Beauty Tips

Your Wedding Day Beauty Countdown

Follow this timeline of beauty to-dos before you say your "I dos"

by Molly Roemer

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Six Months Before Your Wedding: Visit a Dermatologist Before you pick out the perfect makeup, you'll want to make sure your canvas (aka your complexion) is in good shape. If you're already pretty happy with your skin, you can skip this step, but if you're dealing with acne, scarring or other complexion problems, head to your derm ASAP. It can take weeks -- or even months -- for a new skin care regimen to work, so you'll want to give yourself plenty of time to try out the doctor-recommended products or any in-office treatments she suggests. The best advice we can give: Be patient while the products are working. Often acne gets worse before it gets better. Hang in there and work with your doctor -- the payoff will be worth it.

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awesome

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 05:01PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the tip, I'll come back to the guide if I ever get married.

by yestfl Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 11:14AM Report as inappropriate

I'd agree with everything but the Botox unless you're a woman of a certain age

by TBjunkie Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 12:39AM Report as inappropriate

i'm getting married in October of this year and this was really helpful for me!

by LMarie27 Monday, February 6, 2012 at 03:53PM Report as inappropriate

im getting married next year, so this is very VERY helpful!

by gisellemarie Monday, September 12, 2011 at 02:09PM Report as inappropriate

Be careful about SPF in makeup though--some kinds can give your face a whitish cast in photographs.

by LipglossandSpandex Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 08:07PM Report as inappropriate

Great info I am a bridemaid and am forwarding all these awesome tips to the bride. Thanks!

by RoleModel Friday, June 3, 2011 at 11:33PM Report as inappropriate

Great advice and really helpful hints! I will be putting these down in my planner so I dont miss when I should be doing what leading up to my big day!!

by bernice_stump Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 07:17AM Report as inappropriate

countdown to the big day!

by LittleBunny Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 09:51PM Report as inappropriate