Bold Bridal Beauty Ideas That Your Guests Will Never Forget

Updated on April 28, 2019 at 9:13 AM

Your makeup and hair on your wedding day are exactly that: yours. If you want nude tones swept across your face that won't ever distract from the intricate beadwork of your A-line gown, we completely get it. If you want your beauty look to be a little different — and more standout than the ones of the brides whose weddings you've previously attended — then we have a few pointers.

Here, you'll find ways to work a graphic eyeliner look into your wedding's color palette, sweep on shocks of color that will work seamlessly with your dress, and elevate already elegant updos. We even included face jewels (hear us out on this) that will have you shining even brighter than you already would on your special day. Ahead, see unexpected ways to upgrade your bridal beauty look. You won't need that photographer you hired; your look will be that unforgettable.

Hidden Jewels

Mandy Moore's low ponytail for the SAG Awards is an example of a quick way to elevate your hairstyle, as it was made more elegant from the back with a single hair pin.

Graphic Eyeliner

Lily Collins showed us a way graphic eyeliner could work with muted tones — and perhaps your wedding's color palette.

Bright, Bold Lips

If you needed another way to stand out — besides, you know, just being the bride — bright, bold lips are one way to do so.

Stick-On Pearls

Pearls not worn as jewelry — like those used at Adeam during the 2019 Fall/Winter Fashion Week season — can be a subtle way to shine.

Chunky, Elevated Hair Accessories

Chunky, snap hair clips have made a comeback this year and can be the perfect accent to any wedding updo.

Face Jewels

Jewel accents, like these Swarovski freckles on Ashley Graham, can add more sparkle to your wedding-day beauty look.

Monochromatic Rose

Yara Shahidi's monochromatic rose makeup was both natural and glamorous. It's a simple way to work color into your wedding-day makeup.