Your Surrey Wedding- April/May 2020 (Issue 82)

96 Q&A Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best A GOTHIC LOOK We’re having a black colour scheme at our wedding, and I’d like to incorporate the hue into my make-up without it looking too heavy. Do you have any ideas? Here are my top tips for creating a showstopping look: ❤ If you keep the style classic and timeless, you can’t go wrong. ❤ Focus on your eyes. Make them pop and add a bright hue to the inner corners. ❤ Smoky, sultry and sexy are fabulous options. ❤ Remember, less is sometimes more, so don’t choose an overpowering look. ❤ Focus on a pretty nude or soft pink lip and add a touch of shimmer to your cheeks. Amy Lacey Make-up artist amylacey.co.uk FASHION ICON I’m looking for an on-trend outfit for my mum to wear at my wedding. Do you have any suggestions? A lot depends on the time of year you’re getting married and the venue you’ve chosen. Primarily, the first consideration should be that your mum looks fabulous and comfortable in whatever she wears. For a summer wedding, a gorgeous dress with a matching hat might be a good idea as soft styling is very much on- trend. A pashmina can be added if the day is not as warm as expected. Dee Brain Mother-of-the-bride specialist serendipityfashions.co.uk REST AND RELAXAT ION I’m set to wed in six months and have found the planning process very stressful, what can I do to ensure I’m completely relaxed in the run-up to the day? Wedding planning can be stressful, but there are ways to help you feel more relaxed. The main thing to remember is to make time for yourself in the lead up to the wedding. Whether it’s a day to yourself, without any planning or a trip to a salon with some of your friends to take your mind off it all. At Lottie Loves Beauty, we offer bespoke treatments that are tailor-made to suit your needs and can design a package that targets relaxation and stress relief before the big day. The great thing about treatments is that you can relax and unwind while the therapist takes care of the much needed bridal prep in a calm environment. Whether it’s preparing your nails and giving them the attention they need or booking a course of facials to make your skin look it’s absolute best, it’s worth treating yourself. Sarah Watkinson PA and marketing manager lottielovesbeauty.com Fashion & beauty