Getting married? Pros share the top beauty dos and don'ts for brides

Wedding photos decorate front rooms across the country and the stakes are high when capturing a couple’s own moment in family history. You’ll look back on your makeup for the rest of your life. Rachel Marie Walsh asks the pros how to get it right

Pamela Matthews says to make sure you have at least one makeup trial with a professional makeup artist. Picture: Darren Byrne Photography

Don’t: Skip the makeup trial

Every bridal makeup artist recommends a trial appointment. “I suggest having it three months prior to the big day,” says Navan-based artist, Pamela Matthews. “One trial is plenty. As a professional, I'm trained in how to perfect the skin regardless of any concerns. If the bride’s skin changes before the day, I can easily alter my approach. We can experiment with looks for as long as it takes for her to be happy. All of this can be covered in one trial by a good makeup artist.”