BRIDE’S GETTING READY: TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WEDDING PREPARATION
In this article, we share our experience with brides on preparing for their wedding day, managing the bride’s getting ready process, and offer recommendations on creating the bridal look and applying makeup on the big day.
The Bride’s Getting Ready Moment
Getting ready is undoubtedly an exciting and important part of the wedding day preparations. On your wedding day, there are no small details — every element contributes to creating a magical and memorable atmosphere. Every bride dreams of feeling beautiful and unique on this special day.
The main role of a wedding stylist is to make the bride happy and help her transform by complementing her look with a fitting hairstyle and makeup. The bride’s look consists of the wedding dress, hairstyle, makeup, and small details like shoes, accessories, veil, and bouquet. All these components should harmonize, emphasizing the bride’s beauty and taste. That is why it is crucial to entrust your look to a professional wedding stylist who understands you, listens carefully, and earns your trust.
Preparing the Bride for the Wedding
The wedding hairstyle and makeup are the most important elements of the bridal look. We recommend finding a stylist and makeup artist who truly hears and understands your wishes. Psychological comfort is key during the look-creation process. That’s why we often have relaxed conversations with our brides about their preferences, tastes, and wedding day plans. We love working closely with brides to help create a magical atmosphere on their wedding day.
At the start, we always ask our brides to gather as much visual inspiration as possible. Nowadays, countless blogs and websites offer wedding looks, hairstyles, and makeup ideas. Pinterest, Instagram, and Google will suggest a wealth of images with different styles and bridal looks. We carefully tailor a cohesive look to suit your dress, its style and cut, jewelry details, and the ceremony venue.
Trial of the Bridal Look
We strongly recommend doing a trial run of your bridal look. Even if you know exactly what you want, during the makeup and hairstyle trial we try out several options and take photos of each look. These photos will help you choose the most liked and comfortable version for your wedding day. It’s best to schedule the trial well in advance, so you can feel completely calm on your big day.
Your stylist should update you on the latest trends and advise which hairstyle and makeup will best fit your style. After the trial, our brides feel confident and relaxed — exactly how every bride should feel before her wedding.
Using only tested, high-quality luxury cosmetics and styling products is essential for the bridal look. This ensures that your makeup and hairstyle stay flawless and fresh throughout the entire day!
Tips for the Bride’s Getting Ready on the Wedding Day
- Wash your hair twice with shampoo and use conditioner the day before the wedding, then blow-dry without styling or treatment products.
- Avoid straightening irons or tying hair with elastics to prevent creases; this applies to the trial day too.
- Cleanse your face and prepare it with a light moisturizing cream or sheet mask about 20 minutes before the stylist arrives.
- Apply moisturizing lip gloss.
Additional Wedding Preparation Advice
- Avoid experimenting with new hairstyles or looks right before the wedding. If you have skin issues to address, visit a dermatologist or esthetician at least three weeks before the event.
- On your wedding day, have powder or mattifying wipes and lipstick ready to refresh your makeup throughout the day.
- Choose a quiet, comfortable space at home or hotel for your getting-ready routine, with good natural light near a window, an outlet or extension cord, and a table for cosmetics and styling tools.
- Confirm beforehand if your stylist can also do makeup or hair for bridesmaids and mothers, since they may have other appointments scheduled after your wedding.
- Watch your diet and avoid excessive salt and sugar before the wedding to prevent swelling and skin breakouts.
- Do not try new cosmetic products within three weeks of the wedding.
- Based on our experience, the calmest and happiest getting-ready moments happen in a hotel room or private apartment away from guests, family, and the groom — free from fuss and distractions.
- The bride’s emotional calmness is the most important factor on such a significant day. We recommend creating a joyful and festive morning, accompanied by a friendly photographer and a top stylist who will set a positive tone for the entire day!