Wedding day makeup question.

Question

I am just full of questions tonight! I really want to do my own makeup for my wedding, I cannot stand the thought of someone else doing it. With that said, my sister and I have been debating on what colors, if any, I should wear for eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, etc. It is a beach wedding in Florida on November 1st so I won't be wearing super formal makeup and since it is Florida and will be in the 80's, I don't have to abide by the seasons for choosing colors. I want to not match exactly my theme, but coordinate. My girls are wearing aqua dresses and I am wearing white. We all will have silver jewelry and be carrying bouquets of white oriental lilies and bright pink stargazer lilies. Here is a picture of my dress if that helps: http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?keywordText=brigidine&keywordType=any&page=0&pageSize=8&style=A3173. Thanks for your advice!

Answer 1

Go with what is best with your skin tone and eyes. Test out different ones before the big day. Don't wear mascara or eye liner. In fact, the less makeup, the better. You don't want to look a mess after crying and you don't want makeup on your dress.  

Answer 2

I think you should go light on the eyeshadow and lips! Maybe something like what the model has on her eyes, and by the way the dress is beautiful!  Check out these sites for some ideas! :)

Answer 3

just a light foundation and a little powder so your skin isn't shiny in photos!  a light lip-gloss and a little waterproof mascara to make your eyes pop!  remember you want to look like a bride not a painted lady! lol

its gonna be hot and you are gonna be emotional - you don't need makeup running down your face.  

tuck your lip-gloss into the side of your bouquet or have your m.o.h. hold on to it so you can do a fast touchup whenever needed!  

have a wonderful wedding!

p.s. your dress is beautiful .............

Answer 4

I love the dress! Personally, I think neutral tones are the best- that way you won't regret wearing an eyeshadow colour that is out of fashion in a year or 2. Brown-beige tones suit most people. Keep the lips looking natural too but go a shade or too darker than your natural colour so they look good in the photos.

As for the other stuff- go for long-lasting make up so that it won't rub off throughout the day. Primer and powder are good to wear with foundation so it stays on longer. Waterproof mascara if you're going to cry (or get your eye lashes tinted beforehand by a beautician).

Since you're having an outdoor ceremony, it would be a good idea to wear sunscreen so that you don't turn out like a lobster in the photos (this happened to a friend of mine!).

Another tip is to do a trial run your makeup and take a few photos- with and without flash. That way you can see what it turns out like and see if you need to add more or less makeup- or if that shade of eyeshadow doesn't suit.

Answer 5

Go natural to bring out your eyes.  Try different colors to bring out your eyes.  Maybe greens, or browns.  Since your dress is strapless, do wear your hair UP and wear sunscreen on your face and your arms and body where it shows.  You can get mascara that doesn't run, and that alone will brighten up your eyes.  Wear a color lipstick that compliments your face.  You can keep a tissue in the top of your dress between your b*****s for a quick wipe of a tear (of happiness).  Since you will be outside, and the sun bright, you can go a bit heavier on the blush and shadow.  Experiment, and take pictures outside.  Don't forget the sand also reflects the sunlight.  You don't want your face to look like it doesn't have anything on it in your pictures.  Get the lipstick that refreshes itself, and keep a tube handy to refresh your lips. Use a foundation that is liquid that turns into powder, and that will help keep the shine off your face.  Use a translucent powder to keep the shine down, and keep that handy too for pictures.  You don't want your face to look too shiny.  The flash will reflect off it and won't look too good in your pictures.  

Remember, you're wearing a strapless dress, so don't get a funny tan right before your wedding.  Either cover up or wear a tube top out in the sun.  And best wishes on your wedding!

Answer 6

I did my own makeup on my wedding day because I wanted to look natural.  When you get it done professionally they use so much makeup and you look like a clown.  Don't worry about what your sister thinks.  You are the bride so you wear whatever makeup you want.  I have the same skin tone as you.  I just used blush, a medium pink lipstick, and mascara.  You should look like you always do.  I don't wear a lot of makeup so I didn't want to wear a lot on my wedding day.  Your dress is amazing.  Congrats and enjoy your special day.

Answer 7

i would say test out pink or aqua.

on the inside, nearest to your nose, maybe start with white, and then fade over to pink or fade over to aqua.

white-light pink-pink-darker pink

on your lower water line just use a tiny bit of black or brown eye liner.

nothing too thick.

also, just use an eyelash curler.

if you really want, use a waterproof mascara.

for blush, i would say use a highlight color.

just something shimmery, not with any color.

for lipstick i would go with a coral.

maybe just a tinted gloss.

congratulations on your wedding :)

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i do agree with jess though, shades of brown are always nice.

Answer 8

Although Florida is hot, (November isn't too bad-less humid and you might get a breeze on the beach) wearing makeup is essential! Your dress is very formal- I love Maggies! and makeup will finish the polished look you are going for. Many people opt to have a professional to do their makeup on the day because it's much like "stage makeup" it has to complement your "costume", show up and look flattering in photographs and last a long time. If you do chose to do it yourself, make sure you are using good products. Victoria Secret's makeup line has alot of great coordinating neutrals. Also you may want to purchase your makeup from a department store where the beauty consultant can give you pointers and sell you the best products for the job. Most do free applications so you can try out your wedding make beforehand and learn to recreate the look on the day of.

Best of luck!