This blog is about bridal makeup ideas we absolutely love.
Planning your wedding isn’t a walk in the park.
Even deciding on your wedding makeup can be overwhelming!
There are so many details to think about: lashes, eyeliner, eyeshadow colors, lipstick shades – including whether you want glossy or matte, laminated brows…
The list goes on!
One thing is for sure: most brides want to have fun at their weddings and let their hair down.
So, you’ll have to make sure your makeup stays on.
For instance, if you choose glossy lips, make sure that your lipstick is long lasting.
You can always keep it in your bridal purse or simply ask one of your bridesmaid to hold on to it for you for quick fixes throughout the day.
Even if you cry on your wedding day, you’ll have to stay gorgeous and put together.
With that in mind, a waterproof mascara is a better choice and a setting spray is your best friend.
Anyway, my point is there’s a lot to consider when choosing your makeup for the big day.
It can get really stressful, but that’s why we have put together some ideas so that you don’t have to spend hours browsing through social media for inspiration.
Here are 27 FABULOUS bridal make-up ideas.
1. Keeping it natural
The no makeup look is very popular these days.
If you are a bride who doesn’t like the drama of a dark and heavy makeup, then this is the look you should go for.
I love how flawless her skin looks and the perfectly arched brows.
Her blush also adds a gorgeous glow and color to her face.
2. Two-tone lips
Lining your lips with a darker color and then going in with a lighter color creates a type of ombre effect.
I like how this bride has gone with a glossy lip instead of a matte lip so that the dual tone really stands out.
Her smokey eyeshadow is also gorgeous.
And we can’t ignore that stunning contour – this make-up artist knows what they are doing!
3. Lighter eyeshadow
If you have light colored eyes, choose eyeshadow that will enhance them.
That is definitely true with the look this bride chose.
Because of her green eyes, her makeup artist went for shades of pink to make them pop.
Highlights were also placed well to complete this beautiful “au naturale” wedding look.
4. Glam smokey eyes
This romantic smokey eye makeup is so beautiful, and we’re here for it!
Notice that her dark makeup doesn’t look overwhelming at all.
In fact, it goes well with her full volume lashes, and the dark blush and contour complete this glam wedding look.
Here’s the ombre-style lips again, and it’s stunning!
5. Enhanced brown eyes
Brown eyes can look equally gorgeous in glam makeup.
The earthy tones used enhanced her already beautiful eyes, and the shades of pink provide contrast that makes them pop.
Applying dark eyeliner on both upper and lower eyelids defined her almond-shaped eyes.
I like how this bride has gone with long, full lashes that curl at the outer corners to make her eyes appear bigger.
And yet again we see the dual-colored lip liner and glossy effect.
I love the neutral tones she chose for her wedding day.
6. Glossy lips
How gorgeous is this color palette that this bride has used?
I love how soft and feminine the whole look is!
The glossy lips completes the look – the perfect look for the bride who doesn’t want heavy makeup.
I also like the sweet shade of pink she chose for her blush.
7. Minimal make-up
This look is perfect for the bride who just want to enhance her beautiful features.
And for the brides who don’t often wear makeup as well.
I like how she also decided for natural-looking eyebrows – brushed up and set in place.
She also went for this natural peachy-beige lip color, like she’s not wearing any lipstick at all!
It is so feminine, classy and radiant.
If you have blue eyes like her, choose peach or bronze hues to make it pop.
8. Airbrushed natural look
This bride has chosen to forego fake lashes and opted for her own lush lashes enhanced with mascara.
I love the pink blush, and the contoured and highlighted nose.
The shade of pink lipstick she chose is so pretty!
Just keep in mind that when choosing a lip color, your wedding motif and colors should be considered.
9. A nude makeup palette
This nude makeup palette suits the bride so well.
I love how she hasn’t gone overboard with her makeup; even her accessories are kept simple!
The added highlighter on her brow ridge really gives her eyebrow a bit of a lift.
The lipstick hue she chose also complements her dark pink blush.
I love how put together this natural look is!
10. Mattify lips with translucent powder
Matte lipstick is such a good choice for the bridal makeup.
And your makeup artist (or you) can follow the same look the bride has here.
To keep the shine off your lipstick and make it stay, use translucent powder to set it in place.
This is a really clever way of keeping that matte look, plus you don’t have to constantly reapply.
I love how her lashes also curl at the outer corners, further enhancing her pretty eyes.
11. Simple and stunning
Her makeup look so simple and natural, yet she still looks stunning.
A natural makeup look is mostly used by makeup artists to draw attention to your facial features.
Adding highlights to your décolletage like the bride did here will make your photos extra stunning.
But I love how she chose a darker-than-natural-lips color, so she doesn’t appear too washed out.
12. Bold eyeliner
This bride’s bold eyeliner really draws attention to her eyes and draws attention to her beautiful eye shape.
With this type of eye makeup, you won’t need eyelash extensions for a dramatic look.
Just enhance your natural eyelashes with mascara.
And if you simply want to draw attention to your eyes, choose natural glossy lipstick like this bride did.
13. Full glam eyes
This bride has gone with a bold liner, smokey eyes, and full volume eyelash extensions.
I love that she chose a nude hue for her lipstick instead of darker colors.
With a glam look like this, the way you do your eyebrows is important too!
If you are a bride that likes to go all out with her eye makeup, then this look is for you.
14. Add some highlight for some shimmer
Highlights will bring out your best features – your cheekbones!
I love the subtle contours that help draw attention to her cheekbones as well.
They help define the shape and make them appear sharper (which looks great on photos).
15. Enchanting green
Green eyes look even more defined if you use pink or purple shades.
Just look how stunning this bride is!
With her red hair, light green eyes, and floral headband, she looks like she just stepped out of a fairytale book.
Whimsical and romantic – perfect for fairytale or vintage wedding themes.
I love how this bride has used a dark lipstick, completing her look.
Her makeup look is designed to enhance her best features – red hair and green eyes – and it’s so perfect!
Putting highlights on the inner corners of her eyes made them pop out even more.
16. Another airbrushed look
If you want a truly flawless look like this stunning bride here, opt for airbrushed makeup.
Imagine tiny pixels of color perfectly matching your skin tone, creating a smooth, even finish unlike traditional makeup’s “bigger pixels.” It’s like a filter for real life!
Truly an Instagram-worthy look, isn’t it?
17. Smokey glam
This bridal makeup look with these long, full lashes is breathtaking.
A reminder if you want natural-looking smokey eyes: make sure that ash colors complement your skin color.
You can still achieve dark eyes like this with plum shades.
I LOVE how stunning her lip color is.
She looks so glamorous, but no excessive makeup needed to look the part of a celebrity.
18. Matte two-toned lipstick
Here’s another bridal makeup look that uses matte lipstick.
This bride’s lipstick choice perfectly complements her natural beauty, letting her features shine.
The highlights on her cheekbones also adds a beautiful luminosity, which emphasizes her natural radiant glow.
19. Bold lashes
This bold makeup is for the brides who want a more dramatic eye makeup.
Notice how her eyeshadow is used to enhance those lush lashes.
For dramatic eyes like hers, a nude lipstick with warm undertones will be perfect.
20. Lashes galore
Here’s another bride who has chosen to go all out with her lashes.
Full volume lashes like this look great with vintage wedding gowns as well.
Again, this bride has gone for the ombre effect on her lips.
This “trick” gives the lips a fuller look.
21. Bronze beauty
This bronze makeup that this bride has chosen is show-stopping.
I like how her eyeshadow and her lipstick match the warm, earthy tones of her dress.
This is a great example of how the right makeup palette can instantly elevate your bridal look.
22. Nude lipstick
If you don’t like a bold lipstick, then you could always go for something more neutral.
I like this bride’s smokey eyes and how her eyelash extensions enhance her eye makeup.
Highlighters are used to make eyes appear well-rested, thus most of the brides here have highlights at the inner corners of the eyes.
23. Glass skin
This bride’s skin looks absolutely radiant.
With a naturally radiant skin like this, minimal makeup will complete the look.
The bride eyelash extensions are not as full, opting for the soft pink glow of natural makeup as well.
Notice the use of highlights in this bridal makeup: on her nose, cheekbones, and even her collar bones.
24. Holographic eyes
This bridal makeup look uses the trendy holographic makeup, which uses a lot of shimmer and has a high shine finish.
This is a good look if you want to make your eyes look bigger and brighter.
This two-tone glossy lip is also gorgeous!
25. Contour, contour, contour
Show off that gorgeous tan and highlight those cheekbones with contours!
Using contour and highlighter together creates defined features.
This bride has a peach-pink matte lipstick which looks so natural on her.
Stunning is an understatement!
26. Enhance best features
Minimalistic brides, this is for you.
The no-makeup look is both timeless and classy.
It also helps bring out your natural beauty.
I love how dewy and radiant this bride’s skin looks.
Gorgeous, just gorgeous.
27. Fill in your brows
If you like the filled-in brow look better than the brushed up brow look, then this look is for you.
Can I just point out how gorgeous her eye makeup is?
The colors complement her face so well, and that nude lip color just enhances the whole look.
And that ends our list of stunning makeup ideas for brides.
I hope that you have taken some inspiration from this blog post for your own bridal makeup.
Keep in mind that your makeup should enhance your natural beauty, bringing out the most radiant you!
Until next time, happy wedding planning!
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