Putting On My Face…Bridal Beauty

KateOHara January 3rd, 2012 by KateOHara

While I’m still on the fence about what to do with my hair, I have a pretty clear vision of how I’d like my makeup to look on my wedding day.  I normally just wear black eyeliner, mascara, and some lip gloss.  In keeping with with my ’I want to look like myself’ mentality, I would do barely there foundation with my signature black eyeliner on the top lid, with maybe a slight winged out tip.  I don’t usually wear lipstick, but I’ve heard it’s a good idea for pictures, so I may consider it.  But I do really love just a nude colored lip.   I also want to wear fake eyelashes, something I haven’t done before – but I love how fancy they seem. And if you can’t be fancy and long-lashed on your wedding day, then when can you?!  :)

I’ve only ever had my makeup done professionally once, so I don’t have a ton of experience with it.  I’m scouring pinterest, and sites like the beauty department to get ideas.  I’ll definitely be printing out pictures to bring with me to the salon.

I’m a little behind on the hair and makeup trial, so I need to get that scheduled, since we are at the 3 month mark.  Eeeek, so much to do still!

I love this look on Christina Hendricks – simple, but gorgeous. I dyed my hair red about a year ago, and I’m still getting used to switching makeup-colors that compliment my hair color.

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Are you having your makeup professionally done?  Has anyone had a makeup lesson, and then done your own makeup on the wedding day?  It might be nice to learn how I should be doing my makeup.  I know a lot of places are using the airbrushed foundations now, so I may give that a try too.  Did you love your makeup on your wedding day?  Did it translate to pictures like you thought it would?  If you have any tips I’d love to hear them!

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6 Responses to “Putting On My Face…Bridal Beauty”

  1. January 03, 2012 at 8:48 am, Keri said:

    Ahhhh 3 months?! So exciting!

  2. KateOHara

    January 03, 2012 at 10:22 am, KateOHara said:

    ahhh i know, and nerve wracking!!! so much to do in such a short time frame!

  3. January 03, 2012 at 10:54 am, Christina said:

    I’m just a few days shy away from 3 months too! :)

    I had my hair trial already in October while I was in the country…but I am going to have a 2nd one because the dress I ended up with doesnt fit they style I originally wanted.

    I booked my makeup artist already but have never even met her or had a trial yet…she’s going to do my trial in March the evening of my bachelorette party. I was really hesitant about booking someone without meeting them but a) I’m abroad, I dont have much choice and b) she said if I dont like the trial, I have 3 days after to cancel and get my deposit back. *phew*

    I had my makeup airbrushed last March for a friend’s wedding…I loved it!

  4. KateOHara

    January 03, 2012 at 11:50 am, KateOHara said:

    @Christina – Well that’s a relief that you get your deposit back if you don’t like it! I need to make my appointment soon, but I’m going to the LoveSick Expo in Philly next week, and I’m hoping there are some neat vendors there -so I’m holding out until then! I’m contemplating doing my own hair (i have two hair stylists in my bridal party if anything goes awry! )

  5. Allison Silber

    January 03, 2012 at 12:45 pm, Allison Silber said:

    I LOVE those looks. So classic and gorgeous. Good picks :) I’m dying to see the whole day come together :)

  6. KateOHara

    January 04, 2012 at 6:52 am, KateOHara said:

    thanks Allison, I can’t wait either!! :)