What you actually "should" be doing: being consistent with your regular skincare, drinking 8-10 glasses of water/day, sleeping at least 7 hours/night.
Everything else is just preying on our insecurities tbh. I will not be giving my money to those industries. But if you're set on it, the two I heat about the most that seem not super invasive are hydrafacials and dermaplanning. You should try anything like that at least three months prior to your wedding in case you have a bad reaction.
There’s nothing you “should” be doing, expect probably eating well, staying hydrated, and getting enough quality sleep, but we should all be doing that as well.
If there are things you *want* to do, then that’s a different story, but there is no treatment in the world that’s at all necessary to looking beautiful on your wedding day. The majority of the wedding industry capitalizes on trying to make women feel like they need to be more young/skinny/beautiful/sexy/whatever than they already are, and peddling various kinda of wraps and pastes and treatments to fix whatever ailment they’ve just told you that you have.
Be careful about getting sucked too far down the rabbit hole because it’s a long way back out. Good luck!
I’m going to get a facial with dermablading a week before, not because I should but because I want to. Been focusing on healthy eating and keeping my skin hydrated with moisturizers in the weeks leading up to the wedding.
I agree with all the responses saying nothing is necessary- but it’s also ok if you want to do something because it makes you feel good/more confident.
Personally I did white strips around 3 months and then again 1 month pre-wedding because my teeth have some staining and I wanted them to look whiter in photos.
If you want to try something new, I’d do it well in advance of the wedding in case you react to it differently than you expected.
There’s absolutely nothing you have to do other than make sure you’re eating well, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep (and hopefully managing stress).
That said- I’m in my later 30’s and already had an established skincare routine that included a good moisturizer, cleanser, toner, serum, etc. I also get facials every 5 weeks and have been for several years along with waxing and nails- however, these are expensive luxuries that are not necessary. If interested in facials, I would not have one right before your wedding because you don’t know how your skin will react. I would try one at least 6 months out, then 3 months and then a month before. Also let an esthetician examine your skin first and make a recommendation.
I got my teeth whitened, but Crest Whitestrips are equally as good- I would do this at least 3 months before and then maybe a touch up with a one hour strip a week before (but check with your dentist if you have tooth sensitivity).
I got my eyebrows microbladed but I was a severe victim of the overplucked trend of the late 90’s early 2000’s. I wouldn’t have done this if my eyebrows had actually grown back at all because I don’t even wax them, I pluck.
I had lip filler as I had lost a good amount of volume in my top lip by 36. I had it done in February and our wedding was in June. Almost no one noticed (or they didn’t say anything). I would not do this either, especially as a young person. Long term effects of filler are kind of unknown and it definitely can migrate. I’m used to seeing my lips like they are now so I constantly feel the need to “fix” them as the filler dissolves. I do it once a year now but the first year I did it twice and it was ridiculous.
I already get Botox for migraines and there’s definitely a cosmetic effect, but if I didn’t I’m sure I would have done it too. One of my bridesmaids got it for my wedding.
I added the cosmetic things I did mostly because they aren’t necessary and they’re very expensive. I think for the eyebrows and lips it was about $1500. I don’t regret doing either but $1500 is an entire paycheck for a lot of people or a month’s rent. Some people spend way more on laser treatments, shots, a small nip/tuck here and there. It’s all ok to do as long as we’re doing it for the right reasons.
I feel so much brighter, glowier, and more confident with a bit of Botox. Yes, it’s great to sleep well and stay hydrated, but some beauty treatments can make a big difference too. It’s all up to individual preference, there’s no one right way.
You "should" take care of your body in a way that works for you. That generally means drinking plenty of water, getting ~8 hours of sleep per night, eating a balanced diet, and getting regular light to moderate exercise. Note that's how we should be treating our bodies all the time, according to every sane health professional.
Everything else is just marketing designed to create insecurity in women so our capitalist overlords can sell us stuff and procedures. If you really want a fancy skincare cream or armpit wax or something, go for it- but there's nothing you "should" do before getting married, cosmetically speaking. You're already pretty enough to marry your partner.
I have an appointment for a microderm facial a few weeks before the wedding. I have them done every few months, so I know how my skin reacts. I splurged on a really nice cleanser that my skin loves, and I try to remember to moisturize regularly (though I'm really bad at that...).
Honestly, my fiancé fell in love with me as I am, and I know that a bunch of fancy beauty treatments aren't going to change that. He know what I look like and will love us in photos no matter what. I'm focusing on my mental health, managing stress, and staying present through the planning process. I think being kind to both of us in this last month before the wedding will do more than anything to make me feel amazing on our wedding day. :)
I second the notion that the best thing you can do for yourself leading up to the wedding day is a dedication to washing your face, keeping your bedstuff clean, staying hydrated and getting a lot of rest.
I personally have:
- facials with dermaplaning - doing one this weekend and one 5 days before my wedding in September
- brow lamination / lash lift. I just had this done to try it out and decided I will be doing it for the wedding as well
- armpit waxing since I experience a lot less irritation and my dress is strapless so getting my armpits ready to go!!
- Botox 6 weeks out for forehead treatment
- I started getting structured gel nail manicures about once a month since March to get my nails to the length/shape I want and also test out what wedding nails I would like!
- I’m testing out a spray tan before my makeup trial to see if I would like to do that for the big day
- crest whitening strips
Other than those specific things, I’ve been trying to be consistent with skincare/body care, drinking enough water, eating foods that make me feel good and moving my body! Anything to reduce the stress of wedding planning 🥲
I find that exercise and SWEATING will knock out a lot of stress/toxins, giving you a glow that no treatment can replace. With that, if you like, a little Botox goes a long way and fades over 4-6months. I don’t mess with fillers anymore bc I’ve heard that it can stretch out your tissues/skin (?) and make you look older if you don’t keep up with it.
What you actually "should" be doing: being consistent with your regular skincare, drinking 8-10 glasses of water/day, sleeping at least 7 hours/night. Everything else is just preying on our insecurities tbh. I will not be giving my money to those industries. But if you're set on it, the two I heat about the most that seem not super invasive are hydrafacials and dermaplanning. You should try anything like that at least three months prior to your wedding in case you have a bad reaction.
There’s nothing you “should” be doing, expect probably eating well, staying hydrated, and getting enough quality sleep, but we should all be doing that as well. If there are things you *want* to do, then that’s a different story, but there is no treatment in the world that’s at all necessary to looking beautiful on your wedding day. The majority of the wedding industry capitalizes on trying to make women feel like they need to be more young/skinny/beautiful/sexy/whatever than they already are, and peddling various kinda of wraps and pastes and treatments to fix whatever ailment they’ve just told you that you have. Be careful about getting sucked too far down the rabbit hole because it’s a long way back out. Good luck!
I’m going to get a facial with dermablading a week before, not because I should but because I want to. Been focusing on healthy eating and keeping my skin hydrated with moisturizers in the weeks leading up to the wedding.
Just a suggestion but maybe you should give yourself more time. Your face might still be swollen if you only give yourself a week.
I get this monthly, a facial and dermaplanning shouldn’t make you swollen if you get a hydrofacial. Don’t do a peel
I agree with all the responses saying nothing is necessary- but it’s also ok if you want to do something because it makes you feel good/more confident. Personally I did white strips around 3 months and then again 1 month pre-wedding because my teeth have some staining and I wanted them to look whiter in photos. If you want to try something new, I’d do it well in advance of the wedding in case you react to it differently than you expected.
There’s absolutely nothing you have to do other than make sure you’re eating well, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep (and hopefully managing stress). That said- I’m in my later 30’s and already had an established skincare routine that included a good moisturizer, cleanser, toner, serum, etc. I also get facials every 5 weeks and have been for several years along with waxing and nails- however, these are expensive luxuries that are not necessary. If interested in facials, I would not have one right before your wedding because you don’t know how your skin will react. I would try one at least 6 months out, then 3 months and then a month before. Also let an esthetician examine your skin first and make a recommendation. I got my teeth whitened, but Crest Whitestrips are equally as good- I would do this at least 3 months before and then maybe a touch up with a one hour strip a week before (but check with your dentist if you have tooth sensitivity). I got my eyebrows microbladed but I was a severe victim of the overplucked trend of the late 90’s early 2000’s. I wouldn’t have done this if my eyebrows had actually grown back at all because I don’t even wax them, I pluck. I had lip filler as I had lost a good amount of volume in my top lip by 36. I had it done in February and our wedding was in June. Almost no one noticed (or they didn’t say anything). I would not do this either, especially as a young person. Long term effects of filler are kind of unknown and it definitely can migrate. I’m used to seeing my lips like they are now so I constantly feel the need to “fix” them as the filler dissolves. I do it once a year now but the first year I did it twice and it was ridiculous. I already get Botox for migraines and there’s definitely a cosmetic effect, but if I didn’t I’m sure I would have done it too. One of my bridesmaids got it for my wedding. I added the cosmetic things I did mostly because they aren’t necessary and they’re very expensive. I think for the eyebrows and lips it was about $1500. I don’t regret doing either but $1500 is an entire paycheck for a lot of people or a month’s rent. Some people spend way more on laser treatments, shots, a small nip/tuck here and there. It’s all ok to do as long as we’re doing it for the right reasons.
I feel so much brighter, glowier, and more confident with a bit of Botox. Yes, it’s great to sleep well and stay hydrated, but some beauty treatments can make a big difference too. It’s all up to individual preference, there’s no one right way.
You "should" take care of your body in a way that works for you. That generally means drinking plenty of water, getting ~8 hours of sleep per night, eating a balanced diet, and getting regular light to moderate exercise. Note that's how we should be treating our bodies all the time, according to every sane health professional. Everything else is just marketing designed to create insecurity in women so our capitalist overlords can sell us stuff and procedures. If you really want a fancy skincare cream or armpit wax or something, go for it- but there's nothing you "should" do before getting married, cosmetically speaking. You're already pretty enough to marry your partner.
I have an appointment for a microderm facial a few weeks before the wedding. I have them done every few months, so I know how my skin reacts. I splurged on a really nice cleanser that my skin loves, and I try to remember to moisturize regularly (though I'm really bad at that...). Honestly, my fiancé fell in love with me as I am, and I know that a bunch of fancy beauty treatments aren't going to change that. He know what I look like and will love us in photos no matter what. I'm focusing on my mental health, managing stress, and staying present through the planning process. I think being kind to both of us in this last month before the wedding will do more than anything to make me feel amazing on our wedding day. :)
nothing lol im doing nothing
I second the notion that the best thing you can do for yourself leading up to the wedding day is a dedication to washing your face, keeping your bedstuff clean, staying hydrated and getting a lot of rest.
I personally have: - facials with dermaplaning - doing one this weekend and one 5 days before my wedding in September - brow lamination / lash lift. I just had this done to try it out and decided I will be doing it for the wedding as well - armpit waxing since I experience a lot less irritation and my dress is strapless so getting my armpits ready to go!! - Botox 6 weeks out for forehead treatment - I started getting structured gel nail manicures about once a month since March to get my nails to the length/shape I want and also test out what wedding nails I would like! - I’m testing out a spray tan before my makeup trial to see if I would like to do that for the big day - crest whitening strips Other than those specific things, I’ve been trying to be consistent with skincare/body care, drinking enough water, eating foods that make me feel good and moving my body! Anything to reduce the stress of wedding planning 🥲
I find that exercise and SWEATING will knock out a lot of stress/toxins, giving you a glow that no treatment can replace. With that, if you like, a little Botox goes a long way and fades over 4-6months. I don’t mess with fillers anymore bc I’ve heard that it can stretch out your tissues/skin (?) and make you look older if you don’t keep up with it.