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How to Look Great on |
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Your Wedding Day |
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from by
Melanie Mendelson (c)2005 |
Looking great on
your wedding day means being radiant, relaxed,
and ready to start a brand new existence with
the person whom you've chosen to spend your life
with. Your hair, nails, makeup, dress - and how
you look in that dress - are all part of
becoming the bride you want to be on that
special day. Since pictures taken on that day
remain part of your life forever, it's important
to look and feel your best.
Your dress is one of the most important items in
your wedding plans, so make sure you take enough
time to choose one that suits you - not your
best friend, not your
bridesmaids, and not your mother. For the day of
your wedding, you'll want a dress in which you
can stand, walk and dance in without worrying
about "wardrobe malfunctions" or causing you
discomfort. Allow necessary time if you decide
on having the dress made, but even if bought
"off the rack," you'll need to factor in time
for tailoring and any adjustments.
You don't want to overpower your dress and
headpiece with a flamboyant hair style or color
that overwhelms everything else. Keep it simple
and classic, and remember to practice the look
you want at home or with your stylist before the
wedding day.
Have your nails professionally manicured the day
before the wedding. This is one thing you don't
want to do far in advance. Reduce the chances of
a broken nail, chipped polish, or if using
applied nails, one coming off, by having your
manicure as late as possible. If you are not
inclined toward colored polishes or long
fingernails, make sure they are neatly trimmed,
filed, polished, and buffed.
Your hands will be a focus of attention when
showing off that new wedding ring and for
photos!
Makeup is the last thing you'll need to worry
over, and that comes on the big day, itself.
Don't try to transform yourself into a different
person with dramatic eye makeup or garish
lipstick. Make the real you look better!
Use a slightly heavier hand than with your usual
daytime makeup so your photos won't have you
appearing washed-out looking, but don't overdo
it. And if your wedding is at night, with more
subtle lighting, apply makeup as though you were
going to a club or restaurant at night - a
little heavier than daytime, but not much! Avoid
deep red lipstick as well as too-pale pink.
Frosted eyeshadows or lipsticks
are definite no-nos.
Buy fresh mascara to avoid clumping. Also, if
you have sensitive skin, this is NOT the time to
try a new brand. The last thing you want
to do is head for the altar with
blotches or zits thanks to an allergic reaction.
The night before your wedding is not the time
for partying so get eight hours of restful
sleep. If you're having a rehearsal dinner, or a
bachelorette bash, make sure that it ends early.
Drink moderately or, better yet, not at all.
Bloodshot eyes and a banging hangover will not
make for a fun wedding.
Don't gourge yourself the night before because
we all know that there are strange forces at
work which will try to make your wedding gown
just a wee bit snug in the morning. To overcome
excitement and nerves, try taking a long walk
-it can help with pre-nuptial jitters. A
relaxing bath with soothing background music, a
cup of herbal tea, and you should be ready to
doze off with images of a happy future
marriage in your dreams.
With these tips, you're sure to have the perfect
wedding day. May this day be the beginning of a
lifetime of joy and happiness! |
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