Summer is a popular time for weddings. If you are getting married this summer, you will undoubtedly want you makeup and skin to look picture perfect. In this video, Brides Magazine Beauty Editor Alice Guillemet goes to Chanel to get some fabulous tips on wedding day makeup.

Bridget Scarramuzza, Senior Makeup Training Manager at Chanel stresses the importance of exfoiliating and hydrating your skin before apply your foundation. She explains that it’s best to use a matte foundation for less shine and more coverage, if necessary.

You also should not overapply concealer because it reflects light and will create a white look in photographs. After your foundation base and concealer, lightly dust your face with a loose powder. Don’t apply too much or it will become cakey. Be sure to carry a compact of pressed powder with you for touch-ups.

Some brides like to use metallic shadows on their eyes. However Bridget recommends using light, matte colors on the browbone and shiny shadows only on the lower lid. Don’t forget your waterproof mascara!

It’s suggested that you got to a department store cosmetic counter for recommendations on your lip color. Look for a light lipstick. As you should keep the emphasis on your eyes or your lips but not both.

Use lip liner to line your lips, then fill in the lips with the liner to create a base for your lipstick. Apply your lipstick using a brush.

Bridget’s also offers these other terrific wedding makeup tips:

Go very light on the blusher and use it higher on your cheekbone rather than on the apples of your cheeks.

Don’t wear lip gloss if you are wearing a veil as it may get messed up.

Practice your makeup application 2-3 times before your wedding day. Don’t try new products or a new look for the first time on your wedding day.

Watch the video below and go to www.bridesmagazine.co.uk for more tips.