"the big day"

On August 24th, 2012 I said I do.  Now, as we are rounding home base on the 2nd year of being married, I have been thinking about all the magic and excitement that accompanied "The Big Day". 

There are so many details that go into a wedding day, but to a Bride, not one of them is less important than the others... with one exception. Even though months of planning has gone into preparation, its always the last minute details like hair and makeup that seem to be at the top of the importance list.

That's where good makeup inspiration comes into play.  Brides will Pinterest and Google image search for what seems like a lifetime before their wedding.  Which is a fantastic idea. But for any brides-to-be out there, here's a few tips to help you decide on the right wedding look for you.

• Know your skin tone - warm, cool, or neutral.  This will help determine the color pallet of your entire look.
• Decide on the level of intensity you are comfortable with - what is your daily makeup routine like?
• Are you willing to try something new and adventurous, or would you like to keep a natural look?
• Stay away from looks that close up the eye.
• Gravitate towards dewy or glowy looks. 
• Let your makeup artist contour. You may feel like a clown during application, but the photo results speak for themselves!
• Most importantly, do a trial!  Don't be afraid to say what you like, don't like, and would be willing to change.