Q&A Fashion & Beauty Our local suppliers answer your wedding worries Getting a bridal spray tan can help you achieve a natural looking, sun-kissed glow for your wedding day. Here are some important dos and don’ts to ensure you get the best results and avoid any tanning mishaps: Do •Schedule a trial. This will allow you to see how the color develops on your skin; coincide it with your hen do as you can see how the depth of colour will look. •Consider a clear spray tan. This is specially formulated for brides to eliminate any bronzer rubbing off on your dress. •Exfoliate! Do this 24-hours before your appointment to remove dead skin cells; it helps the tan adhere evenly and last longer. •Moisturise. Keep your skin hydrated in the days leading up to your tan. •Wear loose, dark clothing. After your spray tan wear loose, dark clothing and flip-flops to avoid rubbing off the tan. •Tan two-three days before the wedding. This timing allows the tan to fully develop and settle, giving you the most natural look •Stay hydrated. Hydrated skin holds onto the tan better, so drink plenty of water before and after your spray tan appointment. Don’t •Be nervous. Your tanning expert is there to help you look and feel your best. They’ll have plenty of advice, from selecting the perfect shade to aftercare tips for keeping your tan radiant. •Wear deodorant, perfume, or makeup. These can interfere with the tan application, so go in with clean, bare skin. •Moisturise on the tan. Any lotions, oils, or products can prevent the tan from adhering evenly, so skip moisturising right before your appointment. •Wear tight clothing or underwear after tanning. Tight clothing can rub off the tan or create lines. Stick to loose-fitting clothes for the first 24 hours. •Work out or swim after tanning. Sweat and chlorine can cause streaking and uneven fading. Avoid until after the wedding. •Take long baths, hot tubs, and chlorine. These will cause the tan to fade faster or become uneven. Stick to short, cool showers instead. Sonja Bowden, Blush Effect by Sonja www.blusheffect.co.uk | www.facebook.com/blusheffect www.instagram.com/blusheffectbysonja_mua Unsure of your 2025 big-day bridal look, or how to dress your best girls? Read on to be inspired by these top bridal trends: •Bows! Either on dresses or on accessories like veils and arm cuffs •Very fitted exaggerated fishtails, the ones that really flick out at the bottom and are layered too •Short gowns – beaded, glittery and flirty, perfect for a second evening dress •Big printed fabrics •Textured fabric •Pretty 3D flowers •Eyelash trim •Sparkles! •Hip belle pleated skirts – Tudor skirts that are massive over the hips (pictured) Sharon Wilson, Love Me Do Brides www.lovemedobrides.com | www.youtube.com/ @weddingmayhem | www.instagram.com/lovemedobrides www.youtube.com/@weddingmayhem www.kimwilliamsweddings.com www.kimwilliamsweddings.com 76
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