PMP are always trying to help our brides in the best way we can. Whether it's finding the right venue or supplier, to giving them advice to ensure that they get the most out of their day.
We recently met with lovely Dawn Taylor who is an Essex based make-up artist, and hairdresser and asked her to give us some tips on how to ensure your skin looks the best it can for your event. Here are her top tips and words of wisdom:
You’ve spent months, and in
some cases, years preparing, to ensure that your “big day” runs to plan and
that all the dreams you have had about how you will look as you come down the
aisle with all eyes on you is finally here! You’ve poured over magazines, visited dress shops and
googled the life out of your laptop looking for the perfect venue, the most
stunning dress, the most amazing cake, the photographer, etc, etc , so why
would you not finish all of this off by preparing your skin, making sure your
eyebrows look groomed and your nails perfect in the lead up to your wedding day
and then topping off with stunning make-up and hair that will look fabulous for
your photographs and will remain completely flawless all day long.
I am obviously biased as this
is what I do for a living (and love it, by the way), but if your budget allows
and you can run to having your make-up and hair done professionally then it is
most definitely worth the money.
Even if you feel confident enough to do your own make up, it is the tips
and tricks that professionals use to ensure your make-up stays put all day
long. It is also a bit of “you”
time on the morning of your wedding when you can sit and relax and just be
pampered.
Its always great to get a
recommendation, however this is not always possible, so once you have found a
wedding professional that you like then it is always best to book as soon as
possible to ensure that they will be available for your wedding date. Once this has been done you can then
have a consultation/trial to see if you like what they do. Most artists work on a booking fee to
reserve your wedding date and then this is usually deducted at trial. Once you
have a trial and are happy then again most will take a 50% deposit to secure
the date with the remainder payable closer to your date, or in some cases on
the wedding day itself.
Dawn
Taylor Beauty uses conventional make up as well as Airbase airbrushing, both
are fabulous (again, I am biased) but these have been tried and tested by me
and I know that they will do the best job and testimonials from past brides
speak volumes.
Obviously, you want to look
great for your day, but preparation is also key so following are a few pointers
to help make you look the best that you can whether or not you are using a
professional: -
If you are going for a fake
tan, then experiment beforehand (use it for a party or a hen do to get your
monies worth).
Have your brows professionally
shaped and tinted, again experiment beforehand, don’t just turn up at a salon
the day before and hope for the best.
If you are going for lash extensions (which are amazing!!!) then again
make sure you go at least 3 weeks prior to make sure you don’t have a reaction
or you simply don’t like them and then have a top up ready for your day and
honeymoon.
Get
your skin in tip top condition, remember the better your skin, the better your
make up will look. Drink plenty of
water or foods containing water to make sure you look as fresh and hydrated as
possible. Don’t change your skincare routine a week or two before your big day,
and don’t use products on the morning of your wedding that you haven’t previously trialled beforehand, you do
not want to risk allergy/discomfort on your wedding day. Do not squeeze any spots, a good make-
up artist will be able to completely cover these as well as any blemishes or
pigmentation, you could make it look worse.
If you really have blown the
budget and are going to do your own make up then I will let you a few tips: -
DO experiment with new make-up
brands before you use them on your wedding day.
DO invest in a primer, this
will help with any enlarged pores or fine lines and will help your make up stay
put.
DO line your whole lip with a
lip pencil in your chosen colour, this will give your lipstick a bit more
staying power.
DO go to a few make up
counters and have a make- over, this will give you an idea of the latest trends
and colours.
DO wash your hair the night
before the wedding if you are putting it up as “day old hair” will be easier to
put up than freshly washed, fly-away hair.
DO contact Dawn if you are
thinking about employing the services of a professional on your wedding day or
if you would just like some advice or help.
DO
HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!!!!......................Dawn x
07901740786
