You're busy choosing the linens, invitations, florists,
bridesmaids dresses, etc., etc., but don't forget the most important thing of all -- the way your going to look on your wedding day.  This is how you will be remembered.  Plan on the necessary steps to keeping yourself looking and feeling great. Here's our step-by-step beauty checklist and timeline to have you look stunning on your wedding day:


7-8 MONTHS BEFORE

• Begin a stress-relief regimen. Make a date with yourself one night a week for some non-wedding fun or quiet time to regroup.
• If you want to grow out your hair or try a new color or cut, talk to your stylist and now is the time to experiment.
• Start a skin care regimen: Start with a gentle cleansing program and consider consulting a dermatologist.
• Start paying attention to your nutrition . Not eating right and too much caffeine mixed with wedding day planning stress can affect your body.
• If you don't already, start exercising . A few sessions with a trainer in combination with a few weekly visits to the gym can get you the body that you want.  Try Pilates; its known to build long, lean, toned muscles. You'll look great, feel better, and be less stressed out.
• If you'd like to lose weight before your wedding, consult your doctor to develop a nutrition and fitness plan. Set a weight-loss goal and meet it before your dress fittings begin. Once fittings are underway, you'll need to maintain your weight. (Or consider reconsidering losing weight. Obviously your guy thinks you look great just the way you are.)

5-6 MONTHS BEFORE

• Consider using a Bridal Hair Specialist, even if you plan on using your regular hairdresser.  Bridal Beauty Stylists specialize in bridal hair like up-dos and down-dos and can go to your location on the day of the wedding. 
• Make consultation appointments with potential beauty vendors and bring along pictures of hairstyles you like, even a picture of your veil and headpiece. Consider whether you want to wear your hair up, half up/half down; discuss with the bridal beauty specialist about how long it will take to grow out your hair if it's too short for your desired look.
• Want to experiment with self-tanners?  Now's the time.  Consider the neckline of your gown, and whether you have existing tan lines you'll need to cover.  If you don't like the way self-tanners look, there are other alternatives like bronzers that can be applied on the day of the wedding as well.

3-4 MONTHS BEFORE

• Decide on a bridal hair and makeup specialist.
• Make sure you have considered all the