Tips:

Don't try a new look on the day of your wedding. Try new looks. Try SEVERAL new looks before your special day.

Don't try a new look on the day of your wedding. Try new looks. Try SEVERAL new looks before your special day.

Stay away from extreme makeup trends and go for a slightly more classic look that enhances your best features. Remember to ask yourself this question, "If you or your children were to look back on your wedding portrait and all the other photos fifteen years from now, would you still think you look pretty?". That's an excellent rule of thumb to follow to decide if the makeup and hair looks you're choosing will stand the test of time.

Questions and Answers

Q. How much should I spend on a photographer? Is depending on my guests and friends to take photos of the most important day of our lives a good idea?

A. Never skimp on your photographer. Nobody's going to remember if your bouquets had daisies or rare, exotic orchids. But years from now, your great-grand children will be paging through your wedding album. They.re not just souvenirs, they're heirlooms. Spend on them.

More tips

If you are having a facial done, make sure it is at least two weeks prior to your wedding.

If your skin is prone to breakouts, see your dermatologist 3 or 4 months before your wedding

Staying hydrated is important to keeping you looking refreshed. Drinking lots of water will also flush out impurities from the skin.

Eyebrows should be shaped 5-7 days before the wedding. Be sure not to pluck on your wedding day because you could land up with unattractive red bumps that are difficult to cover.

On your wedding day blend your makeup well and let set. You do not need extra makeup to please the camera -- that's a myth.