Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. Here are some tips for brides of all ages... Don't overdo black or dark eyeliner unless your eyes are huge. Black liner makes your eyes look small. Don't be afraid to put on a little extra blush. Brides wear white or cream, usually, and that washes you out. If you are getting married outside, adjust the amount of moisture you put on your face. You may not need any moisturizer. Consider using airbrush makeup which stays put all day. Nude Lips: Can make your lips disappear. A little color is always better, especially when you wear write or cream as a bride. You don't have to be tan as a bride; pale can be beautiful with highlighting powder! Airbrush or traditional makeup: Your makeup artist should know which is better for you. Avoid loud, trendy colors in your wedding makeup or something totally new. (Think of what you are spending on your photos!) Get plenty of sleep the night before your wedding! You will need less makeup to cover under eye circles! Consider trying out a makeup artist for your engagement photos. It will be a good test for the big day and how you will look in photos. Find a makeup artist who makes you feel comfortable in your makeup. That is why a trial appointment is necessary: to discuss your look as a bride. Beth Divine, Your Indianapolis Personal Stylist

Wedding season will be here soon! If you work in the wedding business, you are probably already booking appointments, looking at current trends and helping friends shop for dresses. I am booking appointments for spring, summer and even fall, and thrilled to do it. I like to tell brides, when you pick makeup colors, wedding colors, etc., think "timeless." You don't want to look back on your wedding photos--you know the ones you've spend thousands of dollars on--and think, oh that was the "teal" era. That's when cat eye black liner was king. Or, that's when shiny, curtain-like fabrics were all the rage. I know I'd like to look classic like Grace Kelly, the princess and movie star, than be associated with a certain era. I was married 13 years ago. I didn't know very much about makeup then, but I used soft, classic colors. rosy pink lipstick, pinkish blush, dark mascara, a little eyeliner. I picked bridesmaid dresses that fit my young nieces. They just happened to be light blue and light pink. They looked so sweet in their up do's and long, cap-sleeved dresses. I can honestly say when I look at my photos, they don't look dated or trendy. They are classic, show my beautiful family members and that's why I love them. Another often hard decision is what the mothers of the bride and groom wear. Mothers don't want to steal the spotlight from their children; yet they don't want to look matronly either. I always encourage these ladies to err on the side of classic. Stay away from shiny materials, glittery additions, loud florals, etc. Think about excellent cut and fit of your outfit, colors that flatter you, and something [...]