Deciding on a wedding hair and make up look can be a daunting task for a bride, especially if a full face of make up isn’t part of your daily routine. As a bride you should look and feel like a more polished version of yourself on your wedding day. Bridal magazines are a good place to start looking for inspiration but you shouldn’t stop there. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Flowers

The main splash of colour in your outfit will come from your bouquet so why not tie it into your make up? Golds and creams can be teamed with chocolate browns for elegant and sophisticated eye make up, while a matching pink or red would work well on cheeks and lips.

Venue

Are you getting married in a country church, a grand stately home or an urban hotel? It’s important that your style doesn’t look out of place in the photographs so choose accordingly. Soft curls and a natural face suit a rustic setting while simple, clean hair and stronger make up look great in modern surroundings.

The Red Carpet

This is where fashion trends and classic beauty mix really well so it’s a great place for wedding inspiration. Choose a celebrity with similar hair and colouring to yourself and see how she styles herself on the red carpet.

The Big Screen

Cried over Titanic, Atonement or Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Some of the most iconic beauty images come from Hollywood and are easily adapted into a wedding look.