Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, however on our wedding day we want to look beautiful to everyone! Ensuring that you look your absolute best without the drag queen affect can be a difficult task. So unless you're hoping to replicate Priscilla Queen of the Desert, it is suggested that you keep your make up to a minimal. Sometimes less can be more, and whilst you want to ensure you have enough coverage for the camera, you don't want to look caked and plastic.

Having a facial one week prior to the wedding will provide a cleansed base for your makeup. It's important to have your facial at least one week prior to the wedding, as often you break out as a result of the detox and cleansing. This is temporary, and common, however it may last a few days, so make sure that you leave enough time for your skin to clear up and shine for your wedding day.

If you are going to opt for the fake tan, ensure that your face is also tanned. You don't want to have the body of a bronzed goddess and the face of the phantom of the opera. Keep your skin tone the same from top to bottom. It's also important to keep out of the sun prior to the wedding. The lobster look never looks appealing, and it will be highlighted by the camera. If you are sunburnt, ensure that you drink plenty of water to keep your core temperature down, and apply aloe vera lotion or gel liberally.

Experimenting with various colours is extremely important when achieving that natural yet breathtaking look. Have a few make up trials to ensure that you obtain the exact look you want. Bring a friend who you trust and ask for their opinion. We all know that some make up artist will tell you that you look gorgeous, but often, the colours chosen may not represent who you are. Strong and extroverted personalities can pull off the smoky eyes with the blood red lips, however women with softer demeanours, and introverted personalities often look better with more subtle and softer colours.

The season in which your wedding will occur will also help to determine your look. For instance, cooler months entails wearing make up that are softer and sultry. An autumn wedding is great for those who suit the light browns and neutral colours. Photo will look great against the fall leaves and the auburn colours. Spring is great for the paler or paster colours with a hint of pinks or rose. Often women with paler complexions look much better when married in spring. You don't have the sunburnt factor yet you can still have that hint of colour. Summer is great for the bronzer and the brights. Women with olive complexions look fantastic as they are likely to have obtain the natural sun kissed look, and when you already have the hint of a tan or natural bronze, you do not need the heavy make up.

Despite the abundance of choices we have when it comes to make up, it is important to keep in mind that less is really more. Find the colour that suits you and your skin tone, and observe how your skin reacts to the various seasons. If you know your skin cannot tolerate the sun, then plan your wedding for the cooler months and wear make up to suit. Similarly, if you are a natural sun goddess, you can get away with the summer weddings and the bronzed beach babe look. Whatever you chose, remember to seek advice and experiment.