Every bride wants to look her very best on her wedding day.  After all, it is the most special day of her life and there will be hundreds of pictures taken that will last a lifetime.  Chances are you’ve spent days, maybe even weeks and months searching for the perfect wedding dress and veil.  Don’t wait until the last minute to decide what hairstyle you’ll have and how your makeup will look.

As with every detail of your wedding, it’s best to have your makeup and hairstyle planned out well in advance.  If you’ll be fixing your face and hair yourself, you can practice with different looks at your leisure.  However, if you’re like most brides, and decide to get your ‘look’ professionally done, the sooner you start looking for your stylist, the better. 

Talk to friends and coworkers who have used this kind of service.  Visit the salons and talk to the stylists.  Don’t be afraid to ask for references and then call them to see what they liked or disliked about the stylist.

Some salons will offer a package where you can ‘practice’ on the first visit before deciding on a definite style and look.  Be sure to bring your veil with you so your stylist knows what they will be working with.  If your bridesmaids will be using the same salon, make it a girls’ night out and have fun with it. 

You may even want to check to see if your salon offers a complete wedding day package, which usually includes a total spa treatment the morning of your wedding, along with a manicure, pedicure, and a light snack, in addition to the makeup and hair styling.