Wondering What Wedding Makeup Look You Should go with?
Choosing the perfect bridal makeup look can be challenging.
Follow these simple steps to select the wedding makeup look option that suits you the most.
If you're planning on wearing makeup for your nuptials, it's best to select your look beforehand. But where do you even begin your search? Here is how to choose the perfect wedding makeup look, plus the biggest mistakes when it comes to selecting your wedding day glam.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by all of the options available, we have good news. There are several factors you can take into consideration to narrow your search. The weather forecast and your wedding day outfit, for example, can influence what kind of makeup look you rock on the big day.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many couples have rethought their weddings into small budget and into A sudden secretive fashion. As such, to-be-weds have done their own glam for their initial celebrations. If you're in a similar situation, we got professional advice on how to achieve your dream wedding makeup look on your own at home.
If you want more support, our Master Makeup Artists will offer a virtual consultation to walk you through the look and explain the different makeup application steps by booking a Free Consultation.
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How to Choose Your Wedding Makeup Look.
You don't have to spend hours scrolling through pictures online to find your wedding makeup look. Pros suggest drawing inspiration from the plans you've already made. Of course, you can rock whatever wedding makeup look you want. But if you're having trouble making a decision, these tips might help.
Summarize your wedding day in three words “Formal”, “Classic”, “Black tie”
The first thing to do is to describe your wedding in three words. If you're going for tranquil-relaxed-beach vibes, you don't want your makeup to be too formal, Instead, you'd likely want breezy, natural-looking makeup to match the setting. The same goes if your three words are Formal-Classic-Black tie—you want your makeup to reflect that.
So, narrow down your vision to three words and visualize from there. It'll help you hone in on your dream wedding makeup look quickly.
Pull inspiration from celebrities.
High Style’s Master Artist and celebrity makeup artist Cloe Vitale advises her clients to send a few pictures of celebrities' makeup that they admire.
"This is an easy way to narrow down makeup looks that would match not only their dress or venue, but one that best suits their personality," she explains. "The goal is for the [to-be-wed] to feel beautiful and comfortable in [their] own skin, so knowing what they think is beautiful to them is most important." Round up some of your favorite red carpet moments and look for similarities.
Are you attracted to their neutral smokey eyeshadow? Their stunning red lipstick? Once you figure out what you like about their looks, then you can personalize it to suit you.
Take your wedding day outfit into consideration.
Your wedding day attire can influence your wedding makeup look. High Style’s Master Artist and celebrity makeup artist Cloe Vitale says that she normally asks clients to draw inspiration from their outfit. That way, there's a theme to the entire look.
For example, a glamorous ball gown pairs well with a classic cat eye and red lip, while a breezy jumpsuit might go better with a barely-there makeup look.
Check the weather forecast.
It may seem silly, but checking the weather forecast can help you decide on a wedding makeup look. If you’re in a really warm climate, you should focus on lighter makeup and all waterproof products. If you're exchanging vows on a cold wintery day, you might want to use products that hydrate the skin to keep your day-of glow going.
Once you check the weather forecast for your wedding day, consult a professional makeup artist to get their expert opinion on what kind of products you should be using.
Ask your loved ones for their opinions.
If you truly can't decide on a wedding makeup look, we recommend leaning on people you trust. Your close family and friends will always give it to you straight and will never steer you wrong.
Gather your favorite looks and go through them with your loved ones, for example, create "yes" and "no" piles to narrow down your options.
If you have more than one favorite, pick your favorite feature of each and modify the overall look to fit your personality.
Go with something classic.
All the pros agree you can't go wrong with a classic wedding makeup look. Old-school Hollywood glam was simple and highlighted one facial feature.
Meaning, the focus was either the eyes or the lips and never both, which resulted in an understated, timeless look. If you have no clue where to start, go back in time, those looks will never go out of style!.
Be intentional with your selections.
Pinterest and Instagram are great sources of inspiration. However, here’s a tip on how to narrow down your choices in an endless sea of images.
We encourage the bride to be to make sure they select makeup looks on women with similar skin tones and/or features. That way you'll have a better idea of how the glam will look on you.
Prioritize your preferences.
These are all suggestions if you're feeling lost. Your wedding makeup look doesn't have to match your outfit—these are simple tips to help with your search.
If you want to rock neon eyeshadow, a dark purple lip or a sparkly glowing complexion, that's exactly what you should do. At the end of the day, your opinion is the one that matters, so wear whatever makeup makes you feel like you.
Choose the perfect BRIDAL MAKEUP LOOK by scheduling a consultation with a Master Makeup Artist.
