Weddings take a lot of preparations. From finding the nicest wedding villas in Bali, to the food, to the guest list, and down to the seating arrangement, every detail must be carefully planned to make sure the day flows without any problem. For the bride, some extra preparations are necessary for her to look her best on such a momentous occasion.

If you’re a bride-to-be, you need pay extra attention to yourself. Here, we share some helpful beauty tips that you can do a few days or weeks away from the big day to make sure you are the glowing bride that you should be.

Eat right.

In order to look your best and be your best on your special day, it’s important that you stay healthy in the weeks leading to the wedding. Cut down on sugar and avoid salty food. It sounds cliché but eating fresh fruits and lots of greens is the best way to go. To boost your immune system and ward off illness, take some vitamins. Exercise regularly but don’t overdo it.

Keep your skin healthy.

Your skin has a lot to do with how you look. If you haven’t been paying attention to your skin, now is the best time to take good care of it. Establish a skin maintenance regimen that you must follow weeks before the big day. Exfoliate, moisturize and make sure to get enough sleep. If you want to splurge, get a facial every week for a month leading to your wedding.

Work on your hair.

Your hair is one of your best accessories. Evaluate your crowning glory weeks before your big day and see if there’s something you might want to improve. Perhaps you want to cut it a certain way or color it. If there’s any particular treatment you want to have done, it’s best to do it weeks prior to the event. It’s also good to have a hair trial to determine what bridal hairstyle suits you best.

Spend time for body hair removal.

Removing excess body hair can make your skin look smoother. If you’re planning to get waxed, be sure it’s done no later than 72 hours before the event. You can’t risk walking down the aisle with a still reddish skin from the procedure. After waxing, apply cream on your skin to reduce redness and swelling.

Have a makeup trial.

There are many ways you can do your makeup to look your best on such a special occasion. But to decide on that final look, the smartest thing to do is to have a makeup trial. Whether you’ve hired a professional makeup artist or you’re doing your makeup yourself, take some time to do different makeup styles and determine which one is best for you.

Groom your brows.

Lots of women today are very particular about their eyebrows. If you happen to be one of them, you can groom them in a number of ways such as waxing, tweezing or threading. An eyebrow specialist can examine your facial features and determine how to shape your brows to enhance your looks.

Treat your eyes.

No bride would ever want to look like a zombie on their big day. But dark circles around your eyes can develop from all those sleepless nights of wedding planning. To avoid this horror, try to get as much sleep as you can. . Keep away from salty food as this can cause puffiness of your eyes. Apply eye cream daily and use cool compress to prevent puffiness

Whiten your teeth.

There will be lots of photo-taking, smiling and laughing during the occasion. You might want to consider teeth whitening as part of your wedding makeover so you can confidently flash those pearly for photos and when meeting your guests. Teeth whitening can be professionally done by a dentist or you can use a special whitening toothpaste.

Beautify your nails

One of the simplest ways to improve your looks is to beautify your nails. Think of how gorgeous your hands will look like when holding your bouquet. A day before the wedding, treat your hands and feet to some good ol’ manicure and pedicure. This will make your nails look fabulous on close up photos or when shaking hands with guests at the reception.

Have some pamper time.

All the preparations and arrangements you need to make can easily drain you. Prior to your big day, take a break from everything and enjoy some pamper time. Get a spa treatment or a full body massage to de-stress your mind and body. You must be relaxed and well-rested for the best moment of your life.

One thing you have to remember when beautifying or enhancing your body is to not make any drastic changes when the wedding day is near. If you’re not satisfied with the results, you may not have enough time to make necessary changes. More importantly, it’s best to seek help from beauty experts who can provide good advice on what you should do.