Choosing Your Hairstyle Don't date yourself with a trendy hairstyle on your wedding day. Classic upswept styles - chignons, French twists, and ponytails - transcend decades. In general, it's wise to wear your hair in a way that isn't too far removed from your usual style. If you normally wear bangs or part your hair on a particular side, for instance, incorporate that look into your do. Schedule an appointment with your hairdresser at least two months before the wedding - that way, you'll have enough time to work through any problems. Bring your veil, headpiece, and earring to the appointment as well as a photo of your gown and magazine pictures of styles you like. If you want to wear fresh flowers in your hair on your wedding day, talk to your stylist about how to coordinate this with your florist.
Wedding-Day MakeupA few months prior to your wedding, start trying different makeup looks. Whether you hire a professional or do it yourself, aim for a clean, polished appearance. Don't pile on makeup that's too heavy; you don't want to look back at photos and not recognize yourself. If you hire a makeup artist, plan a trial session or tow. Take a picture to see how you'll look in photos, and note how the makeup holds up for the next day. FacialsA facial can help you maintain a radiant complexion - and a sense of calm. If you plan to have facials as an ongoing part of your preparations, start treatments with a license esthetician at least six months before the wedding. You will also want plenty of time to evaluate how your skin reacts to the treatment, what the recovery time is, if any, and how long the effects last. This will help you determine how often to have a facial (once every month or so is usually fine) and how soon before your wedding to have a final one. Plan on leaving at least a week between the last facial and the wedding. Manicures and PedicuresYou'll be showing off your rings, so you'll want your hands and nails to look great. Begin a manicure (and pedicure) regimen several months before the wedding, making weekly or biweekly visits to a nail salon. A day or two before the wedding, enjoy a leisurely final appointment. Pale, sheer shades of pink or cream look appropriate on most brides. Bright pinks and reds tend to stand out too much in photographs.