You always want to look your best, but your wedding day is one day that you need to feel as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside. With so much to plan, keep track of, and do, don’t forget the importance of adding your beauty regimen to your list of things to stay on top of.

Let’s be honest: there may be some aspects of your physical appearance you’d like to change. Thanks to the experts, such as Dr. Binder of Beverly Hills, you can fine-tune some of the facial features that leave you feeling less than your best to better fit your idea of yourself. Before you opt for surgery, however, let’s take a look at what these experts recommend for brides-to-be.

Beauty Planning

In order to look your best on your special day, you need to take the time to plan exactly how you will achieve your beauty goals. About 5-6 months before your wedding, start focusing on stress relief. This may seem like a joke, telling you to take time to destress during the single most stressful time of your life, but it’s good advice. Start scheduling time for yourself to alleviate stress before it takes its toll on you and your appearance. Schedule one night a week for yourself to step away from the constant planning and meetings to just relax.

This is also when you want to start talking to your hairstylist about your thoughts for your wedding-day do. This way, you will have time to experiment with different styles and colors so you can see what works the best to achieve the look you want. 

Focus on skincare. Fine-tune your facial care with a good moisturizer and cleanser. If you have issues with blemishes, flaws, or you just need advice about which routine will work best for your skin, consult a dermatologist. You should also start scheduling a monthly facial, just to make sure your face is in tip-top shape. 

Take Care of Your Face

Besides a good cleaning and moisturizing program, don’t forget the importance of water. Besides hydrating and giving your skin a healthy glow, the best thing you can do is drink plenty of water. Water will help keep your complexion clear and rid your body of toxins. Regardless of how well your beauty routine is, the benefits of drinking water are unsurpassed. 

Don’t let dark circles under your eyes give away the late nights you spent going over every last detail of your big day. Remove your makeup with a water-soluble remover and be gentle with the delicate skin around your eyes. Avoid excessive or harsh rubbing. Using nightly eye cream and a cool compress weekly will also help with keeping your eyes from appearing puffy. 

The Final Countdown

The month before your wedding is when you should fine-tune any plans you have for your hair and makeup. Figure out which looks you like and ask your stylist to help you achieve those goals. If you are thinking of using a self-tanner, start working on it now. Don’t forget to check the neckline of your dress so that you aren’t surprised by unsightly tan-lines you didn’t account for. 

Whether you are hiring a makeup artist or doing your makeup yourself, make sure you have everything you need and give yourself plenty of time to practice and fine-tune your picture-perfect wedding day makeup look. 

Stay on top of your water intake. Your face will thank you for it later. Avoid overly salty foods and try to keep your pre-nuptial alcohol consumption to a minimum. Relax with a pampering massage and get ready to enjoy the single most exciting day of your happily ever after.