Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall

Even with all the wedding day decisions that have to be made weighing heavily on your mind as a bride-to-be, we know you haven’t stopped envisioning the way you want to look on your wedding day. You picture yourself walking down the aisle in the beautiful gown that accentuates your features perfectly, with your hair perfectly arranged and your face glowing not only from the flawlessly applied make-up but also from the sheer happiness of the day.


It’s easy enough to imagine these things but let’s be honest – most of us don’t wake up in the mornings looking like some kind of goddess. To attain the look you want on your wedding day is going to require a little research and planning. It’s probably a good idea to hire a professional to handle at least the fashioning of your hair, if not the application of your make-up as well. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re considering your personal beautification for the wedding:

If you struggle with skin problems, it might not hurt to visit a local dermatologist or esthetician to help you tackle those issues. Don’t wait until the last minute to do this. Consult these professionals months (6-12) in advance.

If you’re thinking about laser hair removal, begin researching this up to a year in advance. The process can be long and hairy (pun intended).

If laser hair removal isn’t your thing, consider waxing critical areas for your wedding day. You may want to have your legs, bikini line or under your arms done for your day as well as the honeymoon.

Schedule a trial hair and make-up session with your specialists a month or two in advance. You want to make sure you’re all on the same page when it comes to your desired look. If you want a more natural make-up application, you don’t want your make-up artist turning your face into that of a clown’s ON your wedding day.

Most make-up artists will make sure of this but double-check that the make-up you’re using is waterproof. Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a crier, it isn’t a bad idea to use waterproof make-up just in case.

Ask a friend – maybe the maid of honor or your mother – to keep an eye on your make-up and to let you know if you need to reapply at some point during the day.

Have an emergency kit readily available in case something comes up. If Details is your wedding coordinator, we will provide a kit for you but this should include a small sewing kit, bobby pins, safety pins, a tampon, breath mints, hairspray, a hairbrush, clear nail polish, lipstick and other beauty essentials. This way, you’ll be fully prepared for any mini or full size crises that may occur!

Don’t stress too much over some of these minor details. Being prepared always helps ease a worried mind and don’t hesitate to give Details a call if at any point you find yourself in need of a little, or a lot, extra help!

Meg