Wedding Make-Up: Preparing For Your Day

Brides are so focused on the wedding gown, that they tend to leave out other factors in creating their wedding day look.  The one I want to address in this blog post is wedding day make-up and prepping your skin.

• If you have skin issues, reach out to a dermatologist 5-6 months before the wedding to start a skincare regime.
• If you don't already...make sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water 
• Always have a make-up trial with the artist 3-4 months before your wedding, even if there is a fee involved involved.  You do not want to be shocked by your "look" on one of the most important days of your life. 
• Speak with your make-up artist at least a month before the wedding to confirm date, time and location.
• Ask your make-up artist about the brand of lipstick you will be wearing on wedding day and purchase a tube for touch-ups.
• Never get a facial the day before or on your wedding day in case of breakouts or skin irritation.
• Have you wedding make-up applied at least one-hour before you are to put on your wedding gown.

Also check out our blog - Budgeting Beyond The Wedding Gown.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credit: Kelly Braman Photography)

Your Best Face On Wedding Day

Brides are so focused on the wedding gown, that they tend to leave out other factors in creating their wedding day look.  The one I want to address in this blog post is wedding day make-up and prepping your skin.

• If you have skin issues, reach out to a dermatologist 5-6 months before the wedding to start a skincare regime.
• If you don't already...make sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
• Always have a make-up trial with the artist 3-4 months before your wedding, even if there is a fee involved involved.  You do not want to be shocked by your "look" on one of the most important days of your life.
• Speak with your make-up artist at least a month before the wedding to confirm date, time and location.
• Ask your make-up artist about the brand of lipstick you will be wearing on wedding day and purchase a tube for touch-ups.
• Never get a facial the day before or on your wedding day in case of breakouts or skin irritation.
• Have you wedding make-up applied at least one-hour before you are to put on your wedding gown.

Also check out our blog - Budgeting Beyond The Wedding Gown.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credit: Rush Photography and Videography)

Things Couples Tend To Forget

Wedding day is extremely hectic and fast pace...even with a wedding planner on your team :)  While planning your fabulous wedding day, there are some things that tend to get left out or go unnoticed until the day you say "I Do".  Check out the list below and add these simple tasks to your to-do list or to the to-do list of one of your wedding party members.

• Bring the marriage license to wedding rehearsal.  Do not wait until wedding day to reveal this VERY important document to the officiant.
• Make sure to put the final payment and gratuities in sealed envelopes with the vendors name noted.
• If your make-up artist is not staying with you the entire day, make sure to have a small handbag that includes lipstick and/or lip gloss, plus face or translucent powder.  
• Bring comfy shoes to change into during the dance portion of the wedding reception.  It's better to have them onsite and not need them than to have blisters on your feet.
• Assign someone the task of transporting your wedding gifts home.
• If you have not checked into your wedding night suite prior to the ceremony, make sure to bring your overnight bag to the reception.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credit - Ven Sherrod Photography)

The 3rd Episode of The Wedding Planners

I'm so excited to share with you the 3rd episode of The Wedding Planners!  Our holiday episode is chalked full of laughter!  Thank you so much for all the views and positive feedback since our debut episode back in October and I'm sure the 3rd episode will not disappoint!  We will be talking about wedding cakes and  with Mary Winslow of Cake Chicago; great DJing tips from Harsh Singh of DJ Harsh Chicago; and how to prepare your face for wedding day make-up from celebrity make-up artist Sonia Roselli.

The Wedding Planners holiday set created by Daniel's Florist and Art of Imagination

It wouldn't be a holiday episode of we didn't dress the part! LOL!

Holiday kisses to you from The Wedding Planners!

The Wedding Planners with their guests Sonia Roselli and DJ Harsh

Make sure to check us out at www.thewedplanners.com and share the 3rd episode with your friends!  And many thanks to Rush Event Photography and Video Productions for producing and directing a fab show!

Until next time...Watch The Wedding Planners and WEDologize!

Beautiful Bride Countdown

 

As you move forward with planning your wedding, don't forget about your wedding day look.  I'm not speaking of your gown and accessories, but about your hair and make-up for the big day.  Even for the most beautiful bride, and you all will be on your BIG day, the regime should begin months in advance to avoid the horrified scream in the mirror when your eye shadow is blue and your hair looks like it did in the 80's :)  Consider the timeline below when scheduling your beauty appointments:

8-12 months before the BIG Day
Consult a trainer or create a workout plan
Discuss skin concerns w/ doctor or dermatologist
Going for a new cut or color, this is the perfect time to try it out

5-7 months before the BIG day
Begin skincare regime
Play around with veils and headpieces


3-4 months before the BIG Day
Book your initial hair trial appointment
Book your make-up trial appointment
Begin maintenance on your hands and feet

1-2 months before the BIG Day
Have your hair appointment with your headpiece and jewelery
Get teeth cleaned and start whitening treatment
Select your wedding day nail color
Increase your workout regime
Finalize your make-up look 


1-2 weeks before the BIG Day
Schedule final hair maintenance appointments (relaxer, color touch-up, and/or trim)
Have a hydrating facial
Schedule a full body massage
Pack your wedding day beauty bag
Confirm location times with hair stylist and make-up artist for wedding day

Day before the BIG day
Have a manicure and pedicure
RELAX!!!


Until next time...WEDologize!


(photo credit: www.wedding-beauty.com)