Part of the fun of having tons of pre-wedding events to go to—especially when you're about to be at the center of all of them—is getting new makeup to wear. If you're only looking to spend on a few fresh buys, make sure lipstick tops your list. We might even go so far as to say you should pick up a new hue for each event being thrown in your honor. After all, a swipe of color on your lips is one of the easiest way to change your look.
Want to feel a little glamorous at your engagement party? A dark-hued lip will give you an elegant, romantic look. For a night on the town at your bachelorette party, do you want to feel like a big-screen siren? Try an old-school red. The classic hue looks great on nearly everyone. For your bridal shower, you may prefer something a bit more natural, especially when the party is taking place during the day. A pretty pale pink or nude lip is the perfect polished, neutral finishing touch.
As for the big day itself, there's no rule that dictates what your lipstick should look like—you can rock something sweet and subtle from start to finish, go bold from the ceremony through to the reception, or darken your lipstick when you change into your fun party dress. The options are endless.
No matter which look you covet for the big day, it's fun to use your wedding events—engagement party, bachelorette party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner—to add versatility into your beauty repertoire and try out some different hues in advance of the wedding. And you can try more than just color: There's such a variety of formulations available to suit anyone's preference—from stains and sheer textures to classic, creamy long-lasting lipsticks and liquid lipsticks—so you'll want to find the application you like best, too. Here, our current favorites that we think every bride-to-be will love.
