Now that all of your planning is done and you're less than 7 days away from marrying the love of your life, you have no worries. Right?! But, what about the things you wouldn't normally think of? Especially, regarding your beauty routine(s)? Below are some tips to help keep your bride-to-be appearance & comfort in tip-top shape for the big day!
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1. Don’t be in the sun for extended periods of time. No matter what style of dress you have (strapless, sweetheart, sheer, etc...), odds are that your favorite shirt or tank will leave a tan line that doesn't quite match up. A side note: if you’re getting married in my beautiful home state of Colorado, the sun is much more intense at altitude which affects fairer toned skin much quicker than normal.
2. Don’t drastically change your hair. That goes for your cut, style, or color. As women, it’s known that a drastic change to our hair is the magic potion for curing most any ail. But, the week of your wedding is not the time for that change.
3. Don’t alter your skincare routine. This is a BIG one and should go without saying! But, any changes to your skincare routine can disrupt the natural oil balance in your pores and could lead to redness, dry & flaky skin, oily appearance, or a breakout. Keep things as routine as possible and don't forget to moisturize!
4. Don’t flash whiten your teeth. Don't get me wrong on this one. I love a beautiful set of pearly whites. But, as the daughter of a dentist, I know that extreme and "flash" whitening will lead to unbearable sensitivity. Instead, plan to gradually whiten over the course of a few months, and on the big day, you'll be able to enjoy that cold glass of champagne, sensitivity-free.
5. Wax. Let's be honest, you're likely going to do this the week of the wedding. My advice? Try to do it earlier in the week, as opposed to later, so the swelling and irritability goes away before any planned activities.
6. Don’t stress about diet and exercise. The week of your wedding (or anytime for that matter) is no time to worry about losing another pound or two. You’re getting married! And, that’s all that should matter.
7. Try not to do any heavy lifting, moving, or physical labor. If you're like me, you don't mind doing physical labor. But, if you're like me, you also end up with mysterious bruises, scrapes, and scratches all over your body. To keep your specimen in pristine condition for those wedding day portraits, try to avoid anything that could result in one of those awesome yellow/purple/green bruises in the middle of your forearm.
Do you have other ideas and advice? I’d love to hear it! Comment below.
Until next time,
Cheers!