I Do or I Don’t to Bright Lips for the Wedding Day?

Posted by Azure on February 8th, 2013

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Gorgeous Bridal Makeup Photographed by Callaway Gable

I'm a little bit late to the lipstick game (I still need to master the art of applying it!), but everywhere I turn I'm seeing pretty bold & bright puckers in shades of magenta, neon coral, and vivid red. I LOVE this look, and hope to see more brides rocking it down the road.

There are risks, however, if you go with a bright shade of lipstick or stain for your wedding day.

Can you imagine looking at your photos for the first time, and seeing (gasp!) a smear of lipstick on your pearly whites? Or your groom looking like he just went to war with a M.A.C. makeup artist, sporting a rosy red ring around his perfect pout in all the pictures? Definitely not ideal for such an important occasion! So if you decide to wear a non-neutral hue on your blushing bridey lips, make sure to work with a professional to select the best products that will keep the color on your lips and nowhere else.

Now take a look at the gorgeous inspiration below, and keep these three helpful hints in mind when considering a bright lip color:

Bright bold lips should be paired with more understated eye makeup. So if you're married to fake eyelashes and a dramatic smoky eye, it's best to save the vivid lipstick for another time.
Bright lips look best with bright white wedding gowns.
The lipstick shade you ultimately choose should complement your skin's complexion. Work with your MUA to select your most-flattering shades.