Bridal makeup Do's

• Use foundation that stays put! 

• Use Lip color with staying power 

• Use Mascara that doesn’t run
• Use Eye shadow that flatters
• Us an eyelash curler 

• Use Powder or Setting Spray to set makeup
• Use Concealer 

• Practice your Look! 
  

Bridal Make DON'Ts

• Don’t be too trendy 

• Don’t overdo “frosty” makeup 

• Don’t forget your eyebrows 

• Don’t wear too much makeup; you want to like you after all!
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Again, do a test run. Try products out well in advance. Get help if you need it. You want to look beautiful and feel confident. 


Make a Bridal Emergency/Back Up Back

The key to avoiding problems on your wedding day is to come prepared. Create a backup bag filled with essentials and emergency items. Give it to a bridesmaid or family member to hold for you or have someone stash in a place where you will have easy access to it on your big day. 

Here are some items to you may want to have on hand:

• Bottled water 

• Breath Mints 

• Eye drops 

• Hair spray 

• Hairpins 

• Moist Wipes 

• Cotton swabs 

• Quick-drying glue (for broken shoe heels or fingernails) 

• Straws (so you can sip a drink without ruining your lipstick) 

• Tissues 

• Blotting Papers 

• Mirrored compact 

• Nail file 

• Hand cream 

• Travel size sewing kit 

• Safety pins 

• Hem tape 

• Fashion Tape (double sided tape for skin and fabric-great for holding bra straps in place or to keep a 
strapless gown from slipping) 

• White Chalk or cornstarch (to cover up any smudges on your gown) 

• Clear nail polish (for stocking runs) 

• An extra set of stockings/tights
• Throat lozenges 

• Aspirin 

• Band-Aids 

• Tampons 
 

BONUS TIP: Use samples or travel size versions of your makeup and toiletries for your bag!