How to feel (and look) your best on your wedding day

bride getting ready on her wedding day Photo: Shelly Anderson Photography

OMG! Can you believe it, your wedding day is almost here? We are beyond excited for you! And as your digital bridal besties, we want to make sure that you look and feel your best on the big day. Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of weddings (like a lot 😳), so here are a few Pro Tips that we’ve picked up from planners, couples, and stylists along the way.

comfort is key

While the day will seem like it flew by in an instant. It’s actually super long. For most brides, it will be their longest day spent in heels (practically new heels, for that matter). The key to lasting all day (or as long as humanly possible) is making your shoes work for you and not the other way around. Now we’re not going to sit here and preach comfortable shoes. It’s one day get the shoes that really make you feel like it’s your wedding day. But there are a few promises you need to make to us. Spend at least a week prior to your wedding breaking them in. Use sole covers to keep them cute for the photos, but make sure that you get any potential blister issues out of the way well before your wedding. On that note, please don’t break them in the week before your wedding, let’s aim for a month out if not more. Then, finally, invest in a good pair of heel inserts. Kate Middleton, as in the famously heeled princess, swears by these ones by Alice Bow. They even have a bridal set that includes insoles for your mom and bridesmaids, too cute! P.S. They also work for flats!

keep the girls locked and loaded

Whether you’re rocking a backless lace gown or a daring little number with a plunging neckline, one thing is certain: you want the girls looking their best on your wedding day. Even if you start the day perky (so to speak), gravity does have a way of pulling us back down to earth. But it’s your wedding, babes, let’s keep that head in the clouds and those bubbies looking perky as evs with this secret that all the celebs and stylists have been gatekeeping–until now… These silicone nip covers by Nood aren’t just for coverage. They lift and hold those babies in place so don’t have to and can dance the night away without a care in the world. And don’t be deceived by the photo, these are GENEROUSLY cut and come in two different sizes. They come in four different skin tones and are about the size of the palm of your hand (so you can visualize). These reusable lifting pads are made to blend seamlessly with your skin so it looks and feels like you’re wearing next to nothing. They also use medical-grade adhesive, so they’re not going anywhere.

you’re going for dewy, not shiny

Yes, dewy is trending, but trust us when we say highlighter and sweat/oil photograph differently. You’re investing a lot in your big day (and your makeup), so let’s make it last. Pop a packet of these oil control films into your clutch, and you may as well pass a few out to the wedding party so everyone can look and feel their best. Unlike makeup wipes, you simply blot the skin with these delicate little sheets, and they magically absorb the oil and nothing else. Genius!

stay hydrated without sacrificing your makeup

While we’re on the subject nothing gives you a healthy glow like proper hydration. Keep a water bottle on hand at all times. Pro tip: use one with a straw so that you don’t mess up your lips. And speaking of straws, it wouldn’t hurt to pick up a pack of these stainless steel reusable straws for your bridesmaids (and yourself if you’d like to sip on something other than water).

don’t sweat it–literally

Then, there’s one thing that no one wants to talk about–the sweat. From the wedding day nerves to the actual climate there are a million reasons to sweat on the big day and then some. That’s why it’s important to check out your usual deodorant and make sure that it’s also an antiperspirant. If it’s not, you’ll want to pick one up. These bad boys serve double duty, keeping you dry and smelling great.

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