Your Sussex Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 84)

102 The perfect complement How can I make sure my bridesmaids’ make-up is the best complement to mine without being upstaged? Toni says : Hiring a make-up artist for your wedding day is a sure fire way to ensure the girls are beautifully made up, without upstaging your bridal look. You’ll meet with your make-up artist for a trial prior to the wedding day. At this time, your artist will design a make-up look for you, taking into account your colours, theme or vibe of your big day. Your professional will also be able to expertly suggest a look for your best girls to complement your own. Whether the look you’re going for is natural or bold, your professional will with able to take components of your look and tone them down for your bridesmaids if you so wish. Remember, this is your wedding and you have the final say at all stages. CONTACT THE EXPERTS Alison J. Smith, bridalbeauty.co.uk | Toni Todd , tonitoddhairandmakeup.co.uk TIP FOR THE TOP What are your hot bridal hair trend tips for 2020? Alison says: With the continuing preference for a less formal, casual wedding vibe with more rustic themes, it makes sense for this to be reflected in bridal hair too. My clients frequently describe their ideal wedding hair as “not too neat and bridal, and not too messy.” Some of the things to consider when choosing how to wear your hair are… ❤ Style of your dress – does it have detail or a decorative neckline that may be hidden if hair is worn down? ❤ Hair colour – braids and twists look fabulous in blonde and lightened hair, but get lost in dark hair with no colour dimension. Dark hair shines in smoother styles and jewelled accessories add brilliant contrast. Unstructured, textured and casual looks will stay for 2020, both hair up and down. High buns, low twisted buns, chignons, twisted halo braids and waves, both textured and Hollywood-style waves: making a style look effortless is all about the preparation. Your hair should be comfortable to wear and there’s longevity to consider too. Collect pictures of styles you like ahead of your trial, so your stylist can get an idea of what you’re thinking, and advise whether it’s suitable for your hair type. Think about hair accessories, and whether you’ll be wearing a veil. Personally, I love beautifully effortless hair with a simple accessory or my favourite fresh flowers. Local professionals offer advice on looking your big-day best Q&A Beauty