Wedding Make-Up Inspiration To Make You Feel Your Most Beautiful On The Big Day
Wedding photos never looked so good.
Wedding make-up is a confusing business. Do you apply your own make-up or hire an artist? Do you stick with what you know and go for a classic au natural look? Or opt for something a bit bolder to stand out on the big day?
Nude tones, or red lipstick and lashes? And how do you nail a complexion so flawless even Bella Hadid would be jealous without looking like a ghost in the wedding pics?
Whatever you choose to do, consider make-up artist Caroline Barnes' top tip: 'Give yourself enough time to finish your make-up and then step away for a while. You might feel like you're wearing too much, but leave it to settle for an hour and then re-visit it.'
Still not sure what wedding make-up to go for? We've got all your wedding make-up inspiration for looking your most beautiful on the big day in one place. Check out our edit of the best wedding and bridal make-up ideas perfect for your big day...
Moschino
Bring the drama to an evening wedding with extended winged eyeliner and defined lips.
Laura Biagiotti
Fresh, clean skin and barely there lips perfectly complement a moody taupe smokey eye.
Giorgio Armani Privé
Who said you have to stick to white on your wedding day? Bring some colour into the mix with dreamy muted shades of eyeshadow in seafoam and amethyst.
Giambattista Valli
Add some classic drama to your big day with an orange-toned red lip and barely there eye make-up.
Elisabetta Franchi
Switch up a traditional brown smokey eye with more modern hues of muted mauve for eyes that stand out, even through a veil.
Rixo
Up the ante on super simple make-up with a slick of metallic silver eyeshadow across lids.
Iris Van Herpen
Monochrome make-up in gold and bronze shades gives an ethereal goddess feel to any bridal look.
Erdem
Monochrome taupe tones are a pretty way to add shape and colour to your skin without looking like a literal blushing bride.
Rodarte
Go one step further than the classic red lip with a moody berry shade, ideal for the edgier goth brides out there.
Brock Collection
Fresh, flawless skin and a rosebud pout look super pretty.
Ralph & Russo
Continue the embellishment from your wedding dress onto your make-up with delicate pearls applied to the inner corners of your eyes.
Brandon Maxwell
If false eyelashes feel like faff, fake the fluttery look with drawn on lower lashes instead.
Brandon Maxwell
Doing your own wedding make-up? Keep things simple by using blusher on your cheeks, lips and eyelids for a naturally flushed wedding look.
Armani Privé
Up the ante on the traditional blushing bride with peach blusher across your eyelids and up to your temples.
Elie Saab
Make millennial pink work for your wedding with softer tones of blush, rose and peach on eyes, lips and cheeks.
Tom Ford
Who said black eyeliner doesn't belong on a bride? Trace fine line on your bottom lid to make your eyes pop in those family photos.
Giambattista Valli
Seriously glowy skin and glossy lips mean all you need is a little highlighter to take your wedding make-up to the next level.
Jason Wu
Who said you can't do red lips on your wedding day? Just remember to use a generous amount of Lipcote to seal the deal and keep your lipstick on you, not your groom.
Dolce & Gabbana
Glossy nude lips and sculpted taupe eyes bring just the right amount of Nineties to your wedding make-up.
Dior
Keep things tonal with just a dash of silver in the corner of your eyes for an understated wedding make-up look.
George Driver was the former Senior Beauty Editor - Digital at ELLE UK.
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