Want To Ace Your Engagement Bridal Look? Here’s An Easy Guide!
Want To Ace Your Engagement Bridal Look? Here’s An Easy Guide!
By Khanak Mehta
There’s nothing quite like finding the one and celebrating your love for each other with your closest friends and family around you. So, it is understandable that on a day like that, you would want to look your absolute best. Your engagement bride look should definitely be one that you can look back on years later and reminisce over – instead of thinking about how you could’ve done your makeup differently. Well, we believe in not having any beauty regrets, which is why we’ve put together this handy list of engagement bride looks to get you feeling inspired. Keep reading to find your match.
Engagement bride look #1: Smokey flick
You may be someone who wants to look totally ethereal as a bride, but your engagement party is a chance to show a sultrier side of you. This is where a smokey, feline flick can really add to your look. Follow the siren eyes trend and pick up a black eyeshadow to smoke out your eyeliner with. Make sure that the wing is bold and definitely noticeable – after all, you want to be the centre of attention, don’t you? Finish your engagement makeup look with lots of mascara and maybe even a pair of falsies for extra drama.
Time for a major throwback moment – are you ready to sit in our beauty time machine? Pull inspiration from your favourite beauty icons of the 50s and 60s and opt for a romantic, vintage glam look for your engagement makeup. Think light, shimmery eyeshadows, diffused blush, a reddish tint on the lips, and a kitten flick that defines your eyes without overpowering the whole look. Skip the trendy, dewy base and opt for a soft-focus matte base for a flawless finish. PS: If your engagement outfit has some lace details, this look is a total no-brainer!
Engagement bride look #3: Hint of glitter
Let’s be real – glitter is the MVP in the world of makeup. It can fix, elevate, and make any makeup look that much more interesting. When in doubt, glitter can do no wrong – so why not wear it for your engagement bride look? If you are aiming for more of a soft engagement bridal makeup, you can simply apply some loose glitter to the inner corners of your eyes. Or, if you want to make more of a statement, go ahead and use a glitter liner to stack onto your black winged eyeliner. Swipe on some more on the high points of your cheeks for a highlight that can be seen from space, and you’re ready!
Engagement bride look #4: Bold & beautiful
When it comes to your engagement bride look, simple engagement makeup may be the way to go according to most people. But, if you’re someone who loves their glitter, lashes, full coverage foundation, and liquid lipsticks, we know that your motto is go bold or go home. So, go ahead and experiment with bolder hues like reds, golds, and even neon or pastel shades on your eyes for a more modern twist on a simple engagement makeup look. Using bright blush shades like coral and baby pink, along with hot pink and berry red lipsticks is also a great way to experiment with your engagement bride makeup.
Engagement bride look #5: Soft & dainty
Want to look like a literal angel on your engagement day? A simple engagement makeup look is exactly what you need to do. Forget full coverage, matte products and bold hues – instead, look for lightweight, fresh base products, cream cheek products, and tints for your eyes and lips that add just a touch of colour. Peaches and light pinks are universally flattering and great hues to try if this type of soft engagement bridal makeup fits your makeup personality. For an extra touch of dewiness, top off your eyes and lips with a gloss that will add just a hint of shine under the right light.
We know that the super dewy, clean girl look is all the rage right now. But whether you’re someone who wants to switch things up or just never got rid of their favourite matte foundations even when the trends changed, a matte makeup look is the right one for your engagement bride look. You can choose to have a simple engagement makeup look, or a bold engagement makeup – just keep in mind that the finishes you choose for the eyes, lips, and base should all be matte. Don’t be afraid to add a touch of shine with strategically placed highlighter on the high points of your face, though.
Best engagement bride look ideas
When it comes to your engagement bride makeup, there’s hardly any space to go wrong. This is why it’s important to put together some inspiration and figure out the look you want to do in time for the big day. Lucky for you, we’ve done most of the hard work here – plus, you can always keep an eye out for more interesting looks on the Tata CLiQ Palette app and shop personalised product picks that’ll be your perfect beauty match.
In case you still need some more inspo, here are some looks you can add to your list:
- Monochromatic makeup on your eyes, lips, and cheeks – we suggest trying out a pink, peach, or mauve hue for this, depending on your skin tone
- Graphic eyeliner for a visually striking look – especially if you’re someone who has a vibrant, playful personality which reflects that
- Face jewels and rhinestones for a major dose of sparkle, especially if you love being the centre of attention
Put your best face forward
Now that you’re feeling super inspired, it’s time to start playing around with your makeup and try out these engagement makeup looks. Remember to stick to a look that feels most like ‘you’, because that’s the one you’ll feel truly confident wearing – and you’re surely going to want to reflect that confidence on such an important day, right?
Engagement bride makeup: FAQs
Q. Should I do my own makeup for my engagement?
This is entirely up to you and what you’re comfortable with – but keep in mind that professional makeup artists are trained to do makeup looks in a way that will translate well on camera too, and not just in real life.
Q. Is a facial necessary before doing my engagement makeup?
No – but if the facial uses certain actives that can correct or brighten your skin, it will definitely help in making your makeup look better on the big day.
Q. How much time should I allot for my engagement makeup?
Keep a minimum of two hours in your schedule for your makeup look. We also suggest getting a trial done first to better understand how much time you need to invest in getting the perfect look.