Complimentary Resource
The Bridal
Prep Guide
A complete resource for brides — covering skincare preparation, your beauty day timeline, and everything you need to know to arrive at your ceremony radiant, calm, and completely ready.
Skincare Countdown
Your skin is the canvas. These are the months that build it.
Wedding Day Timeline
A suggested schedule so nothing feels rushed.
Wake & Hydrate
Begin the morning with a large glass of water and a gentle face cleanse. Apply your usual moisturiser — let your skin drink it in before makeup begins.
Artist Arrives & Setup
Your makeup artist will set up in a well-lit area near natural light. This is your time to relax, play music, and begin your morning ritual undisturbed.
Bridal Party Makeup Begins
Allow approximately 45–60 minutes per bridesmaid. The bridal party is completed first, ensuring the bride's final look is the freshest for photographs.
Bride's Makeup Begins
Allow 90–120 minutes for the full bridal look. This is your sacred time. No rushing. Enjoy champagne, music, and the quiet joy of becoming.
Final Look & Touch-Ups
The artist will seal the look and photograph it in natural light. A personalised touch-up kit will be prepared for you to take through the day.
Dress & Veil
Hair and dress should follow immediately after makeup is complete. Aim to be fully ready 30 minutes before your ceremony departure time.
Day-Of Preparation
The details that make the difference.
Your Prep Environment
Choose a room with large windows and natural daylight — it is essential for accurate colour. Ensure the space is clear, calm, and has a comfortable chair at counter height. A full-length mirror nearby is ideal.
What to Wear
Wear a button-down or zip-up top on the morning of your wedding — nothing that goes over the head. A silk robe is the quintessential choice. Avoid turtlenecks or tight-neck garments entirely.
Skin on the Day
Cleanse your face as normal but skip any serums or oils on the morning. A light, non-greasy moisturiser is ideal. Arrive to your prep session with clean, bare skin — no foundation or tinted SPF.
Managing Nerves
Light facial tension — tight jaw, furrowed brow — affects how makeup lays on the skin. Take conscious slow breaths. Your artist will often incorporate a gentle facial massage during prep.
Eating & Drinking
Eat a nourishing breakfast — eggs, avocado, whole grains. Avoid carbonated drinks and excess sodium. Sip water consistently throughout prep and keep snacks accessible for bridesmaids.
Your Touch-Up Kit
We provide a curated touch-up kit with blotting papers, your exact lip colour, and a setting spray. Keep it in your clutch. Blot — never rub. Reapply lip colour after the first dance.
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