Here are our top-to-toe tips to help you look your best during your moment in the limelight.

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Skin

Your skin is the first thing everyone will focus on, so you want it to look radiant. Go for a consultation six months to a year before you tie the knot to find out the best wedding day treatment for your skin type, then schedule facials regularly up until your wedding.

If you’ve only got a few weeks before the big day, or are a bit more limited budget-wise, do this at least 2-3 weeks before the wedding to give any blemishes or impurities time to clear.

• Tip for her: Experimenting with new make-up or skincare products in the fortnight before your wedding is a major “no-no” – you might get a reaction that won’t clear up in time.
• Tip for him: Even if you’re a blokey bloke and don’t care too much about wedding beauty preparation, starting a simple skincare regime months out (daily cleansing and moisturising will do the job) could make a huge difference to your skin come wedding day. Find a beauty salon here.

Hair

In the months before the wedding, avoid a radical new haircut.  There might not be enough time to grow it out.

• Tip for her: If you have the budget, it really pays to have a practice styling session with your wedding hairdresser. Take along some pictures of styles you like, so you’ll be able to work out what suits you.
• Tip for him: Guys don’t always get the chance to pamper themselves, but a barber-shop visit may be just the thing for that extra-smooth shave or perfectly-trimmed beard.

Hands & Nails

It’s hard to find time on the day itself to get your nails done, so opting for a gel manicure a day or two before will get one beauty job out of the way. You’ll also get a great, glossy finish with zero smudging or chips. Find a nail-art specialist here.

• Tip for her: Give your nails a polish-free few weeks pre-wedding so they’re in great condition and not liable to break.
• Tip for him: Manicures aren’t just about polish, though many men are trying this out too. Having your nails shaped, hands massaged and cuticles attended to will mean you can confidently show off that new ring you’ll be wearing.

Make-up

If you’re going down the professional wedding make-up artist route, get in early. Do your research well in advance and lock the pro in – the popular ones get booked out quickly. Find out what the essential questions to ask a make-up artist before you hire them for your big day.

• Tip for her: Even if you’re not having a practice session for your hair, it’s almost a must for your make-up. Professionals know all the tricks to ensure you look gorgeous in your photos, but it’s important to ensure that you’re comfortable with your look too.
• Tip for him: You may be wary of make-up for men, but a spot of well-placed concealer can hide dark circles and blemishes (and with a good make-up artist, no one will know).

The key to looking your best for your wedding is to be prepared.