Full disclosure.
I hate that tagline when you see bridal makeup artists advertising their business, you know the ones, “the most beautiful version of you”, “ be your most beautiful self”, "you but better” Ok, I have never seen that last one, but you get the gist. It’s hard for us makeup artists to put what we mean into words, but for me, I just want you to look like you when you walk down to meet your lover’s gaze. I want both of your eyes to light up when you see each other for the first time. I’m such an old romantic, I get goosebumps as I write that.
Though I’d love to talk about being you in bridal, I mean every element of your wedding. From planning to choosing your dress to the celebrations, when you trust yourself, you will never be disappointed, even if the closest members of your bridal party or family might not agree. Take this as permission to be you. I always ask my brides about how they usually wear their makeup and if they even wear makeup. Many brides that come to me don’t, and as a natural makeup specialist, I think they feel comfortable in my hands. Getting to know you and what makes you feel great helps me style the makeup, whether it be a barely-there look, a dramatic smokey eye or a statement lip. Even as a non-makeup wearer having your makeup professionally done will serve you well for the years to come when you look back on your images.
Trust your heart.
I’ve learnt over the years that we truly know what we love in our hearts and that when choosing your bridal style, my best advice is: don’t fight it. Yes, we indeed feel pressure to look amazing and to wow everyone. The best way to do that? Trust your heart in your decision-making process. Pinterest and Instagram have us all over the place with bridal style, inspiration, unattainable high-light levels, and waist sizes. Sometimes you realise you’ve researched enough, and it’s time to trust you. FOMO is a thing in bridal. From finally saying yes to dress to deciding whether you go for eyes, lips or both in your makeup. Trusting your heart is the perfect anecdote to that.
Create a timeless look.
I use natural makeup in my bridal looks because I know the techniques and product combinations to last all day, look great in images and create timeless makeup looks that don’t age. I love when a bride brings her ideas that I know are her dream look, the colours that make her heart sing and the willingness to allow me to do my job. There’s a bit of confusion about bridal makeup and looking good in photography- you don’t need a high coverage foundation just because it’s your wedding day. I like skin to look like skin. Highlighter is gorgeous but Woah there, cowgirl, let’s use a light hand. The glowy wet skin you see in bridal campaigns may not be the best choice for looking back at yourself in ten years or even just surviving the day.
Finally, Be you. There is nothing & nobody more beautiful in your lovers’ eyes, so be the person they have fallen in love with on your wedding day and every day.
About the Author.
Amy is a natural makeup specialist based in Brisbane and beyond, she works with you to pick a unique makeup look to suit you and your personality. Using only eco-friendly makeup, cruelty-free products what she puts on your skin as important as how it looks- this is makeup you can feel good about. Amy also specialises in elopement makeup lessons and has a beautiful eco makeup and natural skincare range you can buy from to create your own minimalist makeup collection making for an empowering and sustainable wedding gift to yourself.
Learn more at https://theecomakeupbar.com