Winter Bridal Beauty Tips

Winter beauties get a few perks of their own. Snowy backdrops, hot-chocolate toasts, and off-season rates make it very tempting to go for a winter wedding. How do you create a beauty winter bridal look during the gray months of the year? We're going to show you some beautiful ideas and clever tips in our 2017 Winter Bridal Style Guide.

Your Makeup

• Create a glow by using a little under-eye highlighter and having a hint of shimmer in your eye makeup
• If your wedding falls in the middle of the holiday season, consider making your lips appear glossier and add a touch of sparkle and shimmer to your makeup
• To make sure your skin doesn't dry out from the cold, add moisturizing oils to your bath; use a petroleum jelly product on your nails, heels, and elbows; and drink lots of water

Your Dress

The bride's mantra: pick the dress before the accessories. A winter wedding dress can be any style, but this season also allows you to wear strong colors. Some brides opt for a red, pink, beige, silver or navy blue dress to stand out.

Your Wrap

shawl or cape? Something old, new, borrowed, blue… and warm! Even if you spend minimal time outside, it's a good idea to prepare against the cold. And if your wedding photo shoot is outdoors, you definitely don't want to catch pneumonia. Invest in a stunning bridal wrap, shawl or cape. There are exquisite designs available, from rustic knits embellished with pearls, to faux furs and silk-lined wool.

Your Jewelry

For a winter wedding, jewelry can be delicate and sparkly especially the engagement rings for women. However, you can also carry off stronger colors and bigger accessories. Dark gemstones like deep red garnets and rubies, blue sapphires or bright green emeralds are a stunning choice. Vintage rose gold with diamonds is a glamorous option that brings romance to your look.

Flowers

Red roses are the most popular flower for winter weddings. They're expensive, but come in plush, deep colors and their scent is stunning. Peonies, gardenias and hydrangeas give an air of opulence, while baby's breath and lavender look cool and stunningly winter.