We’re willing to bet you’d do a lot to ensure that your face looks perfect on your wedding day. Of course you can do some pre-wedding bridal skin care to ensure that your skin is spotless, but what about your makeup?
That’s what makeup trials are for! It’s the best way to ensure that you’ll have the exact look you’re dreaming of on your special day. Here’s what you should prepare for:
– Knowing your look
Explaining your daily look will most likely be a requirement.
Make-up artists will want to know what your “go-to” look is, in general. They’ll try to find out what you look like on a day-to-day basis, what you look like at work, and what you look like when you’re out having fun. The reason for this is that, ultimately, your wedding makeup should have you looking like the best version of yourself, instead of completely different.
– Hair comes before makeup
Your MUA needs to know what your hair will look like. There are two reasons for this.
On your wedding day, your hair should be done before your makeup. This means that if you’re planning on using hair accessories or wearing your hair down, your makeup artist will need to plan ahead as to how they will (practically) apply your makeup.
Your makeup style also needs to match your hair style. For this reason, you need to have an idea of your hair look for your makeup trials too.
– Come with ideas
Pictures help the MUA to understand the look you’re dreaming of. Fill up that Pinterest board and have them scroll through it. They’ll appreciate the guidance!
– It will take time
You may want to test a few different styles. This means the appointment will be quite long. Ensure that you’re ready for it.
If the trial doesn’t go well, you may want to book another or try a different MUA. You need to be prepared for this to happen, so book your makeup trial well before your wedding day.
– Discussing money
You’ll have to be prepared to talk pricing during your makeup trial. Let the MUA know where they’ll need to be, how many bridesmaids you have, and any other important information. This will all affect the final cost.
Image: Unsplash
These ain’t your grandma’s pearls. Symbolic of wisdom, pearls have a calming effect and are believed to attract wealth and luck as well as offer protection. With such…
Following the coronavirus outbreak that has reached over 22 countries throughout the world and infected thousands, a Singapore couple opted against attending their own wedding in person after returning from China just days before. Instead, they joined their guests via live stream.
Joseph Yew and Kang Ting spent a week in China’s Hunan province visiting Ting’s family for Chinese new year, and arrived back home just three days before their wedding, scheduled to be held at a hotel in central Singapore in early February. The pair had already tied the knot in China in October 2019, and this second wedding was to be a grand banquet for all those that couldn’t attend the first wedding. Many of their guests expressed concerns over attending the wedding as a result of the coronavirus threat.
Many visitors returning from China have been warned to take precautions as the disease is easily spread.
“Some of them said they were not coming,” Mr. Yew told the BBC. “We wanted to postpone the wedding but the hotel was not willing to. They said everything had been arranged and it was non-negotiable. So we felt like we had no choice but to proceed with the wedding.”
Thinking outside of the box, this couple decided to go ahead with the wedding, except they wouldn’t be there. Instead, they would live stream into the venue from a different room in the same hotel the wedding was being held. They made toasts and speeches completely over the video call.
“We thanked the guests for coming and told them to enjoy the dinner,” said Mr Yew.
While it was not the wedding they wanted, the couple were still able to enjoy it.
“We were not sad but a bit disappointed,” said Mr Yew of his wedding. “I think there were no other option so [I have] no regrets.”
Feature image: Unsplash
Some couples go all out with wedding themes, like this pair who had a Harry Potter themed wedding. Others prefer to keep the themes mellow and low-key, opting…
Photo booths have been incredibly popular over the years, but why not step it up a notch? A wedding backdrop offers a cool and unique way for your guests to take photographs on your big day.
Let’s face it, your guests want to take pictures at your wedding. They’re all dolled up, in a cool new venue and love is in the air. Give them something to marvel at with a stunning wedding backdrop. This feature adds personality and creativity to your big day. It will also look amazing in your wedding album and Instagram pictures, just saying.
From romantic to whimsical, it’s easy to personalise the backdrop to fit your couple. Here are some ideas to get you started.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_yg1JAQMc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8OByH3gt6H/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B48xQkrAoR5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6fknEZKjJd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4kkGf7KPv1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8NxPwSAPSs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6JqQuNAkxD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8NqRO8gs2A/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7T4h5vp47d/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Feature image: Pexels
Weddings come with tons of customs and traditions, the history of which is always quite interesting. Many couples are eager to incorporate age-old practices into their weddings. Over…
Cat lovers of the world, unite! This creative bride wanted to do something different with her wedding day, so she decided to make a bold statement by having the person who caught her bouquet adopt a cat. However, this wasn’t a normal bouquet…
Karen Mormo is a cat lady, Mom to two cats already, she really wanted to pay tribute to them during her big day. She’s also not one for tradition, and wanted to put a twist on the expected. So, instead of tossing a bouquet, Mormo decided to throw a cat-shaped plush toy into the crowd. The person who caught the ‘bouquet’ would be the next person to adopt a cat!
“I thought it’d be a fun way to include everyone regardless of gender or marital status, and it was very ‘me’ since everyone knows I’m obsessed with cats,” Marmo told The Dodo.
Her guests were excited about the idea, and all clamoured to be the lucky one to catch the plushie. Unfortunately, the person who ended up catching it couldn’t adopt a cat.
“The person who caught it was my friend, Emma,” Marmo said. “She didn’t mean to catch it since she’s allergic. Guests fumbled the stuffed animal and it landed on her when she was shielding her face. I donated to my local shelter to make up for it.”
Regardless of how it ended, we love this unique twist on tradition! It’s always great to add in an element of giving back for your wedding.
If you want to give back on your wedding day, consider one of these options instead of gifts!
Feature image: Unsplash