Bridal Makeup Looks: Part 1

To be or not to be, the smokey eyed, classic, or neutral bride is a question that is often put on the back burner during wedding planning. Therefore, on the day of their wedding, many brides, and also bridesmaids, elect to continue their standard daily makeup style because they often fear branching out and looking too different or having their makeup appear caked on.
My favorite is the smokey eye for the wedding day makeup. It's a step away from the normal routine. It is quite versatile, and can be romantic, formal, sultry, playful, and even sometimes surprisingly natural. Though it has the reputation for being dramatic, when applied correctly, it can be extremely elegant and help enhance the bride’s underlying beauty.

Keep the lip color neutral to make the eyes pop and stand out among all else. It will draw the focus in on the eyes while keeping the rest of the makeup much more subtle and natural.  This technique looks amazing in photos and makes eyes "pop!".  There are varying levels of shading, and it is usually best to keep the darkest for evening weddings. I usually choose from either a charcoal or chocolate smokey eye, but don't be afraid to play it up with colors like green or deep purple. What ever your color choice is, you can't go wrong with this look!