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Think long-lasting care
This is the perfect time to go do and buy all the things you have always wanted to that, but might not have had the time or budget to pull it off.
Take Care of Your Skin.
Visit a Dermatologist, or pick up a quality skincare routine. For example, get in the habit of moisturizing your face and neck. I have very sensitive skin, so I use CeraVe, but if I’d recommend visiting a Dermatologist to figure out what works best with your skin. If budget is an issue, remember that one visit can help you with your skin for the next decade. I brought a list of my skin concerns, when I noticed my rosacea flaring up, my general diet, and so on. From there, we found a great skincare routine + makeup types that has completely changed my skin.Wear Quality Makeup (or hire an artist that uses quality makeup)
In 2018, I met with makeup artist for top magazines and brands, Chelsea Ann. She taught me the quality of makeup can affect how the bride feels throughout the entire wedding day + photos/video. I asked her if there is one brand that works best on wedding days in terms of durability, longevity, and diversity, and she said, “Bobbi Brown Makeup.” So keep that in mind when finding a makeup artist - I have several in Texas, Colorado, and California I can recommend. Otherwise, go to Ulta or Sephora to find what works for your skin texture and color. For my wedding day, I wore Urban Decay Foundations with the All-Night Long-Lasting Setting Spray and it somehow stayed solid in my 98 degree at 100% humidity wedding day.
Whiten Your Teeth (if you haven’t before)
Perhaps you are one of those people with incredible teeth. I’m not, and I often find myself lightening up clients teeth because they aren’t very white. We could blame it on coffee culture, but either way, maybe whitening your teeth a few times before your wedding could be helpful. I use Crest 3D White Professional Strips once or twice a month to basically get rid of any coffee stains on my teeth.
Men, whether you have facial or not, shave or trim two days before your wedding — then don’t touch your face.
Seriously, this is the biggest issue I hear from people after they get their wedding photos. “Can you edit out his razor burn please?” and I can’t help but think that a reminder two days before the wedding date would’ve helped out.
It’s just best to avoid this razor burn issue all together by taking care of your skin and facial hair before the wedding day. My husband has an incredible facial hair routine listed below that he uses to make sure his beard hair isn’t wirey, the skin underneath is moisturized, and that he doesn’t have razor burn.
Start a facial hair route. Get moisturizer, beard oil, and a high quality razor.
Get comfortable with the look you will have on your wedding date.
Use a new razor and shave two days before the wedding. This will give your skin time to heal. If you are just trimming your facial hair, do so carefully.
If you don’t know what to do about your facial hair, we recommend visiting a barber. Get acquainted with his/her work on your face a few visits before your wedding week.
Skip the booze
This one is widely unpopular - I get it - but alcohol dehydrates skin, can make you sluggish, and if used excessively in one night … well, you know. My hope for your wedding day is that you feel upbeat, lively on your feet and in your spirit, your skin feels radiant, and your stress is very minimal. Alcohol might be better enjoyed after the ceremony?
The other reason why this is on the list is that I have done numerous weddings in which the groom + his buddies have been drinking since the early morning. I love that they are celebrating him, but during these weddings in particular, the groom and his friends were less likely to want to take photos,