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Makeup trials prior to the exchange of wedding rings are insisted upon, as a bad choice can mercilessly overshadow your backless wedding dress, no matter how mind-blowing it may be.

Therefore, as important as the dress, the bridal hairstyle and the accessories, it is also important to pay attention to the makeup you will wear on your big day. How to choose it? We give you the keys to succeed in this item.

By time and place

Photographer of Love Roxana Ramirez

The first thing you should evaluate is the context in which you will get married, since the make-up will be different depending on whether it is day or night. In the first case, light, natural and pastel tones predominate; while, for the night time, it is possible to incorporate more intense colors, metallic shades and glitter.

In addition, the make-up will vary according to the place where the wedding will take place The proposal for a country wedding will be quite different from the make up for a glamorous celebration in a hotel. From the preparation of the skin onwards, your make up artist will use different products and colours.

Depending on skin tone

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On the other hand, the complexion will be a determining factor For example, when it comes to eye makeup, warm colors are ideal for light-skinned brides, while gold or brown colors look great on brides with medium skin. For brunettes, shades in the lilac and purple palette are ideal for brides with dark skin.And with the rest of the products, the same thing happens, since the foundation, powder, blush and lipstick will also have to choose them according to skin tone.

Based on the bride's style

Jonathan Lopez Reyes

When it comes to both wardrobe and make-up selection, the most important thing is that don't feel disguised And, therefore, another tip is to choose a makeup that fits you comfortably. For example, if you do not usually make up in the day to day, the ideal will be to go for a natural trend.

And, on the contrary, if your style is more defined, then don't move away from that concept and the colors that characterize you. The key is to look authentic and highlight those features that benefit you, which is also influenced by whether you wear your hair up or down.

According to the dress

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To make your styling perfect all elements must harmonize with each other and, therefore, the dress you choose will also give you some clues when selecting your make-up. If you opt for a princess style wedding dress, your make-up artist will surely opt for a classic and discreet proposal. However, if you decide to wear a boho-chic inspired dress, there will be more possibilities to innovate and, for example, highlight the look with the palette ofNow, if you choose a simple wedding dress, whether it's a lingerie dress or something else, red lips will be the key to make an impact on your big day.

In harmony with the branch

Ximena Muñoz Latuz

Another tip for defining makeup is combine it with the colours of the flowers in the bouquet For example, if the chosen one is a bouquet of buttercups in damask with paniculata If you're going for a country style arrangement with sunflowers, you could use gold pigments on the eyes and a nude lipstick. The idea is to use the colors of the bouquet to create a soft coral lipstick, while the shadows should be in earth tones. create a make-up in sync .

Following trends

Ximena Muñoz Latuz

Finally, once you've tried it out with good results, you can also choose a makeup style that is on trend If you're wearing gold rings in summer, you can opt for a bronze effect make-up or, if you're looking for a touch of glamour, smokey eyes will always be a safe alternative. Meanwhile, messy eyebrows, XL lashes, pearly highlighter, silver shadows and glossy lipsticks are among the trends that reign supreme.

If you found the wedding dress of your dreams, which you will accompany with a beautiful braided hairstyle, then make sure you wear flawless makeup. For that, the best thing to do is to choose your makeup artist in advance and attend all your scheduled fittings.