What makeup do I need as a wedding guest?

Planned your outfit? Makeup is next on the list ahead of the big day…

What makeup do I need as a wedding guest?

The ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ of a big dress reveal, tear-jerking speeches, questionable dancing from that one family member – the joy of a wedding is difficult to rival. What can be difficult, though, is hitting the right mark with your makeup.

For the aforementioned reasons, weddings come with their unique set of quirks. There aren’t many other occasions which last for as long as twelve hours (maybe even more), include multiple opportunities for happy tears, or have the potential for such rigorous dancing that your watch will assume you’re in the gym. It’s also a nice opportunity to try something new with your makeup, especially if you’ve also treated yourself to a new outfit. RSVPs at the ready, here’s everything you need to know about wedding guest makeup…

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Frequently asked questions

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