This is a sponsored post brought to you by Crest 3D White.
Brides, we get it. You want to look your very best on your big day. And trust us, regardless of whether or not you actually follow the dos and don’ts below, you will.
Because you’ll be smiling from ear to ear, and there’s nothing more beautiful than a smile. Audrey Hepburn believed that “happy girls are the prettiest girls.”
The following tips are not about making drastic changes to your appearance; after all, your fiance loves you just the way you are.
They’re just about taking steps to look (and feel) like the very best version of you. Think glossier hair, stronger nails, smoother skin, and whiter, brighter teeth.
That’s where Crest 3D White Whitestrips comes in. Whether it’s one month, one week, or even just a few hours before you say ‘I Do,’ Crest has the option to help you whiten your teeth safely and effectively and keep them looking pearly White.
Month Before Your Wedding
With one month to go, now’s the time to focus on building upon (or getting started with) daily routines. These are the little things you can do every day to make a difference in how you look (and feel) on your big day.
Don’t go on any super restrictive diets or hardcore exercise regimes. You’re going to need to keep your energy levels high for all that last-minute prep and planning over the next few weeks. Depriving your body of essential nutrients or pushing it to the limits will wreak havoc with your metabolism, as well as your skin, hair, and nails!
To start a Crest 3D White Whitestrips teeth whitening routine. These innovative little dental strips are used by brides in the know (and a whole host of beauty bloggers) because of their noticeable whitening results – all from the comfort of your own home.
There are a variety of Crest 3D White Whitestrips to choose from, according to the results you’re looking for (and how quickly you need them! ), each using the same enamel-safe teeth whitening agent that dentists use.
If you want professional-level teeth whitening, then Crest 3D White Supreme Flexfit Whitestrips will make a great addition to your bridal beauty prep kit. They whiten as well as a $500 professional treatment*. On a tight wedding budget? Crest 3D White Glamorous White Whitestrips could help you achieve dramatically whiter teeth without breaking the bank.
Do try meditation and yoga. Wedding planning is fun, but it can also be very stressful, so take a few moments out of your day/week to practice mindfulness, engage in relaxing activities, and breathe deeply. (Check out our bridal meditation series for lots of practical tips.)
Do book any ‘week before the wedding’ beauty appointments now. Like, right now. You don’t want to be scrabbling around a few days before your big day trying to slot in positions to see your favorite, trusted therapists who may be fully booked.
Do get your hair trimmed and colored (if you regularly dye your hair, that is), but don’t go for a complete restyle so close to your wedding! If you’re having your hair professionally styled, it will completely throw your hairstylist’s plans from your hair trial out of the window. And it could leave you feeling unlike ‘yourself’ when you walk down the aisle or when you look at your wedding photos years later.
Do develop/keep up routines for your skin, nails, hair, and teeth to have them looking at their most optimal.
Hair: Apply a nourishing hair mask once a week to keep your locks looking luscious. Facial skin: Cleanse, tone, apply serum, and moisturize day and night (begin this 3, 6, or even 12 months before your wedding, if you can!)
Body: Body brush every day to stimulate circulation, then apply body lotion.
Nails: Apply cuticle oil and use hand cream once a day – we think applying it at nighttime, just before you go to sleep, is easiest, but any time you can fit into your daily routine will work just fine.
Teeth: The 3D White collection also includes toothpaste, toothbrushes, rinses, and floss that work in combination with Whitestrips to clean, whiten, and protect, plus provide the benefits expected from Crest and Oral-B
Check out our bridal beauty kit essentials below for some of our favorite pre-wedding pampering products.
Do get your eyebrows (and any other unwanted facial/body hair) threaded, waxed, or plucked. Go for a tidy-up as opposed to a re-shape and time it according to how fast your hair grows. But ideally, leave at least 24 hours before the big day so any redness and swelling have time to go down.
Don’t worry if you haven’t begun a teeth whitening regime yet; with Crest 3D White, there’s still time to perfect your big-day smile. Try Professional Effects or Supreme Flexfit Whitestrips to start seeing results after just three days!
And why not introduce your finances to these nifty little strips, too? After all, two beaming, white smiles are better than one!
The Night Before Your Wedding
The excitement is unbearable. There’s just one more sleep to go! Why not use this evening to really pamper yourself?
Don’t pluck your eyebrows. Just don’t. It will only end in disaster.
Do be gentle with your skin – this is not the time for harsh exfoliants or intensive masks that could potentially break you out in a rash or cause redness/irritation.
Don’t apply fake tan. If you want a faux glow on your big day, do this at least two days before so that you have time to exfoliate away any patchy areas.
Do run a bath, light a scented candle or two, and completely switch off for half an hour or so. Get lost in a book or your thoughts (but strictly no wed-min allowed! ).
