Wedding Bell Blues, Greens, Purples, Satins and Lace

Tis the season for satin and lace, silk and chiffon, champagne, canapes and I Do's. No matter who you are marrying, where you are getting married, how many people have been invited etc... you want to look your best. And not just because it's a special day. It's your wedding day, and hopefully you are only doing this once so those photos and memories need to last you a long time. Long enough for your great-grandchildren to be able to oohh and aahh over how absolutely beautiful (and young) you were. Because you are (and were) and you want that husband of yours to remember too.

A few make-up tips and other tips for the big top day - 

Tip #1

Hire a professional make-up artist and hair stylist. Not only do these people know what they are doing as far as making you look your best, they can also help calm your nerves. 

If you can't (or won't) hire someone to help you bring out the natural beauty that is you, keep these things in mind:

You should wear a little make-up, especially if you are not prone to putting anything on your face.  Go down to the Chanel counter and have your shade matched in Teint Innocence Liquid make-up.  By far the best foundation for a bride.

Dust a little powder on your face - take off the shine and allow your natural glow to come through.

Brush a little blush on your cheeks and swipe a little color on your lips. Maybe even a long wearing stain so your lips don't come off on his.  Try Chanel long wearing lip stains.  MAC makes some good ones too.

If you get a little blemish, don't pick! Put a little emergency lotion from Clinique on it to help dry it out and then dab a little Visine on it to take the red out (really!). Cover with Bobbi Brown concealing stick for the face.

Tip #2

Don't ever get face waxing or a facial the week of your wedding! If you must pamper yourself in this manner be certain that you book that appointment at least 2 weeks out.

Tip #3

Get a massage a day or two before your wedding.

Tip #4

The most important of all... On the day of your wedding have a nice long bath. Drink a glass of champagne. Get the girls together for a make-up, hair and hosiery party. Wear your Grandmother's pearls and HAVE FUN!  You Are Beautiful! If you weren't, he wouldn't be marrying you.