Well, I told you guys HERE that I’m not a makeupey girl. My daily face is just moisturizer with clear lipgloss and run out the door. When I’m trying to be cute I’ll put on eyeliner and mascara too, but nothing more.
So on my wedding day, I was thinking, do I want to be made up all gorgeous and glamourous like it’s a photoshoot or do I want to look like Danielle, but just a lil more polished and with nice even skin?
Big decision. I want to make John go “WOW” but I don’t want to look completely unlike my usual self.
Here are some makeup inspirations:
I think I’ll show her these pics and ask for neutral colors, defined eyes and not too much cheek action.
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As for hair. I know I want it half up for sure. And curly (barrel curls not my natural curls)…. But that’s about all I got. I’ll have a veil in the top bit half the time though.
Here are some wedding hairstyles I like:
I figure I’ll ask for half up curly with some volume on top and see what the stylist comes up with.
What do you gurls think? You’re all way more beauty savvy than I am. Any ideas? Help!
All of these pics are fabulous! The natural, understated make-up is beautiful, that's what I will want on my wedding day as well. And I love the little rhinestones or flowers in the updo {like in the fourth pic}. But, don't you worry, seeing you in that gorgeous white gown, on your wedding day, John will without a doubt be wow-ing all day long!
Understated! Perfect word! I hope you're right about John's wowing. Now what's Mr. Bengal's phone number so I can call and yell at him for not dropping to one knee for you yet!?
It's my opinion that wedding makeup shouldn't look too different than how you normally look … and when makeup is applied correctly, you should still look like you, with just a lil more pizazz! 🙂 And I love the half up curly hair. The dark hair with the lil flowers is my fav.
When in doubt, go with your gut and whatever will make you FEEL beautiful! 🙂
Yes! Plain face and play up the eyes! Its looks natural but shows up good on camera. I LOVE hair 5 and 7 and also the Carrie underwoods bangs. ;o)
I love the Carrie Underwood hair I think it would go perfectly for you! For the makeup the one thing you always hear is dont do anything drastic from your natural look. I agree a darker eye with neutral lips or you can do neutral tones to play up your natural look.
Thanks ladies!
you are going to be a beautiful bride! congrats again. i vote for sanaa's makeup and carrie's hair. play around with it and go with what makes your heart sing – that's how you will know. wishing you all the best:)
I believe he's going to go WOW (lol) regardless. So be you. Go for a natural look. I'm a firm believer in less is more anyway. I like the hair with the flowers in it (pic number four in that bunch). You will be beautiful regardless of what you decide and soon-to-be hubby will think so too.
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I like the 2nd and 3rd of the curly hairstyles. You'll want more makeup on your wedding day b/c of the stress of the day, which wears the makeup off, and the photos, if you're doing a professional photographer. But I agree about the cheeks! Those are what can look overdone.
I love the curly hairstyles!! I would play up your eyes and leave the rest simple and polished just like the other girls said. With all the pictures that are going to be taken and he will be WOWed no matter what you come up with 🙂
thanks for the input and help ladies!
I'm late on this one… sorry!
I definitely think that if you don't look like yourself on your wedding day, you'll wish later that you had. BUT, with that said, it's also your day to be glamorous!
Make a list of your best feature (or two) that you love most and ask the make-up artist to play those up! I'm sure you'll look fabulous!
Along the same lines of "look like yourself", I would say that also applies with hair. No one wears an up to in real life, and I'm a big believe in simple elegance. I like your examples of hair… those are DEFINITELY elegant and will look great with a veil!
Sounds like everyone agrees that you should play up your natural beauty, and accentuate accordingly…for the makeup AND the hair!
There are so many fun ways you can go with the up-do (1/2 up-do), and you can ask your stylist to give you some options…or samples of prior styles she has done for similar requests! The curls will be absolutely elegant, and you are going to be a stunning bride, no matter what you end up choosing!
Do plenty of practice sessions, if needed, until you find "THE" look you want. Or wing it, and decide the day of! Either way, just be yourself, and you will take his breath away.