Getting married? Then follow our top tips to help you achieve flawless beauty on your wedding day, honeymoon and beyond…They say that getting married is more stressful than buying a house AND having children. What with hen parties, dress fittings, rehearsal dinners and interfering relatives, preparing for your wedding day can feel like a non-stop merry-go-round.

1) Nobble those niggles

If you have any niggling problems that have been bothering you for a while – Problem skin, discoloured teeth, excess weight – start tackling them at least six months before the wedding. A quick trip to your doctor or dentist could give you the solution you need to feel confident on your wedding day and on into your married life.

2) Don’t crash diet

Crash dieting may help you to lose weight in the short term, but it can also raise your stress levels and wreak havoc with your skin. You’re better off adopting a more moderate approach, eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, drinking eight large glasses of water a day and cutting down on alcohol and cigarettes.This will help you to lose weight as well as promoting a healthy, glowing complexion and giving your hair extra shine. Plus it’ll boost your energy levels so you’ll be better equipped to tackle the rest of the wedding planning.

3) Get exercising

20 minutes’ exercise at least three times a week will help you to lose weight and tone you up as well as improving your circulation, leaving you with clearer, more youthful-looking skin. It’s great for reducing stress levels too. Try yoga for an extra dose of suppleness and serenity.

4) Look after your skin

If you don’t already, start cleansing, toning and moisturising every morning and night for at least six months before the wedding. To give your skin that extra glow, go for a professional facial once a month in the run-up to the wedding. But make sure you have your last facial no later than one week before the wedding so that any blotchiness has subsided.

5) De-fuzz – forever

For silky-smooth hair-free skin on your wedding day, your honeymoon and beyond, invest in the revolutionary new Philips Lumea (£399 from Boots, Argos and Amazon).

This ingenious handheld, cordless device can be used at home and uses Intense Pulsed Light technology to target hair at the follicle, causing it to shed and, with repeated use, stop growing back altogether.It’s quick, safe and easy to use and is the best way to ensure that you won’t have to worry about stubble, dark shadows or ingrown hairs on your wedding day or, more importantly, on your wedding night.

6) Treat your hands and feet

All eyes will be on your hands when it comes to the exchanging of the rings, so don’t forget look after them (or your feet for when you kick off your heels at the reception later). Go for a manicure and pedicure every few weeks for about six months before the wedding and remember to moisturise at least every morning and night when you’re at home. Better still, keep your favourite hand cream in your desk at work and top up whenever your hands start to feel dry.

7) Find the right hair dresser

Your hair style can affect the way people perceive you whole wedding outfit – no matter how expensive your dress – so it’s important to find a hair dresser you trust. Visit the salon a few weeks before the wedding to discuss style options. To play it extra safe, make sure you have a practice styling session to avoid any unforeseen hair horrors on the day.

Choose your make-up wisely

There’s nothing wrong with being a blushing bride… as long as it’s not because you’re wearing more blusher than Siouxie Sioux. If you’re hiring a make-up artist, make sure you discuss exactly the sort of look you are aiming for well before the wedding, and book in a practice session. If you’re doing your own make-up, remember that less is more if you want to achieve a classic, dewy bridal look.

9) Get some sleep

There may be a lot of planning to fit in before the big day, but making sure you get at least eight hours of sleep every night will banish dark circles and eye bags and do wonders for the rest of your skin. It will boost your energy levels and decrease your stress levels too.

10) Be prepared

Make sure that your chief bridesmaid is carrying an SOS kit on the day of the wedding, including powder and lipstick top-ups for photo shoots and plenty of tissues for those weepier moments.But your bridal beauty regime does not have to be one of your worries. In fact, getting married is the ultimate excuse to indulge in a little personal pampering.

By  TheTelegraph

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