Bridal make-up for your big day
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.
Getty ImagesTeam an up-do with a soft smoky eye and a bold red lip.
As seen at: Juanjo Oliva
Kate Holmes' Nude Glow campaign image is absolutely stunning. With fresh, glowing skin, gently sparkling eyes and nude glossy lips, this is the perfect make-up look for your big day.
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GoRunwaySmoky eyes can look great on your wedding day: just team with sugar-pink lips and smooth, even all-over skin colour.
As seen at: Michael Kors
GoRunwayWhy not team one-tone creamy skin with a bold berry-stained lip?
As seen at: Vera Wang
Rex FeaturesA sweeping of peony blusher is perfect teamed with a pink glossy lip.
As seen at: Carolina Herrera
Go RunwayThis clean-eyed, bronze-lipped make-up look is super-flattering. This make-up would work particularly well for an autumn wedding.
As seen at: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Getty ImagesA 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: Carolina Herrera
GoRunwayDon't be afraid to opt for red lipstick for your big day - just apply a matching lip liner all over your lips first to make sure the colour stays put.
As seen at: Burberry
GoRunwayThe most important thing about your wedding day is that you look like yourself, so if you don't usually wear much make-up, no isn't the time to start. Just pick a dewy, long-wear foundation and touch up with powder throughout the day.
As seen at: Balmain
GoRunwayJust a touch of colour above the eyes freshens up a spring bridal look.
As seen at: Michael Kors
Getty ImagesIf you're braving a slicked-back hairstyle, go for a bold pink lip and complimentary blusher.
As seen at: Alex Perry
Getty ImagesWhy 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: Amsale
Rex FeaturesHighlight the eye area with a touch of creamy shadow at the socket.
As seen at: Jenny Packham
Getty ImagesIf 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
GoRunwayA pop of bronze orange shadow on the lids looks great with glowing dewy skin and pale pink lips.
As seen at: Chloe
Getty ImagesLoose, undone waves look great with bold brows, bronzed cheeks and glossy lips.
As seen at: Jenny Packham
Getty ImagesFor a modern twist on a retro look, add a pale coral lip to your side-swept hairstyle and fully-loaded lashes.
As seen at: Jenny Packham
Getty ImagesThe 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: Marchesa
Go RunwayIf you're planning an autumn or winter wedding, or an evening ceremony, more glamorous make-up might be appropriate. We love this feline-eyed, berry-lipped look.
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
Getty ImagesWhen 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 Lhuillier
Getty ImagesTo 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
Getty ImagesWith 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: Monique Lhuillier
Getty ImagesGive 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
Getty ImagesConfine mascara and liner to the upper eyelid for a wide-eyed look.
As seen at: Pronovias
Getty ImagesTo save you having to reapply all day, just keep your look fresh by touching up with lip gloss every so often.
As seen at: Legends by Romona Keveza
Getty ImagesEnhance your brows with a touch of powder or liner: it will make all the difference in the photographs.
As seen at: Romona Keveza Luxe Evening
Getty ImagesTry and choose a blusher that suits your natural colouring: you want to be the blushing bride, not the flushing bride.
As seen at: Rosa Clara
Getty ImagesDon't wear make-up that's dramatically different from what you'd usually do - you want your wedding photos to look like you.
As seen at: Temperley London
GoRunwayA berry lip can be a great bridal option, especially if you're getting married in colder climates.
As seen at: Vera Wang
GoRunwayA subtly-sparkling nude eyeshadow is the perfect summer option.
As seen at: Vera Wang
Getty ImagesAdd contouring to your cheeks using bronzer. Start at the top of your ears and work in a diagonal line down your cheek.
As seen at: Vera Wang
