Along with everything happening on your wedding day, you’re probably hoping to achieve a blemish-free, glowing complexion for your wedding photos. However, looking your best can be a struggle when you’re constantly stressed about all the other things on your to-do list. To make your job easier, here’s some advice on how to prep beforehand so that the snapshots of your big day will exceed your expectations:

1. Remember ‘the little things’

When it comes to wedding shoots, there are so many details you have to consider including the weather if its an outdoor shoot, having to retouch your makeup, and any bits and pieces you need in case you experience a wardrobe malfunction. As the bride, it shouldn’t be your job to have to stay on top of it all. Remember that you're not alone, and you shouldn't have to feel like you need to do everything on your special day!

2. Prep your skin

Every bride’s worst nightmare is probably experiencing a massive breakout on her big day. To help prevent this from happening, it’s a good idea to follow a skincare regimen in the weeks leading up to your wedding day. Having a moisturising cleanser can give you the perfect base for wedding-day makeup. Go for a product that's made with natural ingredients that won't be too harsh on your skin, and start using it weeks in advance for the best results. Pretty Me's review of the Snail White Whipp Soap describes it as a "product that deeply moisturises and nourishes for naturally dewy and radiant skin. It also reduces blemishes and appearances of fine lines," making it ideal for use in the days leading up to your wedding.

3. Don’t forget the primer

If you’re going to cry on your big day, and nobody will blame you if you do, it’s always a good idea to have a good primer to set your eye makeup in place. Allure’s writeup on the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion cites using it as one of the "Ten Commandments of Wedding Day Makeup". After cleansing and moisturising, apply it so that your eye makeup stays on through your vows, every silly selfie or emotional toast. Also, applying makeup in thin layers and blotting along the way is a good way to seal in any product.

4. Wear a functional yet chic hairstyle

It can be difficult to settle on a hairstyle for your big day, but whatever it is, make sure that it’s both stylish and stable. There’s nothing worse than having small strands of hair constantly fall into your face or having loose hairpins. Brides.com suggests trying crown braids similar to those on the runways of Marchesa and Theia, for a gorgeous look that stays put all day. Unlike a tiara, a braided crown is a more subtle look for the modern bride who dreams of a fairytale wedding.

5. Let perfection go

Lastly, when you’ve done all you can, it’s a good idea to let your idea of ‘the perfect wedding photos’ go. Vogue’s 2020 wedding predictions include a departure from the strict trends of the past, including princess-style wedding gowns, perfectly matching bridesmaid dresses, and over-the-top flower arrangements. Sure, everything may not go as you meticulously planned, but if you relax and remember to breathe, you’re sure to look gorgeous and radiant in every wedding photo.

Ultimately, don’t forget that “looking good” is totally subjective. You might initially hate your too-large grin in a candid laughing photo, but down the line, you might see it as a valuable reminder of how happy you were on your wedding day. As long as you go with what your heart tells you and communicate what you want to your photographer, you're sure to get beautiful photos of your big day.