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Thursday, 7 October 2021

My Top 3 Beauty Tips for Brides before the Big Day!


  1. “Commit to a good skin care routine” in the lead up to the wedding day. A cleanser and moisturiser at minimum ideally include a separate eye cream, serum, gentle exfoliator, regular face masks, and an spf. I recommend La Roche Posay https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk I have seen far too many brides this year who do not use moisturiser and believe me I can tell before I ask! Your foundation and wedding day make-up will blend seamlessly and look so much better on hydrated and well nourished skin. If you have been investing in “facials” in the months prior to the wedding make sure the last one is at least a week before the big day in case of any break out, this will give the skin time to heal.
  2. I cannot emphasise enough “do not try new products” in the last few weeks before your wedding or go for a new hair cut or colour. I have seen it all! Brides unhappy with new hairstyles, breakouts following facials, ring marks left from cupping treatments, streaky/patchy or worse still too dark/orange fake tans, brows coloured too dark or uneven, and allergies to eyelash extensions and waxing or threading. It is just not worth the risk!
  3. “Look after your Well-Being”. It is so important to do this as the pre-wedding stresses can really take their toll especially during the pandemic.  Take time for some pampering, drink plenty of water, eat healthily, exercise, get enough sleep and try meditation if you don’t already. I highly recommend this for relaxing the body and calming the mind. Ten to fifteen minutes meditation daily is my ultimate de-stress tool.  Pamper yourself the night before. Use a dry sheet mask for that bridal glow and relax and unwind for a few hours, by now the to do list should be all checked off and you can sit back, delegate and enjoy! I recommend https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/dry-sheet-face-mask

                  Photo Credit @ayellephoto.com

Tuesday, 9 June 2020

TUESDAY TIP FOR BRIDES! Have 2 Bridal Emergency kits!

It is a great idea to have a couple of bridal emergency kit's on your wedding day to help with anything unexpected, which trust me will likely happen!  I have worked at hundreds of weddings now and these thing's in my recommended emergency kit lists below I have seen get requested time and time again.  Often they have been forgotten about entirely amongst all of the more important pre-wedding things to do.  I am sure I must get asked for a pair of nail scissors at every wedding I am working at!


Image via www.wedmagazine.co.uk

The first emergency kit is to have with you on the wedding morning whilst all of the fun bridal preparations are taking place with rest of your bridal party.

Kit One
Mints
Tweezers
Nail scissors
Nail polish remover
Nail polish clear or a nude shade
Nail file
Small deodorant
Plasters
Travel toothpaste & spare toothbrush
Anti-histamine tablets
Bottled water & snacks
Tampons/Sanitary towels
Needle & thread/small sewing kit
Anti-bac wipes or gel
Universal phone charger
Handcream

The second emergency kit is take along with you on the wedding day for use throughout the day.    Simply add the contents to a small bag and give it to a bridesmaid or mum to keep safe for you.

Kit Two
Tissues
Hair grips
Small hairspray
Powder compact with mirror
Lip colour
Cotton buds
Safety pins and pins
Perfume
Paracetamol

The motto is 'be prepared', for example there will always be a hungry bridesmaid even if you won't be!

Happy wedding planning,

Niki x