Fall Brides: Summer Is Your Runway to a Radiant Wedding Day
Your fall wedding feels like it’s months away, but here’s the truth: summer is the season to start prepping your skin. Think of these warm months as your runway. By the time those golden autumn leaves arrive, you’ll be glowing, even-toned, and completely camera-ready. Let’s make it happen.
Good Color Starts With Good Skin
Before any glow, your skin needs a clean canvas. Exfoliate with a loofah to slough away dead skin and give your tan something to cling to. Shave 24 hours before any tanning session using a fresh razor to avoid nicks. Waxing? Do that 24 hours out too. Finish your shower with a cool rinse to close your pores.
One rule you can’t skip: never apply lotions, moisturizers, or perfume before tanning. They create a barrier that leaves your tan blotchy. Keep it clean, keep it simple.
Don’t Forget Your Neck and Décolleté
Most brides focus on their face and forget the very areas your gown will show off. Asymmetrical necklines and stunning open backs are everywhere this fall, so your neck, shoulders, and décolleté deserve the same love. Start working these spots into your daily skincare routine now, and you’ll thank yourself later.
Pick Your Glow: Self-Tanner, Spray, or Airbrush
You have three beautiful options:
- Self-tanners are affordable and easy to use at home. Build color gradually over a few weeks.
- Spray tans are the fastest route to a sun-kissed look, especially with a bronzer for instant radiance.
- Airbrush tanning takes out the guesswork. A skilled tech delivers an even hue and can even define muscles or soften the look of scars.
Whichever you choose, start light and build. These products darken with time, so a shade slightly lighter than your dream tone is always the smart move.
Time It Right
Summer is for trial and error. Test your glow 6 to 8 weeks before the big day so you have time to perfect it. Plan your final spray or application 48 to 72 hours before your wedding, giving the color time to develop and preventing transfer to your gown.
Bonus tip: if you tint your brows, schedule that a day or two before any spray tan. Tint can react with tanning spray and turn green, and trust us, that’s tough to fix.
Ready to Glow?
Your fall wedding day deserves nothing less than radiant, flawless skin and beauty that lasts from ceremony to last dance. Book Makeup In The 702 today, and let our expert team give you the perfect wedding look, customized just for you.
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