Bridal Make-Up

Whether you're planning for your big day, preparing to be the maid of honour, or just want to be the best dressed wedding guest, get ready for your close-up with our gallery of bridal make-up inspiration.

By Rebecca Cox

                                                       As seen at: Carolina Herrera

A sweeping of peony blusher is perfect teamed with a pink glossy lip.

                                                          As seen at: Vera Wang

Why not team one-tone creamy skin with a bold berry-stained lip?

                                                       As seen at: Carolina Herrera
A heavy liquid line on the upper lids teamed with a soft creamy shadow and a glossy nude lip works well with a sleek up-do.

As seen at: Juanjo Oliva 

Team an up-do with a soft smoky eye and a bold red lip.

                                                         As seen at: Amsale

Why not opt for minimal eye make-up and a pop of bright lip colour? Cover lips first with a matching lipliner for a longer-lasting finish.

                                                          As seen at: Jenny Packham

Highlight the eye area with a touch of creamy shadow at the socket.

                                                          As seen at: Chloe

If you're going for a down-do, keep your make-up minimal, concentrating on contouring and an even, matte finish for skin.

                                                                     As seen at: Chloe
A pop of bronze orange shadow on the lids looks great with glowing dewy skin and pale pink lips. 

                                                             As seen at: Jenny Packham
Loose, undone waves look great with bold brows, bronzed cheeks and glossy lips.

                                                             As seen at: Jenny Packham
For a modern twist on a retro look, add a pale coral lip to your side-swept hairstyle and fully-loaded lashes.

                                                              As seen at: Marchesa
The perfect bridal make-up should look fresh and clean, but last all day. Choose a matte finish with skin and add highlights here and there using a touch of moisturiser or serum.

                                                     As seen at: Monique Lhuillier
When opting for a swept-back hairstyle and minimal eye make-up, you can afford to plump for a bold lip colour.

                                                         As seen at: Monique LhuillierTo really pull your look together, opt for a natural pink blush colour and apply to the apples of the cheeks and the eyelids, plumping for a complimentary pink lip colour.

                                                              As seen at: Monique Lhuillier
With all that white, a touch of colour on the eyes can work really well, especially if you're planning an outdoors wedding. 

                                                            As seen at: Pronovias
Give your skin a healthy glow by adding a touch of highlighter on the apples of your cheeks and just below the brow bone. 

                                                                  As seen at: Pronovias
Confine mascara and liner to the upper eyelid for a wide-eyed look.

                                               As seen at: Legends by Romona Keveza
To save you having to reapply all day, just keep your look fresh by touching up with lip gloss every so often.

                                             As seen at: Romona Keveza Luxe Evening
Enhance your brows with a touch of powder or liner: it will make all the difference in the photographs

                                                                As seen at: Rosa ClaraTry and choose a blusher that suits your natural colouring: you want to be the blushing bride, not the flushing bride.

                                                              As seen at: Vera Wang
A berry lip can be a great bridal option, especially if you're getting married in colder climates

                                                       As seen at: Vera Wang
A subtly-sparkling nude eyeshadow is the perfect summer option. 

                                                            As seen at: Vera Wang
Add contouring to your cheeks using bronzer. Start at the top of your ears and work in a diagonal line down your cheek.

 Source: glamourmagazine.co.uk