5 Beauty Tips Every Bridesmaid Should Know

Wedding season is magical, chaotic, and a little bit exhausting. You’re not just a part of the wedding party; you’re part of the bride’s dream team, which means you’ll need to bring your A-game. Sure, you might have the perfect dress and some solid makeup skills, but it’s the little tricks that really help. Check out these beauty tips every bridesmaid should know to truly shine on the big day.

Hydration Is Everything (And We’re Not Just Talking Water)

You’ve probably heard that water is the secret to glowing skin and long-lasting energy. While that’s true, don’t stop there. Add hydrating snacks like cucumber slices, watermelon, or oranges to your diet leading up to the wedding. They’re packed with water and help your body stay hydrated from the inside out. And before you grab another coffee to power through your wedding-related duties, swap it for herbal tea or coconut water. 

Hydrating skincare products can also work wonders to give you a dewy, naturally glowing complexion that makes you look fresh. Bonus tip: keep a travel-sized hydrating mist in your clutch for a quick midday skin pick-me-up.

Say Yes to IV Drips for Glowing Skin

Here’s another secret for luminous skin that lasts all day long: IV drips. These aren’t just for celebrities anymore; they’re a genius way to boost hydration, flush toxins, and give your skin that dewy look. You can do IV drips for glowing skin a week before the wedding, and your skin will thank you when those cameras start clicking. For a lasting effect, pair the IV drip with a solid skincare routine, including hydrating serums and moisturizers. 

Get Enough Sleep (But Work Smart if You Don’t)

Late-night bachelorette partying or last-minute tasks can mess with your sleep schedule. While eight hours is the ideal, life happens. If you’re running low on rest, use products like cooling eye patches to reduce puffiness, and apply a brightening concealer under your eyes to mask darkness. Instead of a heavy foundation, pick a lightweight, illuminating formula that makes you look fresh, even when you’re not.

Learn the Art of Long-Lasting Lip Color

You’ll be eating, sipping, and smiling a lot at the wedding, so your lipstick needs staying power. That said, a beauty tip every bridesmaid should know is layering. Begin with a thin layer of lip balm as a base, followed by a matching lip liner to define and fill in your lips. Apply your lipstick, blot it with a tissue, dab translucent powder over the top, and then reapply a final coat. It might sound like extra work, but it’ll save you from frequent touch-ups later. 

Don’t Skip Trial Runs for Hair Accessories

Headbands, tiaras, barrettes, or flower crowns—we love them all! But here’s the catch: what looks stunning in your hand might turn into a headache (literally) after a few hours on your head. Always schedule a trial run with your accessories before the wedding. Wear them for a full afternoon to ensure they stay in place and feel comfortable. If an accessory pinches, slips, or digs, fix it with some padding or hairstylist tricks, such as hidden bobby pins.