The Best Bridal Makeup Ideas from the Red Carpet, the Runway—and Our Favorite Celebrity Weddings

Deep mauves and rusts are natural in feel, but also bring a bit of edge to a nude lip and smokey eye. If you're normally one to don metallics for nights out, try these tones in matte—they'll look far fresher beneath your veil and will define your features more than tones that catch the light.

Opting for dewy, flawless skin, Earth-toned eyeshadow, and a nude lip paired with easy waves is a fast-pass to making sure you walk down the aisle as the best version of yourself, with an extra dose of polish.

Highlighted and bronzed cheeks; glossy nude lips; smudgy black liner—this is a makeup look for a bride who isn't afraid to be a little sultry. Pro tip: pair this look with a statement earring and a sleek, low pony a la Kendall Jenner's 2018 Met Gala look.

Subtly slip in your wedding day "something blue" with a chic, icy blue eye. The wash of pastel blue shadow on Armani Privé's Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2021/2022 runway is sophisticated yet statement, and feels more soft and romantic than '80s-inspired.

For a dose of bridal white with a '60s flair, layer a pearlescent white liner atop a classic black winged liner for a look that opens up the eye. Per Lupita Nyongo's makeup artist Nick Barose, "When it comes to statement liner, you don't want the lashes to compete." His advice? Give them a soft, feathery effect—but don't go too dark with the mascara.

Landing on the perfect nude lip is no easy feat, especially when your goal is to keep your pout just-defined-enough in photos, while still looking barely there in person. Stick to creamy lipsticks in tones that are a bit peachier or rosy than your natural skin tone, it'll keep your lips looking sun-kissed, just-bitten, and plump all night long.

Open up the eyes by cascading a wash of soft metallic from your cheekbones to your lids—like this look created by makeup artist Victor Henao. Keep the rest of the look simple and clean; trust us, it may seem daring—but this look suits both sleek tailoring and ethereal gowns.

Expertly placed highighter contours in photos without looking too oily—and doesn't dull the glow of your pre-wedding facials.

Zoe Kravitz's Jackie Kennedy Onassis-inspired look at the 2020 SAG Awards confirmed that when it comes to key moments, like the aisle and the red carpet, monochromatic is queen. Take notes from Zoe's matte peachy complexion, eye, and lip, pulled from the color palette of her gown and paired with a subtly '60s winged liner.

If red lipstick is your signature, don't skip it for the aisle—especially given how much it pops against a white gown. We love how Léa Seydoux paired an electric orange-red with barely-there makeup, save for a touch of blush, natural eyeshadow, and mascara.