Wedding is one of the most momentous days of a bride’s life, and no doubt, every bride wants to appear conspicuous and unique on this occasion. Moreover, she wants to make her wedding day too remarkable to be unheeded and forgotten. For this purpose, she spends an insane amount of time on selecting or designing her outfit, jewelry, hair style, décor and overall arrangement. However, what a bride-to-be is most concerned about is her makeup. Of course, she would be the center of attention and interest as everyone’s eyes would be glued to her face.
In Asia—and in Asian weddings held in UK (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Arab, Persian and Sri Lankan) —wedding day makeup is crucial to a bride’s glamour and charisma. After all, she needs to charm the eyes of the beholders! Therefore, special care is taken while applying makeup. There are some key factors which lead to a bride’s stunning and alluring look on her wedding day. In this regard, few tips are given here for would-be Asian brides:
Take Care of your Skin
Makeup is believed to hide every flaw; it beautifies the skin in such a way that even normal features appear striking and exhibit a gorgeous look. However, it can’t work miracles. It is imperative for you to ensure that your skin is in perfect shape for your wedding. In this respect, it is essential to have regular facials and other necessary skin treatments at least a month before your wedding day. Keep your skin hydrated by using moisturizers on a regular basis. Furthermore, use only trusted beauty products which your skin type is attuned with. Similarly, avoid including any new product in your daily cosmetic schedule too close to your wedding day: you can have an allergic reaction.
Hire a Professional Makeup Artist
A bride wants to look stunning while standing—or sitting!—next to her beloved, but she also wants to look fabulous in all the photos that will be taken before, during and after the ceremony. That is one reason why every bride likes to hire a professional wedding makeup artist for her big day. Even if you are adept at applying makeup, it is still wise to let a professional do it for you. After all, they are pros at it and know fully well what to do and how to do. It is, however, necessary to hire someone who knows the requirements and intricacies of Asian facial features and complexion. It is also better to arrange a meeting with the makeup artist prior to your wedding day and inform him/her whether you are having a day function or a night one. This will greatly help them decide a style which suits you the best.
Choose your Makeup Style
Although most of the Asian brides leave it to the makeup artist to decide the makeup style for them, it is better to have an idea of which look you want to have. Among Asian makeup styles (especially in Pakistan and India), Mughal style makeup is most commonly used for a traditional yet elegant look. Other than this, brides also prefer a classic, romantic or dramatic makeup look (Generally called Arabic Style) with focus on smoky eyes, neutral cheeks and a pale lip. Whatever style a Bride chooses, it is important that it goes along with the dress as well as the general decor and the occasion. Normally, the Barat day makeup is usually heavy as compared to Walima Day. Traditional colours of reds and golds are usually selected for the wedding day whereas for Walima the choice is more open. At Uzma’s our teams work on inspirations that a bride or her family might have and also give our personal opinion.
