Whether you’re the bride, the mother of the bride, a bridesmaid, or a wedding guest, when it comes to weddings, it’s best to keep it simple. Natural wedding makeup is flattering without being too overwhelming and usually photographs extremely well. For anyone who is not the bride, you want to do a simple look that won’t draw too much attention. And when it comes to the bride, it’s always better to look fresh-faced and youthful than too made up.

The key to simple wedding makeup is to enhance your natural features rather than trying to pack on too much. The first and arguably most important part of a wedding makeup look is creating flawless, glowy skin. Start by prepping your skin with a face primer. This will help your makeup last throughout the day. Take a buildable foundation and slowly layer on the coverage until your skin looks even. Dimension is crucial when it comes to photography, and you know there will be plenty of photos on the big day, so use a bronzer and a highlighter to really sculpt out your cheekbones and jawline. Top it all off with a natural pink lip product that suits your skin tone.

As far as wedding makeup ideas go, avoid smokey eyes at all costs. While you want your eyes to stand out, the last thing you want is to look like a panda at the end of the night. The best eye makeup for a wedding is something bright and youthful. We’d recommend using a light-coloured, shimmery eyeshadow over the eyelid and darkening the lash line with a black or brown eyeliner. To accentuate the eyes further, curl your lashes and coat them with a dark, waterproof mascara.