There is absolutely no point in searching high and low for the perfect wedding gown, veil, shoes and accessories if your beautiful face is not flawless to finish your wedding day look! I was fortunate enough to get some one-on-one time with The Makeup Dolls to find out how to avoid common mistakes made when selecting wedding day makeup looks and how to use your style and wedding theme as inspiration.
What mistakes do brides typically make when it comes to their wedding day makeup?
There are really two main mistakes. The first is not wearing enough makeup. Photography, especially with a flash, has a way of washing out our faces. Haven’t we all spent time applying makeup that looks perfect in person only to find that in photos it looks like we had barely anything on? This is the case even more so with professional photos. Deeper colors should be placed in the crease, more blush must be applied and skip the nude lip all together; opt for more color.
After our trials, we have a mini photo shoot to show brides what their makeup looks like through the lens. It is often an a-ha moment that enables them to understand the need for more makeup.
The second is not touching up! Makeup artists can send a bride out the door looking perfect, but it is up to her to maintain the look throughout the day. Retouching lips and blotting oiliness before photos is a must. Pale lips and shiny skin are a big let down when the photos arrive. Put a bridesmaid on beauty patrol; you will thank her for it later.
What are the most important things to consider before choosing the right wedding day makeup look?
Quite possibly the most important thing to consider is selecting a makeup look that takes into account the overall style and/or theme of the wedding. I believe that an overriding theme will tie into a bride’s gown choice, as well as the style she will choose for her accessories and even hairstyle.
A bride that is drawn to a soft, pretty romantic style will most often benefit by choosing a complementary look of a neutral eye with liner and lots and lots of false lashes, paired with a soft pink cheek and lip. This look draws equal attention to all features of the face. Nothing stand out in particular, but rather an overall look of beauty is achieved. Hair is most often softly curled and can be pulled back or worn down. Angela
Photo by Meg Perotti
and Lena
Photo by www.mkingphoto.com
are perfect examples of brides that chose this look and it paired perfectly with their venues and overall wedding style. These brides’ looks are pure romance; soft and perfectly pretty.
For the bride that wants something more on the side of bridal unconventional, a more dramatic look focusing on one feature, either eyes or lips, is the perfect choice.
Photo by Erica Berger
Eva was a stunning bride who wanted to really play up her eyes. We chose a truly smoky look with deep colored shadows, heavy liquid liner, lashes and more lashes, of course, all paired with a neutral cheek and lip. When you look at Eva you notice her stunning eyes. Look accomplished!
Hair of any style can work well with a more dramatic look. Eva (above) had a very messy up do that had an almost raked texture on top.
Laura Kudritzki Photography
Jamie (above) chose to build on the dramatic theme of her wedding makeup by adding height to her hair, softly teasing at the crown and pulling back the sides and cascading curls for extra drama.
It is a professional makeup and hair artist’s job to help a bride choose a look with which she is most comfortable, That may mean breaking the rules – smoky eye with a red lip or neutral eyes and lips. In the end, the most important thing is for the bride to feel and look her most beautiful on her wedding day!
The Makeup Dolls, Indiana Fischer and Violet Prather, are a makeup and hair artistry team specializing in engagement, bridal, boudoir, maternity and occasion beauty for the San Francisco Bay Area and destination! Click here to visit them online.
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