Your Ultimate Beauty Checklist for Stress-Free Wedding Prep
Let’s be clear—you don’t have to change a single thing about your appearance before tying the knot. But if you are looking to make a few changes to up your confidence, keep this mantra in mind: Start early and go slowly. Browse the checklist above to find the beauty to-dos that matter to you and get useful tips that’ll help you stress a little less.
SKIN
HAIR
SMILE
MAKEUP
BODY
NAILS
Skin
The first step to glowing on your wedding day? Love the skin you’re in. Follow these tips to up your complexion game.
See a dermatologist to start planning your approach to skin care, or address any concerns.
Start your new
skin-care routine at least nine months before your wedding (and stick to it!).
Get any chemical peels or laser treatments early on (six months out),
so you can see how your skin reacts.
Get a facial two weeks before your wedding to optimize your glow.
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Habit stack your nightly skin care with another part of your routine, like brushing your teeth, so you stay consistent.
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Hair
If you have a vision for your ideal wedding hair, getting a head start is never a bad idea.
Start using a hair mask or deep conditioning treatment weekly.
Make a plan with your salon stylist for cut and color, with regular trims every 6 to 10 weeks.
Hire a wedding day hairstylist and book your trial for around three months before the wedding.
Two weeks before tying the knot, get your final hair color.
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If you can swing it, save time—and money—by booking your hair trial on the same day as another wedding event like your engagement photos, shower, etc.
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If you have long hair, schedule a haircut one month before the wedding. For short hair, aim for a week before.
Smile
One thing is certain about your wedding day—you’ll be smiling almost nonstop. To get your grin where you want it to be, consider the following.
If you’re planning on clear aligners or another teeth straightening plan, start as early as possible to allow enough time (anywhere from 4 to 18 months).
Begin a teeth-whitening treatment or toothpaste at least two months before the wedding.
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Practice smiling naturally in the mirror (think of something that makes you chuckle). Bonus: Even the act of smiling can lift your mood and boost endorphins!
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Sensodyne Clinical White gets teeth two shades whiter* and provides 24/7 sensitivity protection—plus it’s enamel safe.
If you have sensitive teeth and want to try a whitening treatment, use Sensodyne Clinical White two weeks before, during and after to help relieve sensitivity. It also maintains white teeth for six months after a whitening treatment.^
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*As shown in an eight-week clinical study ^vs a non-whitening toothpaste with continued twice daily brushing after a 7 day at home treatment of 15% peroxide
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Body
Is hair removal or tanning part of your agenda? Get a leg up on changes to your routine early on, so your skin has time to adjust.
Start waxing or laser hair-removal treatments at least nine months out.
Test self-tanning products or spray tanning in advance to find your ideal shade, and plan your final treatment for two days before.
Use a body scrub or other exfoliator weekly and follow up with a hydrating lotion.
If shaving your face, invest in a quality blade and use a pre-shave oil or cream to avoid razor bumps.
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When applying self-tanner or getting a spray tan, time your hair removal accordingly. Wax a week to 10 days before, or shave one day before.
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Makeup
Whether you plan on going full-glam or just enhancing your natural beauty, finding a look that makes you shine is key.
Hire a wedding makeup artist and schedule a makeup trial for at least three months before.
Start saving your favorite makeup inspo to share with your MUA.
If you’re doing your own makeup for any pre-wedding parties, practice ahead of time, so you can be sure you’ll love your look.
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If you can, give your skin a makeup break right before the wedding. A few days of a clean and clear complexion can help avoid clogged pores.
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Nails
When you’re rocking a new ring, you’ll be flaunting those fingers every chance you get. Here’s how to get your tips in top shape.
Use a cuticle serum and hand cream to get your digits ready for all those ring selfies.
Brittle nails or other issues? Visit a dermatologist to pinpoint any vitamin deficiencies that could be causing them.
Two or three months before, play around with nail looks and colors to learn what you like best.
A day or two before the wedding, get a manicure and/or pedicure.
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For a low-maintenance look throughout your engagement, a light colored polish or “nail concealer” can make chips less noticeable.
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BODY
MAKEUP
SMILE
HAIR
SKIN
Get a wedding-ready smile
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A daily latte or weekend glass of red wine may be your wedding planning wingmen, but they can also discolor your teeth. The good news? You don’t have to give them up. With Sensodyne Clinical White, you can whiten your smile simply with regular brushing—no extra steps to your daily routine needed.
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24/7 sensitivity protection^
Gets teeth 2 shades whiter*
Enamel-safe
No hydrogen peroxide
*As shown in an 8-week clinical study ^With twice daily brushing
*As shown in an eight-week clinical study
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A daily latte or weekend glass of red wine may be your wedding-planning wingmen, but they can also discolor your teeth. The good news? You don’t have to give them up. With Sensodyne Clinical White, you can whiten your smile simply with regular brushing—plus it’s enamel safe.
Get a Wedding-Ready Smile
24/7 sensitivity protection
Gets teeth 2 shades whiter*
Enamel-safe
No hydrogen peroxide
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Update here
A daily latte or weekend glass of red wine may be your wedding-planning wingmen, but they can also discolor your teeth. The good news? You don’t have to give them up. With Sensodyne Clinical White, you can whiten your smile simply with regular brushing—plus it’s enamel safe.
If you have sensitive teeth and want to try a whitening treatment, using Sensodyne Clinical White two weeks before, during and after can help relieve sensitivity. It also maintains white teeth for six months after a whitening treatment.^