The Ultimate Guide To Prepping For Your Wedding Day

Your feel-good guide to wedding beauty prep

Look like you—just with a little extra glow. 

Let’s be real: Wedding prep can come with a lot of pressure. But your wedding day isn’t about transforming into someone else—it’s about celebrating who you already are, feeling confident in your skin, and doing what makes you feel amazing. If you’re thinking about adding a few beauty and wellness rituals to your routine, here’s a relaxed, body-positive timeline to help you plan for your big day (and enjoy the process along the way).

A few months out: build your glow foundation

These steps set the stage for radiance from the inside out.

Start nourishing from within. Drink lots of water (about two liters daily) to keep your skin hydrated and radiant. Omega-3 supplements are great for calming inflammation and promoting clear skin. Add in biotin and calcium-rich foods to boost hair and nail strength, too.

Create a skincare rhythm. Stick with a simple twice-daily routine—cleanse, tone, moisturize—and don’t skip the SPF. This is the time to get consistent with high-quality skincare like LaserAway Beauty and SkinCeuticals. 

Treat yourself to body TLC. Dry brushing is a great way to gently exfoliate and stimulate circulation, helping with the appearance of cellulite. Follow it with a rich body moisturizer and cuticle oil to keep everything soft and smooth.

Glow-up treatments to try:

• Laser hair removal: Want smoother skin without the hassle of shaving on your honeymoon? Laser hair removal works best with a few sessions spaced out over weeks. It targets hair at the follicle for long-term reduction—and it’s safe, fast, and practically pain-free.
• CoolSculpting: Thinking of sculpting areas like love handles or thighs? This non-invasive treatment freezes fat cells to help contour your body naturally over time. It takes a few months to see the full results, so starting early is key.
• Clear + Brilliant: Consider Clear + Brilliant laser facials—they help even out tone, improve texture, and give skin a radiant boost over time. And don’t forget to add Rejuran topical salmon DNA booster to enhance your results!
• RF microneedling: Want to firm and smooth your skin before the big day? RF microneedling combines tiny needles with radiofrequency energy to boost collagen and tighten skin. It helps reduce acne scars, stretch marks, and fine lines with little downtime—and results keep getting better in the weeks after treatment, so plan ahead!

Bonus tips:

• Get regular trims to prevent split ends, even if you’re growing your hair out.
• Try weekly hair masks for peak shine.
• Start growing out your nails and pamper them with weekly manicures to test colors.
  

A few weeks out: let your confidence shine

You’re almost there—time to dial in the details.

Final color touch-ups. Schedule hair color appointments two weeks before the big day to give your shade time to settle (and room for tweaks if needed).

Smooth fine lines and boost hydration:

• Botox: Want to soften fine lines while keeping your natural expressions? Botox works beautifully when done two weeks ahead, so results look effortless and natural.
• Juvéderm: Thinking about a subtle volume boost? Juvéderm smooths smile lines and plumps lips or cheeks for a fresh, hydrated look. You’ll want to give your skin about two weeks to fully settle before the big day.
• Hydrafacial: For a fast-track to glow, Hydrafacials are incredible. This no-downtime treatment exfoliates, cleanses, and hydrates all at once—leaving your skin plump, dewy, and makeup-ready.

Lips need love, too. Exfoliate your lips gently with a damp washcloth and hydrate nightly with lip balm for a smooth, soft pout.

Skip the booze. Alcohol can dehydrate your skin and leave you looking puffy, so try swapping cocktails for mocktails or bubbly water in the final weeks.

Right before “I do”: it’s all about the finishing touches

The hard work’s done—now it’s time to enjoy the moment.

Glow, but don’t go overboard. If you love a sun-kissed look, book your spray tan 2–3 days before the wedding so it has time to settle evenly.

Stick with tried-and-true hair and nails. This is not the time for dramatic changes! Go with a hairstyle you already love and choose nail colors that complement your skin tone. Soft pinks, nudes, or classic reds always photograph beautifully.

Most importantly: feel good in your skin. Whether you did every treatment on the list or just one, what matters most is how you feel. You deserve to feel beautiful, confident, and like yourself—just with a little extra glow.

Ready to treat yourself?

Whether you want to glow up your skin, smooth things out, or just indulge in a little pampering, LaserAway, the nation’s leader in aesthetic dermatology, has you covered. From Botox and Clear + Brilliant to laser hair removal, Hydrafacials, and CoolSculpting, their treatments are backed by science—and performed by medical experts. Find your perfect match and feel your best heading into the big day.

References

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