If you’ve pored longingly over the pages of Martha Stewart Weddings, you’ve undoubtedly come face-to-face with the work of Liz Banfield. A brilliant photographer whose fresh, documentary-style work is also in frequent rotation in InStyle, and Town & Country, Liz has pretty much seen it all when it comes to bridal beauty. Here, her do’s and don’ts for looking picture-perfect on your big day:
- Get your hair and makeup professionally done. Be sure to do a test run and take photos!
- If you don’t normally wear makeup, get it done professionally. It’s much harder to create a nature, subtle look.
- Avoid mineral makeup. It can be too reflective in flash photography.
- Dark lipstick shades can look black in sepia and black & white photos.
- My favorite classic red lip color: MAC Pro Longwear in Lasting Lust.
- False eyelashes are fraught with problems—particularly full strips, which can pull away from all the crying and hugging. Stick to individual lashes if you’re set on wearing them.
- I hate, hate, hate, fake tans.
- Wearing hair down is so cool, but it’s a risk. Up do’s are more practical.
- Don’t fight your natural hair texture. If have straight hair, curls are going to fall. Whatever style you choose has to last all night.
- Get your roots done the day before the wedding. You don’t want them showing in photos!
- Groom essentials: Teeth whitening, caution when wearing facial hair, and blotting papers for keeping shine at bay. The Body Shop’s are guy-friendly because they don’t contain powder.
- Get a good night’s rest before the wedding. Meditate before bed, or take an Ambien if you think you’ll have trouble falling asleep.
- If you’re prone to cold sores, ask your doctor to prescribe Valtrex as a precaution.
- Avoid salt and alcohol the night before, which can make people look puffy. Drink a ton of water instead!
Photo courtesy of Liz Banfield / Makeup by Moore Makeup / Hair by Christie at Landis Salon in Charleston, SC (843-723-6100)
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