You’ve looked forward to this for a long time, and it will likely be one of the happiest memories of your life: your wedding day. You did your homework when it came to the venue, the flowers, the photographer, and definitely the desserts. What about your skincare? For wedding beauty, a little planning will go a long way. With any big event, there’s a happy medium between prepping your skin for perfection and making sure you have time to recover from any treatments before the big day. Avoid any new treatments right before your wedding day. It would be awful to realize you’re allergic to an ingredient with 48 hours to go. Here’s a timeline you can use to guide you in the months and weeks leading up to your fabulous celebration. 3 Months Before • Get a facial and monitor how your skin reacts to it. Talk to your esthetician about your goals and concerns to find a treatment that best fits your wedding look. Best Treatments for the Big Day YourWedding Skincare Regimen
• Consider laser hair removal — this may be a good time to start a package. • Now is the time to get Botox or fillers, as they take a few days to settle but will last for several months or more depending on the type of treatment. Talk to your doctor to find the best options for the look you want to create, whether it be fuller lips, smoothed lines, or more. 3 Weeks Before • Get your final facial before the wedding to give your skin time to settle. If you need any extractions, 15 days before your date should be the sweet spot. • Enjoy a body scrub to refresh your skin. • Have any final hair color touch-ups done two weeks before. Avoid any big changes before the wedding, so you can feel like yourself on that day. 1 Week Before • Gather your beauty kit: lip gloss, tweezers, Q-tips, breath mints, tissues, bobby pins, and nail polish for touch-ups. • Book a massage to relax and enjoy the days leading up to marrying your love. • Get a manicure and pedicure with your closest friends.
Finally, on the day of your wedding, wake up, take a deep breath, and have fun! This is about you and your love; the rest are just details.
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Watermelon Cucumber Skewers
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INGREDIENTS • 1 medium-sized
Inspired by CookingLight.com
• Salt, to taste Equipment •
watermelon, cubed 2 cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
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1 packet of bamboo skewers
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1 block feta cheese, cubed 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
DIRECTIONS 1. Assemble skewers by placing one watermelon cube, one cucumber round, one feta cube, and one mint leaf on skewer in that order. Repeat until skewer is full. 2. Lightly season with salt and chill in fridge until right before serving.
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