On the day of your wedding, youll be spending part of your time preparing your hair, makeup, and any other beauty touches. Traditional indoor weddings require basic beauty prep, but there are a few things you’ll need to add to your list for a outdoor beach wedding. Being prepared and planning ahead will go a long way in making your look last for the whole day.
Start planning your hair and makeup about 2 months before the big event. You can use this time to do practice runs with any makeup, hair styles, or tanner you plan to use at the wedding. To get your look started, its usually best to begin with your hairstyle. Do a quick mental inventory of your wedding location. Will it be hot and humid or cool and windy? Humidity and wind are two quick ways to ruin a long and flowing hairstyle. It may be best to choose a partial or full up do. If your hair is naturally straight, don’t count on curls lasting the whole event. Try to work with the natural look of your hair and humidity resistant or extra hold products to keep everything in place.
Makeup can become an issue in hot and humid environments as well. Before you apply any makeup, you should apply a light sun screen moisturizer. This will prevent you from getting a red nose or cheeks before your day is over. Try different sweat proof concealers to find one that stays even on your face. Some have a tendency to tear up and melt off if you begin to perspire. Finally, waterproof mascara and eyeliner will be a must. Creamy eye shadows also tend to do better with perspiration than they powder counterparts. You can apply your makeup and go for a run to test them out.
The last two areas to check off on your beauty list will be your skin and nails. You’re likely to be wearing open-toed or no shoes at all, so shell out the extra cash for a pedicure before your big day. You can also get a manicure while you’re there, or apply your own French tip nails. Skin should be treated the same way as your face. Apply a sweat proof sun screen to avoid any redness in wedding pictures. Not all brides choose to use spray tanning at their events, but if you do make sure to test it out first! Get a spray tan done a couple months before your event to see if your like the way it looks. If you decide to go with this option, step into the spray tanner at least 3 days before your event. It’ll give you time to correct any tanning mistakes.
