Use This Checklist to Make Sure You’re Ready For Your Big Day!

The Night Before

• Wash and moisturize face
• Apply overnight mask or deep moisturizer (if you want to)
• Lay out all makeup products and tools
• Charge phone and ring light (if using for mirror/selfie lighting)

Morning-of (3–4 Hours Before Ceremony)

Step 1: Skin Prep

• Cleanse face
• Apply toner (if part of routine)
• Apply moisturizer + eye cream
• Use primer for face and eyelids

Step 2: Base Makeup

• Apply foundation (thin layers for longevity)
• Conceal under eyes, blemishes, or redness
• Set with translucent powder (light dusting)

Step 3: Eyes

• Apply eyeshadow (start with light base, layer darker shades if desired)
• Eyeliner (waterproof recommended)
• Curl lashes
• Apply waterproof mascara
• Optional: Apply false lashes or lash clusters

Step 4: Brows

• Fill in with pencil, powder, or gel
• Brush brows into place

Step 5: Cheeks & Contour

• Apply blush to apples of cheeks
• Light contour or bronzer if desired
• Apply highlighter (temples, cheekbones, nose)

Step 6: Lips

• Apply lip balm first
• Apply lip liner
• Apply long-lasting lipstick or stain

Step 7: Setting

• Lightly mist with setting spray
• Blot excess oil with blotting sheets if needed

Touch-Ups Before Walking Down the Aisle (30–45 Minutes Before)

• Reapply lipstick or blot
• Quick powder touch on T-zone if needed
• Smooth any flyaways or hair near face
• Check makeup in natural light
• Final spritz of setting spray

Prepare an Emergency Touch-Up Kit for the Day

Pack in a small clutch or bag for quick fixes:

• Lipstick/lip stain
• Compact powder
• Blotting sheets
• Mini mascara
• Q-tips or cotton swabs
• Hairpins or small comb (for touch-ups)

Pro Tips

• Do a full practice run a few weeks before
• Stick to products you’ve tested and know work for you
• Layer lightly—thin layers last longer than heavy coats
• Enlist a friend as your “makeup buddy” for tricky spots

For a full list of Makeup artists in the area, click here