I’m a bridal makeup artist and these are five things you must NEVER do on the morning of your big day
IF YOU are getting married or have a friend that is due to tie the knot very soon, listen up.
Many brides will have a very clear itinerary of what they are doing on the morning of their big day – makeup by a professional and then a hairdresser does their hair.
But according to Kelly Mills, a Bridal Makeup Artist from Melbourne, Australia, there’s a lot more that brides need to take into account for the morning of their wedding day.
Kelly has done makeup for hundreds of brides and knows all the tips and tricks to ensure a smooth wedding morning.
So if your wedding day is approaching, here’s the tips you must follow to ensure you have a fabulous day.
Kelly shared her “five things I would never do on the morning of my wedding, coming from a bridal makeup artist.”
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She began by emphasising the importance of not having unnecessary people in the room while the bride is getting ready.
Kelly explained: “Number one, I would never have people in the room that don’t need to be there.
“The only people in the room will be me, my bridal party and maybe mum, if she’s got her nerves under control.
“No kids, unless mine or my bridal parties, that’s it.
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“Then your photographer, your hairstylist and your makeup artist.
“There shouldn’t be anyone else there, more people, more stress.”
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Secondly, and one that many stressed brides may forget, Kelly highlighted the need to ensure the bridal party stay hydrated.
She continued: “Number two, I will never forget to feed and hydrate myself, my bridal party, and my suppliers.
“It is a big morning and a very big day, and by hydrate I mean water, coffee, mimosas.”
Kelly also stressed that brides must ensure they leave sufficient time between getting ready and leaving for the ceremony.
She added: “Number three, I will never allow only like 20-30 minutes between getting ready and leaving for the ceremony.
“The photographer needs at least an hour for you to get dressed after your hair and makeup, get your photos and then leave for the venue without being super stressed.”
Before you get your makeup done, Kelly recommended that brides use a sheet mask, to ensure that your skin looks immaculate for the day.
Kelly advised: “Number four, I will never forget, my go-to sheet masks, to wear 30 minutes to an hour before getting your makeup done. Glowing all day long.”
Finally, the makeup artist stressed that although the wedding morning may be stressful, brides should ensure to enjoy the morning of their big day.
She concluded: “And number five, arguably the most important, I will never allow the vibes to not be immaculate on the morning of my wedding.
“I’m talking music, I’m talking drinks, I’m talking polaroid cameras, whatever it is, to bring the vibes.
“That time is just for you, make it fun, it’s your wedding morning, it should be nothing but happy, good times.”
Kelly’s video has clearly impressed many, as at the time of writing, after just one day of the video being live on TikTok, it has racked up 72.4k views.
It has 4,097 likes, 55 comments and 195 shares.
Many TikTok users appreciated Kelly’s helpful tips and took to the comments to express this.
One person said: “I love this! Thank you! Getting married in a month and I didn’t even think of music on the morning of! But sooo crucial! Thank you!”
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Another added: “Yes every single one!!!”
A third commented: “Wedding photog here – I agree with it all.”