So, grooms, here’s your guide to ensuring you look great on the big day.
Your Face: OK, let’s just...
Hello friends! Brides spend a lot of time making sure they look and feel their best for their wedding day. But let’s not forget about the grooms! While the prep work and day-of grooming is not as extensive as the bride’s, it’s just as important.
So, grooms, here’s your guide to ensuring you look great on the big day.
Your Face: OK, let’s just start with the nitty gritty here. A day or two before the wedding, check if your ear and nose hairs need trimming. Take a look at your eyebrows too. If they’re a little wild, a small comb should do the trick.
Your Skin: Once you’re engaged, make sure you’re cleansing and moisturizing daily. Consider getting a facial a few weeks before the wedding – your skin will feel refreshed and rejuvenated. If you have blackheads, use some pore strips a few days before the big day.
Your Beard: If you’re sporting some facial hair, make sure your beard is neatly trimmed on the day of. If you’re opting to go clean shaven, get a professional straight-edge razor shave from a barber on the morning of or night before the wedding (this is also a fun group activity with your groomsmen). But if you have particularly sensitive skin, I suggest doing a trial run of that shave a month or two prior to ensure you don’t have any surprise skin reactions.
Your Hair: Yes, you’ll want a great haircut for your wedding day! But schedule this about a week before the wedding so your hair has some time to settle.
Your Smile: Are your pearly whites white enough? If not, start using whitening strips a month or two before the wedding, or schedule a professional whitening session with your dentist.
Your Hands: At the very least, make sure your nails are neatly trimmed – think about all the close-up photos of your hands and your wedding rings! What I would really recommend is getting a manicure the week of the wedding. Not only is it relaxing, but your hands and nails will look fantastic. And, don’t worry, no nail polish required!
Of course, consult a professional before doing anything drastic. And, most importantly, RELAX and enjoy the day! A genuine smile will look best in your photos.
xox,
Mindy
Header image courtesy of Flickr/Jeremy Brooks
