WEDDING MAKEUP | Cool new makeup ideas for non-traditional brides

Are you starting to plan your 2021/ 22 wedding beauty look? Not sure what suits you or what’s even on-trend at the moment?

We’ve got five rad ways that modern, non-traditional brides can do things a little differently!

Your wedding day is all about YOU and how you choose to express yourself. You don’t have to play by the rules; do something different and have a little fun with it! Wedding day beauty doesn’t have to be boring!

If you’re an offbeat and you want to do something a little different and ‘non-bridal’ for your big day, but still want to look like YOU, read on for the trends that we’re seeing a lot of modern brides embrace.

Pearl accents

Pearls were a HUGE fashion and accessory trend in 2020, and for brides they’re so pretty, unexpected and cool.

We’re LOVING pearl accents on the face- think a soft smattering of tiny pearls around the eye area for a look that screams unique and utterly, gorgeous.

And pearl accents scattered throughout a soft waved hairstyle are just incredible- look out for pearls on hair accessories as well.

Pic: Hello Giggles

Pic: Hello Giggles

Bonkers for OTT blush

Blush is making a huge comeback and a soft, glowing blush look will make you look eternally youthful, fresh and sun-kissed. We love extra blush for brides who like a low-key, natural style and don’t want too much colour anywhere else.

This is a look where more is more- we want that noticeable flush of colour that’s a little more than expected, but still soft and blended (not 80s-style striped blush)

OTT blush on the cheeks is really pretty and lends itself really well to freckles if you want a simple, natural but GORGEOUS look.

Pic: Hitched.co.uk

Pic: Repeller

Red lips, ftw

Red lips have been in style FOREVER, and we’re starting to see a lot more brides embrace a bolder, brighter look for their big day!

A lot of brides we know just don’t really dig nude lips and prefer a pop of colour to suit their bold personality and unique style.

We adore a bold red lip for a look that says badass bride! Paired with fresh glowing skin, brushed-up brows, and simple, shimmering eyes with LOTS of lashes, this is a beauty look that will ensure all eyes are on you.

Pic: Byrdie

Pic: Byrdie

Brushed up brows

Brushed up brows have had a huge moment over the last few years - we’re seeing soap brows EVERYWHERE and brow lamination is one of the fastest-growing beauty services. Brides are craving a more natural, unstructured brow with a swept up look that opens up the eye area and looks natural.

It looks amazing with a soft winged eye and fresh, glowing skin- and is a great way to show off your brows if you were naturally blessed!

Pic: The Street Vibe

Pic: HD Brows

Freckles out!

Frecks (as we affectionately call them) are absolutely huge in the beauty world and have been for some time. They’ve had a revolution and we’re here for it!

We’re starting to see a lot more brides embrace their natural freckles rather than covering them up under a full coverage foundation (largely owing to Meghan Markle’s fresh-faced wedding beauty look).

Base makeup is becoming a little more sheer to let them peep through, rather than having an airbrushed finish to cover over everything. We love it!

For those who weren’t born with natural freckles, we’re seeing a lot of requests to add them, which is a great way to embrace the freckle look and look totally darned cute and cool girl at the same time. Give them a try at your bridal trial, and you may just like it for your big day.

Pic: Revelist

Pic: Pinterest

Remember, when it comes to wedding day beauty, it’s all about playing by your own rules.

Doing what works for you, whatever shape or form your day takes.

We're seeing much more customised and bespoke weddings that are all about the couple rather than tradition or what's been done before, and we’re totally here for that!

Doing what works for you and makes you feel good, rather than what is considered 'appropriate' for a wedding.

Have a question? Feel free to get in touch with me

I LOVE awesome parties and alternative weddings and know a lot of great wedding vendors that do too!

Making you look and feel amazing on your big day is the core of what I do, and I'd be over the moon to help you out with ideas, beauty prep advice and ways to stay zen on your big day.

Killer Queen are all about modern glam for rebel brides who go their own way, and we’re passionate about creating the perfect vision that speaks to your style and individuality. We pride ourselves on our fun, relaxed and personable approach to your wedding day beauty.

We love meeting hella cool couples who wanna shun tradition and do things their way!

If that's YOU? Get in touch today- we'd LOVE to hear from you about your crazy cool plans!

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Hey, I'm Danee!

I’m a makeup & hair artist and all-round creative with a serious cheese fetish and a hankering for tequila. A badass beauty disruptor and educator with nearly a decade of clocked miles in the beauty industry. I’m a playlist ADDICT who also stans for writing, drawing, inhaling 70s design and 90s pop culture; and have a mad love affair for thrift shopping, sleeping, and going on roadtrips!