We know that
most weddings take place in spring and early summer, with the
most popular month to tie the knot
being June,
but many people do choose to marry in winter despite the weather. After all, in
our climate we can't always guarantee a lovely sunny day in August.
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There's no
doubt about it though, it is sometimes harder to look your best when the colder
months come. Although you may still have the remains of a tan, hair is likely
to have suffered during the summer and the switching on of central heating can
cause hair and skin to become dry.
If
you are planning a winter wedding, do start your hair and beauty
routine now. Extra moisturisation can keep hair and skin looking good and even
possibly taking a supplement can help - you don't want to be down with flu on
your big day.
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Unfortunately,
planning a wedding can be extremely stressful, which will play havoc with your
looks, so do try to be as organised as you can be about your overall 'look' for
the day. It is worth having several 'practice' sessions with your
stylist before
the big day - that way you'll be able to choose a style your happy with and your
stylist will be familiar with. She will need to experiment in advance with hairpieces,
headdresses etc especially if you intend to wear fresh flowers in your hair. Your
florist may be able to make a 'mock-up' of your actual arrangement so that your
stylist can practice with it.
It's always
wise to have any cutting done a week or so in advance so you have time to adjust,
and don't go for anything too radical - now is definitely not the time to find
out whether a close-crop would suit you!
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Get hair in good shape with pre-wash conditioners - we love Philip Kingsley's
- and try to limit use of products such as mousse as these can cause build up.
Don't
forget your bridesmaids or attendants. Whilst we don't want them to
outshine the bride, of course, they will feel more confident and therefore more
able to assist you on the day, if their styling and make-up are equally well rehearsed.
Arrange an en-masse visit to the salon so that the stylist can assess their hair
type and advise on what will work best.
Many brides
are now hiring in a beauty consultant to do the make-up for all involved and it's
an excellent idea if you can. She will bring her own products and will be far
less nervous than anyone else on the day! If this is not an option then make sure
you are really organised before hand. Lay out your products on a tray with baby
wipes, tissues etc with your favourite brushes - you will be too busy to go in
search of that make-up sponge you like, or the lipstick that tones with your blusher.
If you really fancy a whole new look for the day, go to a department store consultant
for a makeover. This is a good way to try new looks week in advance and costs
relatively little. Make sure you let her know what the weather is likely to be
like and what your accent colours are - these are often very different from the
pastels used in summer weddings.
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If
you are carrying a deep coloured bouquet or are having deep
roses near the face you may want to deepen your lip colour for instance.
Foundation
and blusher almost needs changing for winter and as many brides still wear stark
white, very careful colours need to be chosen to avoid a 'washed-out' look.
If you're not a regular salon user then try to find a salon or stylist who
specialise in 'wedding' hair, there are lots to choose from in all areas or get
a friend to recommend one if you like her particular style.
And
remember, you may need to gently remind your future 'other half' that you would
not be pleased to see the males in the party looking overgrown - check that he's
got a trip to the barbers firmly in the diary too! Y
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