Your Beauty Timeline: What to Do & When Before Your Wedding Day

Planning your wedding is a magical (and sometimes slightly chaotic) journey, but one area that often gets overlooked until the last minute is your beauty prep. Glowing skin, healthy hair, and feeling like your best self doesn’t happen overnight, it takes a bit of planning and care in the months leading up to the big day. So, here’s your ultimate bridal beauty timeline to help you look and feel amazing when you say “I do.”

6–12 Months Before: Start with the Foundation

Skincare Routine

If you’re not already on a solid skincare routine, now’s the time to start. Visit a dermatologist or aesthetician to discuss your skin goals, especially if you’re dealing with acne, pigmentation, or sensitivity.

• Begin consistent cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing.
  
• Introduce treatments like facials, peels, or laser therapy (with professional guidance).

Hair Goals

Thinking of growing your hair or changing the colour? Talk to your stylist now. You’ll want plenty of time for adjustments.

• Book regular trims to keep ends healthy.
  
• Start treatments like hair oils or hair masks weekly.

4–6 Months Before: Test & Trial

Makeup & Hair Trials

Start researching artists and booking your hair and makeup trials.

• Bring inspiration photos and wear a white top for a better visual.
  
• Don’t forget to take photos in natural light

Brows & Lashes

If you’re planning to shape your brows or try lash extensions or a lash lift, now’s the time to test it out.

• Book a brow shaping or tint trial.
  
• Try lash extensions to see how they feel and last.

2–3 Months Before: Treatments & Tans

Teeth Whitening

Professional or at-home, this is a great time to begin for a bright smile in photos.

Spray Tan Trial

If you plan on getting a spray tan, test it out now.

• Make note of how long it takes to fade.
• Try a few different tones to find your best match.

Finalise Beauty Vendors

Confirm your wedding day bookings for makeup, hair, nails, tan, etc.

1 Month Before: The Glow Up

Facials

Book your final facial this month, and no harsh treatments too close to the big day.

Hair Cut & Colour

Touch up your colour and trim your ends.

• Nothing too drastic, now’s not the time for experimental cuts or colours.
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1 Week Before: Polish & Prep

Waxing & Brows

Get any waxing done 5–7 days before to avoid irritation on the day.

Nails

Book your manicure and pedicure 2–3 days before the wedding.


Massage or Spa Day

Take a moment to relax and de-stress with a calming treatment or massage.

1–2 Days Before: Almost There!

Spray Tan

Now’s the time for your final tan if you’re going for that sun-kissed glow.

Hair Wash (if advised)

Some hairstylists prefer slightly dirty hair to style, ask what’s best for your look.

Wedding Day: Time to Shine

Enjoy the process! Sit back, sip your mimosa (or coffee), and let your glam team work their magic. You’ve prepped, planned, and perfected every detail, now it’s your time to glow!

Final Tips:

• Hydrate consistently throughout your beauty timeline.
  
• Sleep well the week of your wedding.
  
• Delegate tasks so you can truly enjoy these final moments.
  Remember: beauty starts with feeling confident and calm. With this timeline, you’ll not only look incredible but feel like the most radiant version of yourself walking down the aisle.

Remember, beauty comes from within, feeling confident and calm will be the real beauty on the day. With this timeline, you’ll not only look incredible but feel like the most radiant version of yourself walking down the aisle.

Photos by –

Emily Plum Makeup
Hannah Vassallo Makeup
Georgie Hair & Makeup
Ruby Retro – Makeup Artistry