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Wedding Makeup and Beauty Checklist

What bride doesn't love a handy checklist?

These will help you to keep on top of your makeup and beauty routine for your big day. Why not print them out and add them to your file.

Collect magazine pictures of looks you love
Have your dress or photos of your dress available. Fabric swatches of the bridesmaids’ dresses, along with details of your jewellery and flowers are also a great help to your makeup artist.
Arrange to have your makeup trial at the same time of day as your wedding so you can see exactly how you will look on the day.
Let your makeup artist know about any allergies or skin conditions you or your attendants have.
If you have a favourite lipstick colour, bring it along – it may be perfect for the day and will save you buying another.
If you don’t have a skincare routine, start one now. As a qualified beauty therapist, I can get you started in the right direction. Advancements in skincare treatments now provide you will many options. You can choose anything from a relaxing facial to nourish and hydrate your skin right through to more advanced treatments such as IPL, dermabrasion and OmniluxTM to name a few. We’re often tired, run down and a little stressed just prior to a big event, so our skin needs all the help it can get.
If you’re planning a spray tan and you’ve never had one before, have a trail run before the day to get the colour right.

Complete any facial treatments, waxing and spray tans 1-2 days prior to your wedding day.
Have your eyebrows shaped (not just waxed) by an eyebrow specialist. It will make all the difference to your look. See my 'Ultimate Eyebrow and Lash Package' for more information.
Complete manicures, pedicures and all-over-body exfoliation the day before.
Appoint a bridesmaid as your ‘Makeup Attendant’ for the day. She will carry your touch up kit and keep an eye on you throughout the day to make sure your looking your best. Ask me about my optional 'Makeup Touch-up Kits'.

Allocate an area facing natural light for the makeup artist. This is the best light for a perfect result.
On the day, simply cleanse and moisturise skin in preparation for your makeup.
Drink plenty of water and ensure you have bite size nibbles available to keep your energy up.
If you’re wearing a strapless wedding dress, wear your strapless bra while you are having your hair and makeup done. This will prevent unwelcome straps marks. Make sure you wear either a strapless top or one that buttons up, for easy removal.
It's best to eat before your makeup session to keep your lipstick is at its freshest.