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A Bride’s Modern Guide to Glowing Skin
Your makeup will only look as good as the skin beneath it. Wendy's bridal skin timeline shows what to focus on from six months out, and why the final weeks are for protecting your results.
Romantic Hair That Actually Lasts
Loose waves and airy half-up styles look effortless because of the structure you never see. Wendy explains what keeps romantic hair in place from the first photo to the final dance.
Bridal Beauty & Acne: What I Wish I Knew Before My Wedding Day
Acne doesn't disappear just because you're getting married. Wendy looks back on what helped her own skin before her wedding, and why a breakout the week of is no reason to panic.
Bridal Beauty Red Flags: How to Avoid Last-Minute Disasters With Your Glam Squad
Most wedding beauty disappointments can be avoided before you ever book. Wendy shares what to ask a hair and makeup team, and how to tell whether they're right for your morning.
Brow Goals Before “I Do”
Brows frame every expression in your wedding photos, and the shape you want can take months to grow in. A little attention now means no last-minute fixes on the morning.