As you begin your bridal skin regimen, you want to start with a clean slate (i.e. complexion), and a deep cleansing facial is the best way to do so, says Klara Chrzuszcz, owner of the SkinCeuticals Advanced Spa by Klara Beauty Lab in New York City. Steaming and extractions will help clean out your pores, ensuring anything you do from now on will be more effective.

But with facials it's not a one-and-done type deal. Chrzuszcz suggests discussing your skin with your aesthetician at this appointment and scheduling regular facials between now and the big day. "A monthly facial is ideal, but if that's not an option, as often as you can is better than nothing," she says. Work with your go-to skin guru to devise the routine -- including at home fixes as well as in-spa treatments -- that'll get you glowing by the time you don the big white dress.

Book it: ASAP

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Before you say your "I dos," it's time to see the light -- literally. "Light therapy is great because you can't overdo it," says Chrzuszcz. "It's an amazing modality that boosts energy in the skin cells and can treat different skin concerns." If signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles, are your primary concern, opt for red light, which stimulates collagen production (note, this should be done a little further out, since the effects aren't instantaneous). To treat acne-prone skin, blue light gently and effectively minimizes bacteria and soothes skin, says Chrzuszcz. Plus you can do it as close as two weeks before the wedding.

Book it: three months before for a red light treatment; two weeks before for a blue light treatment

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Lately more and more brides have been game for going under the needle in the name of a flawless face. After all, fillers or botox can be an effective way to smooth out lines and wrinkles fast.

Of course, botox and filler first-timers probably do not want to try injectables right before their wedding. If you've never gone under the syringe, but want to, book an initial appointment as soon as you get engaged, as far out from your wedding as possible. Pay close attention to the results, how long they last and what you do and don't like. If this isn't your first rodeo, plan on Botox or similar neurotoxins a month out; any closer to the date and your muscles may not have time to fully adjust and let the effects settle, advises Chrzuszcz. Filler injections can be scheduled two months prior, since they tend to last a bit longer.

Book it: One month before for neurotoxin; two months before for filler

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A peel can, quite literally, peel away all kinds of imperfections, from hyperpigmentation to pimples. In-office versions tout much higher concentrations of acids than are available over-the-counter, and options like the SkinCeuticals Professional Peels, can be customized by your dermatologist or aesthetician to target your particular complexion concerns. Depending on the strength of the peel, you'll need anywhere from two to seven days of downtime afterwards while your skin rejuvenates (and yes, peels off). Bottom line: Don't schedule one around the time of any major wedding-related events (because flaking skin is kind of a bachelorette party buzz-kill).

Book it: Six to eight weeks before

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Listen up, frizzy-haired girls: You too can walk down the aisle with the sleek strands of your dreams. Keratin treatments are smart for gals with unruly hair, as well as for brides bound for humid destinations.

"It's a great option for lower-maintenance hair styling," explains Roz Murray, a stylist at Bumble and Bumble in New York City. The one caveat: Check with your colorist about how to space this out with your color. Typically, there's a two-week window, she adds.

Book it: Two weeks before

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