Schedule a trial no matter who is doing your hair and makeup. We recommend scheduling a fitting on the same day as well so you can make sure everything works together – hair, makeup, jewelry, shoes, and the dress! Look at yourself in pictures, and take some throughout the day to make sure you start and end with your best face forward!- Don’t wash your hair. It is much easier for your hair stylist to tame that updo if your hair is a bit on the dirty side. It’s also one less thing to worry about that morning!
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Cut back on the salt. Salty foods make you look and feel bloated. Eating a healthy, balanced diet before your wedding will help bring on the bridal glow from the inside out!
- Keep makeup on hand for touch-ups. Your maid of honor should have a bag close by with all the makeup you used when you got ready. At the trial, keep a record of what was used so you can purchase to have on hand in case touch-ups are necessary!
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Don’t get a massage the day before. If you want to relax with a massage, do it at least two days before the wedding. The day before doesn’t give your body enough time to recover (massages can leave you feeling a bit dehydrated and lethargic the next day).
- Wear waterproof mascara. Even the most seldom crier might shed a few tears on her wedding day – so plan for the possibility and wear waterproof mascara!
- Treat ALL your skin like a queen. Most wedding dresses reveal shoulders, back, chest or all of the above. Treat any area that will be visible as you would your face to make sure all your skin looks as radiant as possible for the big day.
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Use a high quality deodorant. Buy a few to test out before the wedding, and really put them to the test (all day at work followed by dinner and dancing)!
- Get your nails done. You might be perfectly capable of doing your own nails, but everyone deserves some pampering before their wedding. You are also much more likely to get long lasting, beautiful results when you leave it to the pros.
- Relax and smile. In the end, acting the part will go a long way! What happens happens, and all you can control on that day is you – so put on a smile and enjoy your wedding day!
Ann Arbor/Detroit
Principal Event Planner
Ana Skidmore
734.709.6656
Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Event Planner
Ashley Mason
517.936.0816
