6-4 months to go… Start having regular facials, spa pedicures and deep-conditioning hair treatments.
Get plenty of rest and exercise and be sure to eat well. Check out The Healthy Skin Diet by Karen Fischer (Exisle, $34.99) for lots of practical nutrition advice.
3 months to go… Time for your make-up and hair consultation. Take along photographs of the looks you love, but be open to the ideas of your stylists.
It’s about finding what flatters you, rather than following a particular trend that might not work with your colouring, skin tone, hair type or face shape. Make sure you brief them on your style of dress, flowers, venue, and whether or not you’ll be wearing a veil.
Photograph the look you decide on, and also let it sit for a while to see how well it wears.
2 months to go…Visit a dentist for teeth whitening, if necessary.
1 month to go… Have a trial spray tan. Be sure to ask for a light golden glow, particularly if you’re wearing white.
1 week to go… Head to your salon for a colour and trim.
3 days to go… Wax brows and body hair now, so there’s time for any redness or swelling to disappear.
2 days to go… Have eyelash extensions and a final spray tan.
1 day to go… Get a manicure and pedicure. Opt for long-lasting colour, such as Shellac or OPI Gel Colour, that should see you through your honeymoon.
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