The dress was beautiful, you still have through the ceremony and reception with no hitch, but when you thought your wedding reception was perfect, your pictures go back and you look awful. What could you do to be sure that your photos are as beautiful since the memories you might have?
• Never scrimp in your photographer. Nobody’s gonna remember when your bouquets had daisies or rare, exotic orchids. But years from now, your great grand children will likely be looking at your wedding album. They’re besides souvenirs, they’re heirlooms. Spend on them.
• Avoid complicated hairstyles and veils. You’ll be walking, too busy speaking with guests to discover the mirror. You don’t would like your veil hanging sideways, or perhaps your bangs plastered in your face. Keep it simple and stylish. If you want a dramatic veil for the walk around the aisle, get a style that permits you to detach part of it, so you have something less cumbersome at the reception.
• Buy or come up with a small clutch bag or pouch which fits your gown. It should carry blotting paper, pressed powder, lipstick and blush. Ask your attendant to keep it handy to suit your needs.
• Wear waterproof mascara. You will cry a great deal. It’s guaranteed. Black mascara will run and then leave unflattering raccoon eyes.
• Don’t wear heavy powder eyeshadow. Again, you may cry. You will also sweat from walking in heavy makeup, a thick gown, and countless guests milling surrounding you. Powder smears and cakes, and winds up under your eyes.
• Don’t wear sheer lipstick. You’ll eat rid of it. Or if you choose to do, wear a matte or semi-matte base and apply the sheer lipstick like a top coat. Be sure to blot well, or it’ll turn out around the mouth area or on your teeth.
• Don’t wear heavy shimmery makeup, unless it’s applied by the professional makeup artist. It doesn’t photograph well under poor lighting conditions. If you need to do, apply only around the eyes.
• Bridal makeup needs to be soft and romantic, not harsh. Natural pinks are most flattering, and incredibly make you seem like a “blushing bride”. Avoid hard-edged contouring and dramatic browns, unless blended well and kept near to the eyeline. Even lipsticks should go through pinks and brownish pinks. Bright reds look too harsh worn against a white dress.
• You’ll need good foundation that lasts long but doesn’t cake. The trick has been moisturizer first and allow it “set”. This will prime skin. Apply a matte or cream foundation, then concealer. Dust powder foundation using a brush.
• Take good photographs immediately after the ceremony, when everyone’s makeup is still intact. You should have solo shots, couple shots, and group photos with your entourage, friends, family members.
• Ask a couple of black and white photographs. They will have a soft, romantic feel.
• If you’ll be having outdoor photographs, light is most flattering every day and at dusk. Avoid any outdoor shots from 11 am to 2 pm; everyone will only be squinting.