BORN AND BREAD: Wedding Wednesday: Wedding Day Makeup

By Julie

I'm super excited to be sharing some of the amazing make-up and beauty tips from my very own bridal make-up artist, Rachel Reiman. Rachel came highly recommended to me and I knew she was 'the one' the minute I saw some of her beautifully natural and editorial-like work on her website, but it was all confirmed once I got a hint of her laid-back and sweet personality. All key in making the day go as smoothly {and pretty} as possible.

Today, she's here at B&B sharing how to pick your wedding day looks.

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After 15 plus years in the wedding beauty business, I've never heard a bride say, "I want to look completely different than I do everyday." The common theme is beautiful women wanting to look more beautiful on the most special day of their lives. Brides should be a more glamorous version of themselves, whatever that means to them. This is what I love about my job... showing them what that more glamorous, extra beautiful version looks like.

My tips of picking your wedding day looks are:

1. Perfect skin is key.

Everyone wants that bride glow. Airbrush foundation, applied lightly with bronzer and a glow-y blush... instantly flawless.

Hydrate and get facials leading up to the wedding, but don't be afraid of wearing foundation and powder- the works. It's a long day.

2. Bust out those lashes girl!

I have to admit I am sad when a bride says she doesn't want to wear individual falsies. They are so comfortable and natural yet uber glam.

3. Incorporate trends, but don't go overboard.

I feel like brides should look somewhat classic with their makeup but their personality should show up in there too. I love the pop lip for instance- but hot pink or orange-y red might not be best on your wedding day. I would just do a more toned down or sheer version of that.

Smoky eyes are fantastic for brides... I just don't go night club worthy.

Do your research, ask friends, read reviews. Finding a great makeup artist can be a challenge, but it's worth every penny. It's your face ladies. This is critical and deserves just as much effort as finding that perfect dress.