Bridal beauty: gorgeous looks for a spring wedding
Take inspiration straight from the SS14 catwalks to choose unforgettable wedding make-up for your big day this spring
Go RunwayAs seen at: Zac Posen
Nothing says spring like rosy-hued petals decorating a tousled hairdo’ – take one of the petals with you when visiting beauty counters to find the closest lip colour to tie your look together.
As seen at: ALICE By Temperley
It's still all about the Cara brow, so build your shape with light layers of powder and they’ll be the perfect frame to mascara-slicked lashes.
As seen at: Lia Syn
If your colour scheme includes pink, nod to it with a soft pink eye, lip and – for a real festival vibe – flowers in your unkempt hair.
GoRunwayAs seen at: Jason Wu
Complement your brunette wedding do’ with a matching brown hue, worked deep into the eye socket and finished with a paper-thin streak of bronze shimmer along the lash line.
As seen at: Tumqo
If you’re embracing your bohemian side, take note of these gorgeous tumbling tresses. Set your hair in supersized rollers and shake out before spraying with lacquer to hold.
As seen at: Anna October
An orange lip is a spring trend that shouldn't be ignored by brides who want to make a statement on their big day. Team it with fresh, clean skin and a few coats of lengthening (waterproof!) mascara.
As seen at: Zuhair Murad
For timeless wedding pictures, avoid too much colour and focus on using natural colours and highlighting products that will give you an effortless glow.
IndigitalAs seen at: Miu Miu
Set off a gold bridal gown by sculpting your cheeks with golden matte bronzer and a slick of lip gloss to match. Warning: maybe take it easy on the gloss if you’re wearing your hair loose to avoid a sticky situation.
IndigitalAs seen at: Vionnet
The bright orange might be a little fierce for the average spring bride but use this look as inspiration to experiment with strong eye colours, especially if your overall wedding theme is going to be popping with brights.
As seen at: Whistles
A dewy complexion for the big day is all in the prep. Up your cleansing and exfoliating routine a couple of months beforehand and opt for mineral make-up which easily buffs into the skin.
IndigitalAs seen at: Versace
Don’t shy away from black liner or a smoky eye on W-day, as it can make your eyes pop perfectly on a sunny spring day – just go easy on the lip colour to avoid looking too ‘done’.
IndigitalAs seen at: Chanel
Want your wedding day pictures to make a statement? Chanel’s got it covered with Crayola-like colours and super-thick black liner.
GoRunwayAs seen at: Calvin Klein Collection
Go for a dusky pink shadow on the eyes, lining both top and bottom lashes, and colour your lips with a light pink hue that will catch the light. Just gorgeous, especially if it matches the colour of your bouquet.
GoRunwayAs seen at: Altuzarra
Is there a better reason to rock the red lip that you so love, than to be the centre of attention on your wedding day? We think not.
Remember to have your Maid Of Honour carry the colour in her bag for regular touch-ups throughout the day.
InDigitalAs seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
Liquid concealer and cream blush are your wedding day saviours to get a glossy, chic glow to last all day long. A smidgen of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour in the centre of your top lip will increase your pout factor.
IndigitalAs seen at: Christian Dior
So this Eighties-esque gold glitter brow might be too much for your average spring wedding, but what about dusting gold shadow over your brows as well as a gold shimmer on your lips while leaving your eyelids bare for a quirky bridal look.
IndigitalAs seen at: Stella McCartney
A feline flick adds an edge of punk if you don’t want to turn too girly on your wedding day. Use this shot as inspiration and use a grey liner rather than black to soften the line a little.
InDigitalAs seen at: Emilio Pucci
For a low-key bridal look, complexion is key. Regular facials in the lead-up to your big day will help clear blemishes and maintain a natural radiance – minimal make-up necessary.
GoRunwayAs seen at: Ralph Lauren
The lightest shades of lilac swept across your eyes, cheeks and lips makes for a gorgeous springtime look. Just add a slick of black mascara to define the lashes.
IndigitalAs seen at: Giorgio Armani
Go green with a pastel shade swept softly around the eye socket and under the bottom lash line and just a thin gloss of pink on your lips.
InDigitalAs seen at: Emilio Pucci
Use a sweep of tinted moisturizer as your base, rather than a heavy foundation, to keep your bridal glow all day long. Contour your cheeks with a natural blush for a softly sculpted look.
InDigitalAs seen at: Gucci
Highlight your eyes with a coral bronze colour on the lids and a dusting of gold shimmer on the inner corners.
IndigitalAs seen at: Erdem
Work a bold brow with a bold eye by using a light shimmer on the eyelid to break up the black. The wispy side fringe and tendrils soften the entire look too.
IndigitalAs seen at: Giles
A soft, disheveled bridal hairstyle, popular for spring weddings, calls for soft, natural colours with a light shimmer to the eyes and lips.
InDigitalAs seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
Pick out the hue of your hairpiece by dotting some shimmer shadow of the same colour in the inner corners of your eyes and along your lower lash line. So pretty.
InDigitalAs seen at: Marchesa
Who says a berry lip is just for winter? Bring it into spring with a lightly bronzed base and soft eye make-up.
InDigitalAs seen at: Topshop Unique
Use silver and greys to create a spring-friendly smoky eye and team with a soft pink lip to make for a super sexy bride. We’re loving brows brushed upwards to create a criss-cross pattern, too.
