From Your Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist — Please Read Before the Big Day!

Your wedding makeup will photograph beautifully and last all night—but only if the canvas (your skin) is properly prepped. Makeup can only do so much… the rest starts with you.

Here’s how to get your skin, hair (and yourself) ready for the big day:

Bridal Beauty Prep Guide

Everything You Need to Know Before Your Wedding Day

Beautiful bridal hair and makeup starts long before wedding morning. Healthy skin, proper preparation, and thoughtful planning make all the difference in creating a flawless, long-lasting look.

Your Bridal Beauty Timeline

4–6 Months Before

Your skin is the foundation of beautiful makeup. If you're investing in professional bridal makeup, investing in your skin is just as important.

We recommend starting a customized skincare routine several months before your wedding.

• Schedule regular facials to improve hydration, texture, and overall skin health.

• Gently exfoliate 2–3 times per week.

• Moisturize daily using products appropriate for your skin type.

• Drink plenty of water.

• Avoid introducing too many new skincare products close to your wedding.

Our Recommendation:
Plan for at least two professional facials before your wedding to ensure your skin responds well to treatments.

Dermaplaning is one of our favorite bridal treatments. It removes peach fuzz and dead skin, allowing makeup to apply smoother and photograph beautifully.

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1–2 Weeks Before

• Schedule your final facial approximately one week before your wedding.

• Color your hair 1–2 weeks before.

• Wax or tint brows 3–7 days before.

• If you're getting Botox or filler, complete those treatments at least 1–2 months before your wedding.

• If you're wearing clip-in extensions, make sure they are 100% human hair and wash them with shampoo before the wedding. Recommended brands: GOO GOO, WENNA LIFE, LUXY, BELLAMI

2–3 Days Before

• Schedule your manicure and pedicure before your spray tan.

• Complete any shaving or body hair removal before your spray tan.

2 Days Before

For the best results:

• Schedule your spray tan approximately two days before your wedding.

• Avoid tanning your face (unless it’s a Clear spray tan) whenever possible to reduce patchiness or makeup clinging.

• Moisturize regularly after your first rinse.

• Avoid exfoliating, swimming, or long hot showers after your tan develops.

Don't worry—we'll perfectly match your face to your body using professional makeup.

Your Bridal Trial

Your bridal preview is one of the most important parts of the process.

This appointment allows us to:

• Bring your vision to life

• Test products

• Discuss your preferences

• Review your skincare routine

• Make personalized recommendations before the wedding

Please remember:

Your trial is not your final wedding look. Think of it as creating the blueprint. Small adjustments on the wedding day are completely normal and allow us to perfect every detail based on your skin, dress, lighting, weather, and overall bridal vision.

The Night Before

Hair

• Wash and thoroughly blow-dry your hair.

• Hair should be completely clean and completely dry.

• Avoid arriving with wet hair.

• Skip heavy oils, leave-in conditioners, dry shampoo, or styling products.

• Wash and dry clip-in extensions beforehand.

Skin

• Remove all makeup before bed.

• Moisturize as usual.

• Gently exfoliate your lips and apply lip balm.

• Stay hydrated.

• Get a good night's sleep.

Wedding Morning

Hair

Please arrive with:

• Clean, completely dry hair

• No heavy styling products

• Clip-in extensions (if wearing them)

• Veil and all hair accessories

Makeup

Please arrive with:

• A clean face

• No makeup

• No SPF

• Minimal skincare- none is best, we will prep you (avoid heavy oils immediately before your appointment)

  Dress & Veil Steaming

  Please ensure that all dress and veil steaming is completed before hair and makeup begins.

  Steam and humidity can cause hairstyles to fall, create frizz, and shorten the longevity of your makeup. To protect everyone's finished look and keep the morning running smoothly, all steaming should be completed before anyone is in the beauty chair.

  If steaming needs to be done after services are complete, we recommend having someone not receiving hair or makeup services handle it in a separate area away from the beauty team.

Inspiration Photos

Please have 2–3 inspiration photos ready for both hair and makeup.

For the most realistic expectations, choose photos of someone with similar hair color, hair length, skin tone, and facial features to your own.

If your bridal party is receiving services, encourage everyone to bring inspiration photos as well. This helps us personalize each look while keeping the bridal party cohesive.

Getting Ready Space

A comfortable setup makes the morning run much more smoothly.

If you're staying in a hotel or bridal suite, we recommend requesting:

• Extra long tables

• Low-back hairs

• Good natural lighting

• Access to electrical outlets

Please arrange these the night before rather than the morning of your wedding whenever possible.

Having a dedicated beauty space allows our team to stay organized, keeps products off the floor/beds, and helps us stay perfectly on schedule.

Emotional Prep

Wedding mornings are emotional—in the best way!

If you plan on reading letters, opening gifts, or sharing sentimental moments, we recommend doing so before makeup begins. This helps preserve your makeup for photographs and prevents unnecessary touch-ups.

If you'd rather save these moments for later, we'll happily work with your timeline.

We also recommend designating a trusted point person (planner, maid of honor, coordinator, or family member) to answer other vendor questions so you can relax and enjoy your morning.

Touch-Up Essentials

Your makeup is designed to last all day, but we recommend keeping a few items nearby:

• Your lip product for reapplication

• A small tube of clear DUO lash glue (just in case)

• Pressed powder if you tend to become oily

• Setting Spray

Final Reminders

✔ Eat breakfast.

✔ Stay hydrated.

✔ Wear a button-down, zip-up, or robe that won't disturb your finished hair and makeup.

✔ Remind everyone receiving hair services to arrive with clean, completely dry hair.

✔ Bring all accessories, extensions, jewelry, and veils.

✔ Relax and enjoy every moment—we'll take care of the rest.