Any bride knows that the time to prepare for a wedding is months prior to the big day. This goes for the flowers, food – and your complexion. If you want your skin to glow on the day you say, “I do,” then your skin care program needs to begin early. Six months in advance is not too early to begin with monthly facials and an exercise routine that will ensure that your skin is radiant when you walk down the aisle. As the day approaches, there are additional steps that you can take to ensure that you look your absolute best on your wedding day.

As soon as the engagement is announced, you can begin making appointments with a make-up specialist and a dermatologist to get your skin ready for your big moment in the spotlight. A dermatologist can help you deal with specific skin problems, like acne, scars or broken blood vessels on the surface of the skin. An appointment at a salon will help you to determine the make-up that you like best, and give you time to practice the look or ensure that your skin does not have a reaction to the products that you choose. This is also a good time to begin having monthly facials at a salon that will get your skin into pristine condition by the time your wedding rolls around.

Embarking on a daily exercise program should also begin as soon as possible, if you are not already sticking with one. Not only will daily exercise whip your body into shape, but the increased circulation will benefit your skin as well. There is nothing more radiant and beautiful than a bride with healthy skin that is born of a healthy body. Another important habit to get into early is to begin drinking plenty of water every single day. Hydrated skin is always more attractive, and the additional fluids will help to flush impurities and toxins from the body.

As the day approaches, begin exfoliating treatments once or twice a week that will keep your skin fresh and radiant from the top of your forehead to the soles of your feet. To increase the effectiveness of your exfoliating treatments, use a body brush or sponge to keep dead skin cells and body pimples at bay while improving circulation over your entire skin’s surface. Begin with your feet, and work upwards in gentle, circular motions. You can repeat this process a number of times each week.

Another good step in getting ready for your wedding day is to apply a self-tanning spray or lotion that will give your skin a touch of color and a healthy glow. Use well in advance of your event, to ensure that the color you achieve is the right one for you. Make sure that you do an exfoliating treatment prior to application of the self tanner, and follow the package directions for best results.

Your wedding is an event that you will remember for a lifetime, so give yourself plenty of time to prepare for this most special day – and your most special role as the bride. Once it arrives, try to relax and enjoy every minute, knowing that you are the most radiant and beautiful bride you can be.

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