unnecessary delays. You have to prepare your dress for the wedding and you for the dress, meaning that you should ensure that it perfectly fits and matches the overall style of the occasion. The same applies to the groom; he should get a well-fitting tuxedo in advance.
Closely related to a wedding dress or tuxedo are the shoes. Both the bride and groom should get stylish but comfortable footwear. If the groom were wearing a tuxedo for the wedding, a nice pair of tuxedo shoes would be ideal.
2. Make your Skin Glow
A woman should have a routine to keep her skin glowing. This includes not sleeping with makeup, using face creams and masks, etc., but the usual beauty routine may not be enough when preparing for a wedding. To get your skin glowing, you should combine deep pore cleansing, chemical peels, and the like, but you should consult a beauty expert before trying something new.
3. Exercise and Diet
Many people dread exercising, but diet alone cannot be enough to have your body in shape for your wedding. If you do not like going to the gym, join a fitness class or group that appeals to you.
However, do not prioritize exercises such as Pilates and yoga, although they may seem incredible. These exercises won't give you the outcome of traditional weight-lifting and cardio exercises. Stay away from high-calorie and high-fat foods.
If your objective is to tone your body and lose weight, remember that this is a science and game of numbers. You have to burn more calories than you take to lose weight, reduce carbohydrates, and increase your protein and vegetable intake.
4. Makeup
Your makeup is as essential as your wedding dress. Before deciding what to use, it would be wise to study current makeup trends. However, your makeup must also reflect your personality and make you feel and look beautiful.
Bridal makeup should always compliment the bride's dress and facial features. Please do not wait for the wedding day to try on the makeup; rehearse it once you choose what to use. Doing this will not risk getting surprises if the makeup does not suit your face or wedding dress.
5. Choose your Hairstyle in Advance
Do not experiment with a new hairstyle at your wedding. Choose a wedding hairstyle that suits you. Remember to hire a suitable stylist who will consider your attire, makeup, hair, face and the wedding venue.
Be sure to adapt a hairstyle that is compatible with you and that you are comfortable with.
6. Have a Professional Manicure
A manicure should not be done too early or too late. If you have it too early, you risk chipped polish or broken nails. Therefore, do not give it time to get damaged. If you're not a fan of overly long nails, trim and polish your nails nicely.
Remember that your hands will be in everyone's line of sight on your wedding day.
7. Whiten your Teeth
You can use homemade whiteners to brighten your teeth as they work, just like those used by professionals. However, like all good things, it takes time to whiten teeth. It can take up to two months to attain the perfect smile and avert any tooth-sensitivity issues nearer to the ceremony.
You can also seek the advice of a teeth whitening professional to help you develop a game plan.
8. Hydrate
Besides cutting out processed foods, sugar, fats, and salt, hydration is a fitness and beauty secret. Drinking more water helps flush out toxins from the body, which leaves your skin glowing. In addition, water makes you feel more balanced and fuller; hence you won't crave junk food as much.
9. Wedding Photo Preparation
The smartest thing to do in anticipation of your wedding is to have a pre-wedding photo shoot. Although it might cost you, you'll have peace of mind by knowing that your wedding photos will be perfect. Wear your choice of makeup during the trial photo shoot and see how it shows in the pictures.
Ask your photographer to take the photographs with and without flash to ensure each shot turns perfect.
