Whatever the brand, two things that simply must be in your bridal makeup bags are a quality primer and setting powder. Some of our real brides’ favourite brands include MAC, Charlotte Tilbury, Laura Mercier, Clinique and Bobbi Brown, but there are many more available. Your hands will likely never be photographed this much again though, so make sure a manicure makes it onto your pre-wedding treatment list. Getting engaged is the perfect excuse for a manicure for many brides, and with a ring to show off, who can blame them? Often simpler but no less significant, many brides let their wedding bands slip their minds once they have been chosen. You can also get facial products to pamper yourself at home. Just make sure you forgo any facial treatments in the week leading up to your wedding to avoid the risk of redness. Over a series of treatments, your skin will be rejuvenated as the impurities are washed away, so you have the best blank canvas for your makeup artist to work from. While we’re at it, we’ve got a hair timeline for you too (we’re generous like that).īrides and beauty professionals alike advocate regular facials in the approach to your big day. Deep conditioning hair masks in particular will keep your locks looking luscious.Īnd if you’re the kind of gal who just loves a schedule, then Anna Sorbie’s expert bridal beauty countdown is just the calendar you need. Don’t delay your next trim and keep them six-weekly moving forwards, then support your stylist’s work with the regular use of a quality conditioner.

Now is also the time to revamp your haircare routine if you’ve let it slip (and we’ve all been guilty of it).

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