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Wedding Countdown Checklist

January 22, 2016 By Tiki 13 Comments

Wedding season is right around the corner! Unless, you know someone like me who decided to get married on Valentine’s day, which is a few weeks away. I have to say that was my most interesting and eventful Valentine’s Day to date. These days, I’m sticking to attending weddings as a guest or better yet, as the makeup artist for the day.

Now, I don’t consider myself as a professional makeup artist, but I seem to get drafted to do makeup for weddings. I have to admit that I absolutely enjoy it and I love making women feel special.

Wedding Countdown Checklist Camera Ready Crest 3D White Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips

Call me crazy but no matter what role I’m playing in a wedding, I have my personal wedding preparation to do list. As a guest or as the bride’s makeup artist, I have to step out of the house looking just right. I think I prepare for the day just like the bride.

Here is a wedding countdown checklist for preparing to attend or work a wedding:

Makeup and Hair Trial – This is for my brides. Please for all that is good and holy in the world, do a hair a makeup trial, at least, a month before the wedding. This gives you and the stylist time to figure out what look will work best for your theme and colors. Plus, if you don’t like the outcome the first time around, you will have a chance to try it again before your wedding. In short, this is to prevent you from being a hot mess on your big day.

Facial– Try this a week before to give your skin time to adjust to any product that may be new to you. Nothing worse than having an allergic and no time to recover…sensitive skin issues that I know too well.

Manicure & Pedicure – There is nothing like a fresh manicure for all of the handshakes and hugs your will pass out during the wedding. For me, I refuse to show up with chipped polish and hangnails. I also recommend using a neutral polish.

Waxing – Whether it’s me or the bride, I recommend waxing a few days beforehand. It minimizes embarrassing and furry pictures. Plus, it gives makeup a smooth canvas. Makeup looks so much better on a smooth face.

Brighten Your Smile – A little more than two weeks before the wedding, start whitening your teeth. This time, I used Crest 3D White Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips. The box says it takes two weeks to work but I like to start a little earlier because I get white spots on my teeth. It normally disappears in a few days, so I want to make sure I have my teeth time to settle.

Having a great smile is important to me for a few reasons. One of the first things I look at when I meet someone face to face is their smile. A beautiful bright smile can be so many things but for me, it’s a sign of hygiene. Yep, I said it. I wouldn’t want a makeup artist working on me with a smile that suggests that oral care isn’t high on their priority list. That immediately makes me wonder how they care for their brushes and products. I want to feel comfortable that they properly sanitize their products and my face won’t break out. Don’t judge me! I have OCD and sensitive skin.

I treat my preparation for a wedding like serious business. A bright smile can help put a nervous bride at easy. There is something about someone smiling and telling you everything is ok.

With all of the photographs that are taken for weddings, I want to make sure I look my best in the event I end up in picture or two.

Wedding Countdown Check List Before Crest 3D White Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips

Before Crest Whitestrips

Wedding Countdown Checklist After Crest 3D White Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips

2 Weeks After Using Crest Whitestrips

I’ve used Crest Whitestrips for years! OK, I started using them when they first came out. I have to say the latest Crest 3D White Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips are my favorite version. They are thicker than previous whitening strips, which means the conforms to the teeth better. I don’t worry about them sliding out if I’m having a conversation while wearing them.

The best part is they are comparable to my professional whitening system. Crest states that the new strips will give you the same results as a laser whitening treatment in just two weeks of use. Let me tell you, I noticed results within the first two days. I’ve never had a laser treatment but I did shell out $500 for a custom professional kit through my dentist. I can say the Supreme FlexFit strips work just as well for a fraction of the price, $64.99 per kit.

Crest 3D White Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips For Wedding Countdown Checklist

After two weeks of using my Crest 3D White Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips, I’m ready to be up close and personal with my latest bride. My pearly whites are camera ready!

You can pick up your box of Crest 3D White Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips at your local drugstore or online.

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  1. Laurie

    March 4, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    You have provided some great tips as you want to look best on your special day. Plus, you want to look good too if you are working or are a guest at the wedding and may end up in a few of the photos. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Kristin Bassett

    January 27, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    Crest Whitestrips are the best. Congrats on your wedding!
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  3. Erika

    January 27, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    I need to pick up a package of these!
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  4. Lola Seicento

    January 26, 2016 at 1:57 PM

    Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Great check-list! Your teeth look AMAZING!!!!!!!

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  5. Kath Thefabzilla

    January 26, 2016 at 1:24 AM

    I’ve tried this before, I saw the difference but yours are definitely whiter

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  6. Renu

    January 25, 2016 at 11:34 PM

    Girl, your teeth are perfect! I love Crest Strips but have a crown right in front that won’t whiten ๐Ÿ™

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  7. Bailey

    January 25, 2016 at 11:11 PM

    I can never use these long enough to see a major difference (dumb sensitive teeth!) but your smile looks incredible!
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  8. MarciaF

    January 25, 2016 at 10:54 PM

    My sister is a freelance makeup artist and she strongly suggests a hair and makeup trial. Doing all of these things prior to a wedding makes a lot of sense.
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    • Tiki

      January 25, 2016 at 11:09 PM

      Yes, there is nothing like having your skin all wacky and you have a big event. ๐Ÿ™

      Reply
  9. Julie

    January 25, 2016 at 9:42 PM

    So envious of your super white teeth! I have two crowns in front, that won’t whiten and cost a lot to replace, so I can’t use stuff like this. Boo!
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    • Tiki

      January 25, 2016 at 11:08 PM

      Oh dang! That sucks! I have a friend that had her front teeth knocked out in a bad accident years ago. Every so often she has to change her teeth out and the cost is unreal. That kinda sounds crazy but…lol

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  10. Allison

    January 25, 2016 at 2:07 PM

    I’ve used the Crest White Strips and they definitely work, though my teeth never got as white as yours. Unfortunately, I have sensitive teeth and after a couple of days, they hurt too much for me to use. I should look into their sensitive teeth version again.

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    • Tiki

      January 25, 2016 at 11:06 PM

      Have you tried using them every other day? That helps sometimes.

      Reply

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