Bridal Beauty Tips

From how to keep the shine down, to elegant hairstyles, to losing those pesky ten pounds, brides share their bridal beauty secrets.

Puffy Eyes

"I hadn't gotten much sleep the night before the wedding, and when I woke up, my eyes were all puffy! My mom took two spoons and put them in the freezer for half and hour. Then she took them out and laid them on my eyes, face down (to make a little eye pocket with the spoon). In five minutes, they went down significantly. To help it, then I drank a lot of water." Kelly Ann from Denver, CO

Lipstick Stay

"If you don't want your lipstick to rub off (since you're going to be doing so much kissing), brush your lips with powder after you apply your lipstick. Then, apply a second coat so it still shines. This worked for me, my lipstick lasted the whole day, and didn't rub off on anybody's cheek." Samantha from St. Joseph, MI

Spray for All-Day

"Before you put on your mascara powder your face lightly with translucent powder(translucent does not give your face that orange look),have a small spray bottle of distilled water and spray 2 quick sprays and it has set your makeup for the day, you can use it during the day to refresh your face." Tracy from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

All-Day Lips

"They now have these awesome lipsticks that 'last all day'. I personally use one, and it really does! It's great not to worry about re-applying after eating! All you have to do is re-apply the lip gloss that comes with it. If you apply the lipstick over your lip liner, it'll keep that from wearing off as quickly, too!" Becky from New Port Richey, Florida

Kung Fu Fighting

"To get in shape, consider starting a karate or martial arts program. I go twice a week with my fiance. Not only am I getting in better shape and strengthening muscles, it also relieves stress and gives us some much needed time together with our busy schedules!" Sunny from Marshall, MN

Memory Quilt

"After my daughter's wedding, I took her dress to the cleaners, then I cut it up in an assortment of shapes and made a quilt from it and gave it back to her with an oak quilt stand for her birthday. It turned out beautifully and, instead of having it in the back of the closet, it's out where it's seen and occasionally used." Diane from Defiance, Ohio

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