Weddings

Health

Here are three health tips for a fresh and vibrant glow on your wedding day.

1. Rest up. Sleep might be on the bottom of your list with all those last-minute wedding to-do’s, but its value is immeasurable. Aim for the recommended eight hours a night to ward off under-eye circles.

2. Kick up the cardio. Exercise increases your blood flow, giving your skin a healthy glow.

3. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and to keep you looking and feeling great.

**Looking to lose weight before the big day? Read about how one NJ bride road-tested five of the most popular diets and find the one that's right for you**

Beauty

These exquisite makeup products will enhance your natural beauty without overpowering your euphoric glow:





Flawless Face Tinted Moisturizer by Laura Mercier:
This lightweight moisturizer with SPF 20 and a hint of color can be used in place of foundation for a natural look and healthy shine. “You can sweat and have a 15-hour day in it, and it will still hold up,” says Christina DePascal, a makeup artist in Ocean. $42; lauramercier.com








PureMoist lipstick (in Renee) by Jane Iredale: The full-spectrum sun protection and naturally beneficial ingredients in this lipstick will keep your lips protected and brightly colored. “Any bride will have a sassy spring smile in mauve lipstick,” says Elysa Ross of Another Look in Union. janeiredale.com












The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ: This lip exfoliant not only tastes delicious, it also eliminates dry, flaky skin, leaving your lips soft for a honeymoon’s worth of kisses. Available in six tempting flavors. $20; at Town & Country Apothecary, Ridgewood, 201.652.0013, tandcpharm.com, or for other locations, visit thelipscrub.com











Lash Curling Mascara by Trish McEvoy: Get ready to bat your longest lashes! This long-wearing mascara can give wave to even the straightest lash in one quick sweep. $28; bluemercury.com












Pot Rouge (in Pink Raspberry) by Bobbi Brown: This award-winning cream-based formula adds color to both the cheeks and the lips. “With a full day of being photographed, you need to look beautiful all day long. This is a perfect universal color for a sheer, stained check that lasts,” says Marla Malcolm Beck, CEO of Blue Mercury. $22; bobbibrown.com






Hair

We’ve consulted some of the state's most sophisticated beauty experts for advice on how to turn your locks into a luxurious statement piece:

“Soft, romantic hairstyles are a beautiful look for brides,” says Michelle Stolyar of Avanti Day Resort in Manalapan. “Add a few braids for a Romeo-and-Juliet look, and don’t forget to condition your hair so it’s shiny and smooth on the day of your wedding.”

“Tousled low knots, whimsical waves, and feather and crystal adornments are especially in for spring bridal beauty,” says Katie Ferrara of DePasquale the Spa in Morris Plains.





To tame flyaways as well as add volume, control, and definition, try Biosilk's Silk Pomade, a medium-hold, non-greasy formula. “This product is great for enlivening the hair and adding shine,” says Christina DePascal. $26. biosilk.com



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