Planning the perfect wedding is not only stressful but also tiring. And all brides want everything to be perfect, especially their final look for the ceremony. It takes a lot to turn all the dreams a bride-to-be may have had since she was a kid into reality. Felicia Graham, a professional makeup artist, has a few tips on the mistakes you can avoid to get the perfect look on the big day.

Not Hydrating Enough

One of the most important steps to prepare your skin before the wedding day is to keep your skin well hydrated, especially before applying makeup. With everything that goes on and the nerve-wracking feelings, a lot of brides forget to drink enough water the night before. According to Graham, the toll the rehearsal dinner takes on a bride can completely dry out her complexion, which makes the artist’s job to do makeup a lot more difficult to achieve a dewy skin-like look. Therefore, it is extremely necessary to keep yourself hydrated throughout for perfect skin.

Not Getting the Makeup Done on Time

Every bride has a dream makeup look in her head, and to achieve it, it is absolutely necessary to provide enough time for your makeup artists to carry out your ideas. One should plan the morning schedule for themselves and their wedding party. The experts suggest that brides should stop demanding to apply makeup at the end of the schedule. It often results in rushing to fulfill deadlines, which could stress the bride out.

Getting Face Waxed Too Close to the Big Day

Getting anything done on one’s face close to the wedding day is a big no-no. One is advised not to get their eyebrows or upper lips waxed right before their wedding. Sometimes getting a facial or hair removal done on or just before the wedding may leave the skin red and inflamed, which can be difficult to cover with makeup as the products might make it worse. One should be done with these chores at least three days before the event to give it time to settle.

Last-Minute Add-Ons to the Bridal Gang

It is never a good idea to make last-minute changes to the schedule as it may lead to chaos. As tempting as it may be to make spontaneous changes in the makeup schedule, it may not always be the right way to go. A lot of times, the bridesmaids decide to opt for the same makeup team as the bride, but it should always be planned ahead because the frequent changes may disturb the schedule and delay other events.

Trying a New Skincare Routine

Everyone wishes to glow on their special day and tries different things to achieve that gorgeous glow. Makeup professionals always advise doing these experiments on the skin well in advance in case one’s skin reacts poorly. If you wish to make changes in your everyday skincare routine, then you should inculcate them at least six months in advance to give your skin time to adjust. If anyone is getting anything on their face, it is important to ensure they have ample time to deal with it in case things go south. After all, not every skin takes every product nicely.

When it comes to wedding planning, grooms are too often left out of the process while their brides-to-be bring strict expectations as to what they want. However, one of those expectations includes what the man will wear.

While they may just want their groom to look good, color-coordinate, and wear a tux, the men still have to choose exactly what kind of tux they will wear. Tuxedos have a lot of components that can make choosing the right style at the last minute a lot more difficult than it looks.

Tuxedos Might Seem Similar

A basic tux can be simple to purchase, but the one for your wedding may require some extra thought. There are different styles to choose from. Many people get tuxedos and suits confused, but there is a major difference between the two. That difference is the use of silk satin in the tuxedo design, which is most prominent on the jacket, more specifically the lapels. Suits, on the other hand, typically don’t have any special lapels or satin leg stripes.

Tuxedo Jackets

The jacket to your tuxedo and its detail can make all the difference. Pay attention to the fabric, lapels, and the buttons when choosing your look.

• Lapels: Notch lapels are standard for almost every tux, but you can also choose from shawl collars, peak lapels, and double-breasted jackets.
• Colors: A traditional tux is black and white, but people often play around the grayscale to stay safe. However, select a color that matches your wedding and the bride.
• Material: Wool is a common material for most tuxedos, but men can also choose velvet for a more upscale appearance in the fall or winter.
• Buttons: Fewer buttons often makes for a more formal appearance.

While the jacket is a crucial part of the tuxedo, it is important to put some thought into the rest of the tux as well.