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Indian bridal makeup tips: know the dos and don’ts
Are you just days away from your big day which means you’ve probably got your outfit sorted out. But, still not sure about the makeup yet? Don’t worry pretties, ‘cause we’re here to help. We have put together top Indian bridal makeup tips to ensure you look picture perfect on your D-day.

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If you haven’t been diligent about your looks and makeup, now’s the time to begin. We understand that selecting the perfect attire for your wedding is a massive decision but choosing the right makeup is just as important. After all, a beautiful bride is the star of the occasion right.

So, all you lovely brides-to-be, grab yourself a cup of coffee and read through our definitive guide on amazing Indian bridal makeup tips. Don’t let some beauty blunders and wedding-day disaster get in the way of looking your absolute best.

Our dos and don’ts of bridal makeup tips for Indian brides will help you become Instagram-ready.

Do:
- Apply right skincare products – All the lovely brides-to-be, always go for oil free moisturiser that will keep your skin hydrated and will be the perfect base for your wedding day makeup. Also, use eye cream as it adds volume to the thin, delicate skin around the eyes and a lip balm to keep your lips moist.
- Use primer – This must-have can help you get rid of wrinkles and pores. Splurge on a primer that complements your skin tone. Apply it after skincare and before applying foundation.
- Use makeup brush to apply foundation – Try out some sample foundation before your D-Day to get the perfect look. Wear it all day long and apply in thin layers using a makeup brush.
- Opt for concealer after foundation – Apply as little concealer as possible to cover the blemishes and enhance the natural look of your skin.
- Use powder to get rid of greasy skin – Yes, powder is important to avoid oily skin. Massive powder brush can make your skin look dry.
- Avoid sparkly products – We feel eyeshadows/ face powders/ highlighters with glitters are a complete no-no.
- Define your brows – Shape your brows with a pencil that matches your hair colour.
- Highlight your eyes – Go for waterproof mascara and eyeliners. To make your eyes standout, keep your eyeshadow colours simple, light and fresh. You can opt for charcoal, navy, or mahogany in eyeliners.
- Choose flattering lip colours – The perfect lip colour can make or break your complete look. Choose wisely from bridal-friendly colour groups—nudes, pinks and reds – as it’s the most essential part of your big-day look.
- Wear blush – For an instant facelift, blush your cheeks. Choose pink if you have fair complexion, while the dark skin tone beauties can go for rosier hues.
- Go for the best makeup artist in town – You loved your BFF’s wedding look? Find out about her makeup artist. Believe us, personal recommendations are the best. If you are selecting a makeup artist on your own, avoid the ones who have a portfolio full of dark smokey eyes and bright lips. Makeup consultations are a good idea.
- DIY wedding makeup – If you don’t have the time to find a makeup artist, the awesome would-be brides can do their own makeup. We understand that wedding day makeup is different from regular makeup and has to last all day. We advise you to book a lesson with a skilled professional at least a month before the occasion to avoid any fashion blunders and know about the new beauty trends.
- Choose the right look – Heavy smokey makeup is inappropriate if your wedding dress boasts a soft colour. Go for a look that complements your attire. You can take inspiration from bridal magazines and red carpet looks to know about the latest runway fashion trends.
Don’t
- Limit your makeup just to the face.
- Use day makeup for evening weddings.
- Go for facials right before the wedding.
- Follow latest fashion and beauty trends blindly.
Girlies! Getting the perfect, modern and pretty wedding look is not that difficult when you follow our bridal makeup tips for Indian brides. So, be a style goddess and get over those wedding-day blues.

Also read: How to Look Slim in a Saree?

Watch these vidoes to master the art of perfect wedding day makeup in no time.

1. This video focuses on getting the perfect flawless skin on your D-day with little makeup.

2. Watch this video if you are donning a traditional Indian attire on your wedding day.
March 27, 2015
Photos: A star-studded night: Tulsi Kumar’s wedding reception

2nd March 2015 shall be remembered as the night when the daughter of late Gulshan Kumar tied the knot with Hitesh Ralhan. Making it one of the biggest nights in Bollywood, Tulsi Kumar’s wedding reception saw countless celebrities strutting their fabulous outfits.

Stars who added glamour to the wedding reception party included Sridevi, Sonakshi Sinha, Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Karan Johar, Dia Mirza, Amisha Patel, Bipasha Basu, Vidya Balan and many more. Here’s a sneak peek into the glitzy night with the who’s who of the industry.

L-R – Hitesh Ralhan, Tulsi Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, Divya Khosla Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor

L-R – Sonakshi Sinha, Shraddha Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Esha Gupta

L-R – Boman Irani, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Rampal, Anil Kapoor

L-R – Akshay Kumar, Bipasha Basu, Ali Fazal, Sridevi, Boney Kapoor

L-R – Anupam Kher, Arjun Kapoor, Sunny Leone, Pooja Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt, Mohit Suri

L-R – Ram Sampat, Sona Mohapatra, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Vidya Balan, Sonu Nigam, Mudhrima Nigam, Sahil Sangha, Dia Mirza

L-R – Karan Johar, Ayan Mukerji, Vishal Bhardwaj, Tiger Shroff, Goldie Behl, Sonali Bendre

March 4, 2015
Preview: Designer Annamika Khanna’s collection at Ensemble

Designer Annamika Khanna’s preview at Ensemble defines an exquisite paradigm in the world of Fashion!

Visit the multi-designer fashion store ‘Ensemble’ located at the DLF Emporio mall, New Delhi to catch its first ever preview of celebrated designer Annamika Khanna’s collection. Known for her exceptional blend of Indian crafts with a modern twist, this Kolkata-based designer recently unveiled her new collection that’s impeccably designed with various techniques & foolproof craftsmanship. Take a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVFnRT_l7Jc

Incorporating a palette of various shades in her traditional style, the collection comprises ivories and blacks with deep reds, pastel pink and fresh floral prints to get that ethereal look.

Where: Ensemble, DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

For more information log on to – www.ensembleindia.com

February 19, 2015
The perfect dark lips tutorial by Michelle Phan

Oxblood is the new neutral and we can’t get enough of it. The hottest colour trend of the season is here to stay and how. While incorporating the colour into your ensemble is fairly easy, including it in your makeup regime is slightly tricky. Take a look at this video by Youtuber Michelle Phan and learn how to pick your shade of oxblood and get the perfect dark lips.

January 8, 2015
Introducing Marzipan – A sweet delight for your taste buds!

Meet Thea and Thomas from the ‘Nordic Kandie Magic’. Retailing out of the Neel Sutra Lounge, Khan Market, Delhi; the duo specializes in exclusive luxury handmade Marzipan delicacies. Offering Marzipan in a variety of flavours ranging from strawberry and rose to the more Indianised spicy flavours, ‘Nordic Kandie Magic’ is sure to surprise your taste buds in ways more than one. Here’s everything you need to know about chocolate-covered Marzipan, that’ll make for the perfect add on with your presents.

Treat your taste buds to a touch of European luxury with lip-smacking handmade Marzipan delicacies! Launched in September this year in the capital, these exclusive gourmet Marzipan bites are a must-try for the Indian palette.

This luxury gourmet delicacy has been a part of the Vogue wedding show earlier this year and has conquered the hearts of many at the event.

The brain behind this sweet delight is the Estonian expatriate, Thea Tammeleht, who has been overwhelmed by the Indian response to her family’s traditional recipe.

Elegantly packaged, Nordic Kandie Magic’s Marzipan makes for a perfect gift through the year but the duo also believes that it could be a great add-on to your wedding invites.

September 26, 2014
Photographer Ishaan Suri talks about art, photography and more

Photography as a profession is a rage with the youth today. Photographer Ishaan Suri of ‘Artfoto’ spills the beans on transforming the passion for photography into a professional career.

Ishaan Suri: I think the future of any art form in India is limitless. We’re such a culturally diverse country; we have so much art everywhere, so much culture everywhere and I think photography is going to grow exponentially.

Hailing from a family which has always had a profound love for art, Ishaan Suri discovered his affinity with the camera in his early teens.

Ishaan-Suri

Unlike most other professionals today, Suri pursued his passion for photography from the very start. With his innate knack of translating pictures into memorable stories, Ishaan began his own production house ‘Artfoto’

Ishaan Suri: I’ve spent all my life around art and by art I just don’t mean photography or film. Art in my life is in many forms. Art for me is just a form of expression. It could be photography; it could be film, music, food or design. And that’s what I would say is also something we follow at Artfoto while we are doing our shoots. We try to express what we feel we want to shoot rather than shoot what’s happening at our events.

Having mastered the art of Wedding photography and film-making, Ishaan Suri began working in collaboration with his better half Neha Suri who contributes to the film making part of the production process. That’s not it. Ishaan elucidates that ‘Artfoto Weddings’ is all about establishing an emotional connect between the camera and the wedding to make memories all the more special.

Ishaan Suri: Weddings will always be very special to me. I love taking photos of people. I love being a part of large gatherings of people socializing, meeting them, getting to know them and that’s actually the bottom line for everyone at team Artfoto. We don’t approach weddings as photographers. We approach weddings as if we are a part of them. We rarely are seen as photographers, we are seen as friends with big cameras.

And here’s Ishaan’s take on the future of photography as a profession in the country and his advice for budding photographers.

Ishaan Suri: Any art or any field in art in India is still looked down upon as a slow profession and a non money-making profession. But this is about to change. On the bright side actually, I would say that as an advice as a photographer, it’s just not what you do as an art or it’s just not what photos you take. Here I would highly recommend that if you can curate yourself as an individual and make yourself as a part of your offering as a talent then the package that you offer to your customer will not just be the photographs or the film you make, it would be you being there doing what you do best. And that’s what’s really important.

September 18, 2014