The outfit you wear on your wedding day will help set the tone for your overall bridal look. Therefore, it’s extremely important to consider every aspect of your bridal ensemble and how each individual detail (colour, fabric, embroidery, accessories, etc.) interacts with each other when defining your bridal makeup.
Your wedding look should complement your dress, face, and the style of your event rather than compete with it.
Makeup That Complements Your Outfit’s Colour
The most important step in choosing your bridal make-up is to get the colour match correct to your bridal outfit’s colour. Red, Maroon, or dark coloured lehengas tend to go well with classic make-up with bold lips and warm eyes, while lighter coloured lehengas in Pastel or Ivory tones work better with soft glam makes – for example, Dewy Skin, Neutral Lips and Soft Definition of Eyes.
Avoid any clashing colours – the tones of your make-up should harmonise with the undertone of the outfit (Warm, Cool, or Neutral).
Consider Fabric, Embroidery, and Style
More heavily embroidered gowns made from richer fabrics (i.e., Velvet or Silk) will allow for a bolder make-up look (i.e. defined eyes, contouring, bold lips). By contrast, minimalistic style or modern gowns are best suited to clean and natural-looking make-up.
If the outfit has a lot of heavy jewellery, keep the make-up soft
Makeup choices are determined by time-of-day ceremonies; therefore, if you’re getting married in daylight, use natural shades that will look fresh in sunlight, while twilight ceremonies require more dramatic makeups (darker shades) that will photograph well.
The overall appearance of the bride must be considered
For example, a sleek bun with a strong structure would look best with bold makeups (eyeshadow, mascara and lipstick) while loose curls would work well with soft makeup.
In addition, make-up trials are very important; they will give you a sense of how well your outfits work together and will help you to avoid any accidental skin reactions leading to an issue on your wedding day. Don’t skip the trial to have a beautiful bridal look.
The lighting will affect your choice of makeup
It is best to choose natural shades with soft matte and dewy finishes for weddings held during the daytime because they will look bright, fresh, and vibrant under the sun’s rays. However, slightly dramatic makeup looks more appealing in photographs for evening or night weddings; therefore, consider wearing shimmer eyes, defined lashes, and darker lip colors when having your photograph taken.
how the makeup you wear will photograph
Your bridal hairstyle and makeup should work together to create an overall bridal look. For example, bold,structured makeup complements sleek buns; whereas, loose curls and braids look great with softer, more romantic makeup. If you are wearing a dramatic hairstyle, it is a good idea to wear elegant and more controlled makeup.
By coordinating both your hairstyle and your makeup, you will have a uniform bridal look from head to toe.
A trial session is imperative in order to reduce anxiety on the day of the wedding
A makeup trial will allow you to see how well your selected makeup and hairstyle pair with the wedding attire, jewellery, and lighting. Trials also allow you to determine if the makeup used causes any skin reactions and to gain confidence that you will achieve beautiful results on the day of the wedding.
Never forget a makeup trial; it is the most important factor in achieving an exquisite bridal appearance.
FAQs
Q1: Should bridal make-up be bold or natural?
There are many factors to consider when deciding how bold to go with your bridal make-up, such as the type of outfit being worn, the time of day the ceremony takes place and what fits best within your style.
Q2: Am I able to have different looks for different events leading up to my wedding?
Yes, many brides choose to have multiple looks throughout various events like mehendi, wedding, and reception day.
Q3: Is a trial of your makeup important?
Yes, it allows for finalising the look you want and ensures no last-minute surprises.
Q4: Should my make-up complement the colour of the rings/jewellery I will wear for the wedding?
Yes, coordinating with the subtle tones of gold, silver, or pearls will improve your wedding outfit overall.
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