BRIDAL BEAUTY queries sorted!

First things first: every bride needs to have a clear idea in her mind about the kind of look she wants for each successive event. Extensive research is paramount for this; look at pictures of other brides, models, makeup trends on social media, magazines and the Internet to have an idea. Save pictures on your phone, collect clippings from magazines so you can have reference material.

However, sometimes choosing the right look for multiple events can be overwhelming. Today, most makeup artists offer consultation service. Brides can book an appointment with an artist, have a chat about the kinds of events she is planning, her outfits for the said events and her expectations from the makeup artist. What's more, this service is personalised for every bride.

It is crucial to feel comfortable with the person who will be responsible for your look on the most important events of your life, so choose wisely. Most artists maintain Facebook pages which can give you a glimpse of some of their best works. Consult a few artists, even friends, before making up your mind. Whoever you choose, make sure you discuss every look to the smallest detail to avoid any last-minute confusion. 

Next, decide on the looks for your respective events a few weeks before. A few factors come into play when deciding the makeup - the outfit, setting, décor and the magnitude of the event. For engagements glamorous party makeup that is not too heavy looks perfect. A 'nikah' is usually held at home, so a simple, low-key makeup that lets a bride's natural beauty shine through is ideal.

Then comes the all-important Holud for which brides can go for a dewy, fun look with bright eyes and glowing, fresh skin.

Wedding is a traditional affair and brides can go for seductive smoky eyes and red lips coupled with contoured cheekbones and bronzed skin. The reception makeup can be a sophisticated, chic look with sparkling eyes and a soft mouth. Other sundry events such as Sangeet and Mehendi are affairs that require a youthful, glowing look while bridal shower and bachelorette party demands a chic look, somewhat cosmopolitan.

All suggestions aside, bridal looks are highly subjective and each bride should have her own style in order to stand out. Avoid experimental looks with peacock eyes and heavily-overdrawn Kylie Jenner lips; when you look at your wedding pictures ten years down the line you want to look timeless and eternal, not tacky and old-fashioned!