Picture Perfect Wedding Makeup Top Tips

It’s incredible how a well-applied makeup can transform a woman!

Here are some helpful hints on how you can look photo-fantastic on your wedding day.

Always hire a professional makeup artist and hairdresser. Hiring an expert to create your look will reduce your stress levels on the day, and ultimately give you the best photographic results.

Never go for a look that is too trendy or experimental, as you will love to regret it! Your photographs are forever and you don’t want to be looking at a bouffant hairdo and red lipstick for the next 20 years, just because they happened to be fashionable the year you got married. Classic looks last forever and nothing beats the simplicity of sleek elegance – think Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn for timeless style.

If you have a signature style, then work with it on your wedding day. If you are unsure of what suits you, find pictures of what you like and experiment with different looks. Get honest advice from friends and trial your wedding hair and makeup look until you get it right. Focus on details that could influence your makeup palate, like the colour of your flowers.

Having your skin look good is essential and choosing the right foundation is of utmost importance. Always match the colour to your neck and chest. As most brides prefer a sun-kissed look, this could mean choosing a warmer-toned base. Liquid foundation provides a more natural result while still giving a full coverage.

Be careful with shimmer powders and shiny eyeshadows. You will be photographed in all types of light and often with a flash, so you want to avoid a reflective effect. Of you are going for a dewy makeup look then keep the T-zone shine free. Apply shimmer only to the cheek and brow bones for a fresh effect.

Because long-lasting lipsticks can be quite dry, fill your lips in with a lip pencil first, followed by your lipstick and gloss of choice. The best colours are soft roses, berries, browns and buff tones. Avoid frosty orange at all costs! If you choose a red, keep it matte, as it has a tendency to run.

Professionally applied makeup should last all day, but for pre-photo touch-ups have a bridesmaid carry a pressed powder and mirror, lipstick and gloss, plus tissues and cotton buds. Keep an eye on each other for shiny noses and smudged lip gloss!

For hair that looks great in photos, follow these tips:

Avoid curly tendrils or long wisps of hair, as they can look messy and dated.
Work with your natural hair texture. If your hair is dead straight or super curly, choose a style that suits it.
If you are wearing your hair loose, always pull the front pieces back so as not to hide your face.
Veils can create a ‘drowning’ effect if placed too high on the head – keep them low at the back for a more modern look.
Create interest at the back of your hair. Stylish chignons look great interwoven with flowers and crystals.
Always get your hair coloured as close to your wedding as possible. You don’t want re-growth in your photos!

No matter what, the most important thing on your wedding day is that you fell and look a million dollars. Make sure you are 100 per cent happy with your look before hand to avoid stress and indecision on the day.

Getting your hair and makeup done should be the most relaxing part of the day…. Enjoy!