From dewy skin to matte complexions, nude lips to glossy red pouts, the runway, red carpet, and celebrity weddings are where you should be turning for all your bridal beauty inspiration.
Not one to wear a bold lip? Skip it. Trust us, your wedding day isn't the time or place to be experimenting. Your wedding makeup should feel fresh and natural, and most importantly—like you. But, if you're looking for the best examples of your desired no-makeup-makeup, bold eye, or pop-colored lip, take notes from these of-the-moment looks. Admittedly, we've included some statements, should you dare to be different. Here, our favorite beauty looks to share with your bridal beauty team at your next trial.
1. Moody Makeup
Deep mauves and rusts are natural in feel, but also bring a bit of edge to a nude lip and smokey eye. If you're normally one to don metallics for nights out, try these tones in matte—they'll look far more fresh beneath your veil that way, and will define your features more than tones that catch the light.
2. Au Naturale
Opting for dewy, flawless skin, barely-there eyeshadow, and a nude lip paired with easy waves is a fast-pass to making sure you walk down the aisle as the best version of yourself, with an extra dose of polish.
3. Smoke Show
Highlighter, glossy nude lips, smudgy black liner—this is a makeup look for a bride who isn't afraid to be a little sultry. Pro tip: pair this look with a statement earring and a sleek, low pony
4. Silver Streek
For a bit of edge, a winter wedding, or the after party, cap off your look with a metallic touch. Rather than opting for a clean liner or a contained shadow on the lid, go a bit bolder; brighten the look with ample doses in the corners of your eye, too per the runway beauty straight from Chanel's Pre-Fall 2020 catwalk. If silver's not your thing, try this look in gold.
5. Just Peachy
Zoe Kravitz's Jackie Kennedy Onassis-inspired look at the 2020 SAG Awards confirmed that when it comes to key moments, like the aisle and the red carpet, going classic is queen. That means ultra-feminine, and monochromatic, like Zoe's matte peachy complexion, metallic eye, and lip, paired with a subtly '60s winged liner.