Your wedding day is one of the most celebrated, most revered, most special days of your life. It is also one of the most photographed. For your wedding photos, you want beautiful and timeless makeup that will enhance your natural beauty.
Timeless Makeup Basics
The key to achieving a timeless makeup look is to choose neutral colors that are flattering on your skin tone. Now is not the time for bright, flashy colors; Simple earth tones are ideal. For beautiful timeless makeup:
- Avoid using too much foundation or face powder.
- Choose a flattering lip color that's not too bright.
- Steer clear of shimmer and shine, choose matte products instead.
How to Apply Timeless Wedding Makeup
The best way to apply timeless wedding makeup is with a light hand and lots of layering. It is always better to apply a small amount of makeup at a time and add more if desired. When applying your wedding makeup, remember to:
- Apply foundation or primer to your whole face, including eyelids.
- Apply mineral makeup with a kabuki brush to distribute the pigments properly.
- Use the proper tools.
- Use clean makeup tools.
Timeless Makeup Trends
We've all chuckled at decades-old wedding photos that feature the bride sporting that day's modern hair and makeup styles. The problem with choosing a non-timeless look is that trends change and can look almost comical when future generations see it.
For a timeless look, use mineral makeup to achieve a flawless complexion that looks good in front of all the flashing lights and out on the dance floor. Instead of lipstick or gloss, use a lip stain in a flattering, soft color. Lip stains don’t smudge or wear off like other lip colors so you won’t have to worry about touching up. You can also do a smoky eye in complementary shades for a contoured, dramatic look.
When you make sure to have a timeless wedding day look, you can count on looking back through wedding day photos with joy. As you celebrate your 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries, you won't have to worry about cringing at how you looked with harsh lip liner or flashy eye shadow. Your love is timeless, so your bridal makeup should be too.
