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18 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday January 24, 2009 www.oakvillebeaver.com Bride and Groom Preparing Your Wedding Day Look Every bride wants to shine on her wedding day, but she probably doesn't want her skin to shine, too. Problems like oily, dry, or irritated skin plague a good portion of the population. But on your wedding day you don't want skin inconveniences to ruin your festivities. Here are some ways to maximize your beauty potential come your wedding day. CLEANSING AND TONING Healthy skin starts with clean skin. Be sure to remove makeup every night and wash your face with a mild cleanser appropriate for your skin type twice daily. Toners can refresh the skin, dry up any extra oil on the surface and clean out pores. Now is not the time to experiment with the latest and greatest products out there. BE GENTLE When cleansing, drying, or even applying makeup, treat your skin with a soft hand. Blot gently with cotton balls or swabs, and avoid tugging or rubbing the skin. Not only can this cause redness or irritation, it may also contribute to long-term wrinkling. NOT SO 'SUN'SATIONAL Many brides-to-be believe that suntanning will cure many of their skin ailments. This isn't the case. While sunbathing may temporarily alleviate acne or breakouts, it could actually compound the problem and make outbreaks worse over time. Other ladies think that tanned skin will make them look better against their white bridal gown. However, on your wedding day you should look like the best version of you, not a complete stranger. Fair-skinned individuals may look out of place with a deep tan. Err on the side of moderation whenever contemplating modifying your skin tone, as it will affect makeup choices and other things as well. . MAKEUP Conservative, natural-looking makeup should also be the rule. The photographs you take on your wedding day will be a testament to the era and moments you shared. But you don't want to look dated when you reminisce years later. Choose muted shades on eyes, lips and cheeks that enhance, rather than cover up your beauty. Select makeup that is smudge- and waterproof so it will stand up to tears of joy and kisses from well-wishers. HAIR We've all heard the hair horror stories. Trusting bride submits to highly-recommended hairstylist, only to leave the salon on her wedding day with a hairdo that resembles a basket of brioche. Or, the glamorous updo that looked so photo-worthy indoors promptly flops in the middle of the seaside ceremony. How can you make sure that your hair is as dreamy as your dress, bouquet and bling-bling ring on the big day? Plan Ahead As soon as you have the guy, the ring, the date and the place, dial your hairdresser. style. While that ornate updo worthy of Marie Antoinette might seem like a good idea at first, if you're more of a natural type, you might want to consider something less structured. Bring lots of photos to the salon to help clarify the communication between you and your stylist. Also, think about the location of your wedding. Get the Picture It's your big day and you're going to be photographed quite a bit. So when designing your style, it's important to think about how it will look in all those photo opps. Rehearse That's right. You're going to practice walking down the aisle the night before your wedding, and in the same vein, it's wise to do a practice session with your stylist a few days before the ceremony. Bring your veil, and have your hairdresser do the `do from start to finish. That way, your stylist will have a practice session under her belt in order to perfect her work, and you'll have a chance to tweak the look, photograph it and "feel it" so that you'll know it's right. Relax! Try to maintain your perspective on what's really important - your fiancé, your family, your friends, and your future. So plan ahead and do prepare as much as possible in advance. But once the big day arrives, let go and enjoy your wedding. That's the secret to looking truly beautiful! Book an appointment and set up a two-, three- or six-month schedule for your cuts, your hair color, a practice session and the actual wedding day. Schedule your final hair cut and colour application one-to-two weeks prior to the wedding so that your hue will be beautifully blended. Be Real Work with your stylist to honestly assess your hair type, facial shape and personal Choose from Condos, Villas, Pool homes and from 3 to 8 Bedroom homes planning a florida florida vacation All areas of Florida. You choose where you want to be. MANY rates as low as 85/night Deal ith w ectlyer for dir n the ow dos, Con Pool & Villas mes! Ho On your next Florida vacation, don't be satisfied with a `two-bed-and-washroom hotel room' when you can stay in a luxurious and well-appointed condo, Villa or Pool Home! Find homes available at all the popular Florida destinations including Disney World! $ vacation homes to choose from! USSIT AT VI The best place to start planning your Florida Get-Away!