Glowing Bride: Your Skincare Countdown to Wedding Day

Your wedding day is often considered one of the most meaningful days of your life, so you want to make sure you feel good — and look the part. After all, it’s one of the only moments where your whole day will be documented on camera, so glowing skin is a must. That means taking care of your skin and establishing a skincare routine well before you say, “I do.”

It's best to consult a certified esthetician, depending on your unique skin type and challenges. They will target the best treatments for you and create an at-home routine tailored to your needs to maximize the skincare journey before walking down the aisle. To help out busy brides, we’ve asked Brenda LeGrange of Spa E in South Beach Miami about how to care for your skin before the big day. We also break down what you should book six months before, a few weeks out, and the week of your wedding to ensure a radiant wedding day glow.

Repêchage: Why should future brides prioritize their skincare before their wedding day?

Brenda LeGrange: "To look radiant with healthy skin, to feel confident and outstanding on their special day, and also for the pictures and videos that will immortalize the moment for all of their lives."

Repêchage: What are some common skincare concerns brides typically come to you with?

Brenda LeGrange: "They want to look good, with glowing skin, [have] no skin pigmentation or uneven tone."

Repêchage: What experiences do you offer for brides at the spa?

Brenda LeGrange: "Being an open-concept spa, we are an ideal location for bachelorette and bridal parties. We provide fruit platters, mimosas, and snacks; the ambiance is ideal for these groups."

Repêchage: Why do you recommend Repêchage products for your clients?

Brenda LeGrange: "Because you can see immediate results, and the uni-dose packaging is hygienic and safe to use."

The Wedding Countdown

1 Year Before

Find a Licensed Esthetician

Finding a licensed esthetician at least a year before your wedding is crucial for achieving your best skin on the big day. These skincare professionals can assess your skin's condition, address any concerns or issues, and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and timeline. Additionally, they can recommend an at-home skincare routine to maintain and enhance your results leading up to your wedding.

6 Months Before

Start with Monthly Facials

Starting with monthly facials six months before your wedding is a smart move for achieving radiant skin on your special day. Regular facials with a skilled esthetician can deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish your skin, addressing issues like clogged pores, dullness, or uneven tone. These treatments promote cell turnover, improve skin texture, and enhance your natural glow.

Some great options include our T-Zone Balance Classic Facial for Normal to Combination Skin, which creates a clean, clear, beautiful complexion; the Biolight Express Brightening Facial, which helps create a luminous, flawless-looking complexion anytime; or our Signature Repêchage Four-Layer Facial for Dry Skin. This facial features layers of pure European and American seaweed to help tone, deep cleanse, and firm the appearance of the skin.

Add Dry Brushing

Your wedding skincare countdown doesn’t just mean targeting your face! Dry brushing can be a beneficial addition to your pre-wedding skincare routine. By incorporating dry brushing a few times a week, especially in the months leading up to your wedding, you can experience several skin-enhancing benefits, including exfoliating dead skin cells and stimulating circulation to promote a healthy glow, giving your skin a radiant appearance in wedding photos. Our dry body brush with exfoliating cactus bristle can be used daily before showering or bathing.

2 Months Before

Incorporate Body Scrubs

Adding body scrubs into your pre-wedding skincare routine is a great way to achieve that coveted wedding glow. By removing dull and dry patches, body scrubs can enhance your skin's overall texture and appearance, making it look healthier and more youthful. For the best results, choose a body scrub that is gentle yet effective and suits your skin type

One Week Before

Final Facial

Receiving your final facial one week before your wedding is highly recommended. This last treatment should focus mainly on hydrating your skin and avoid extractions or harsh chemicals that can cause redness or irritation.

Pro Tip: If you experience a breakout before your wedding, LeGrange recommends booking a Hydra 4 Red-Out® Facial to calm the skin and a body scrub with a light massage to help destress. Also, be sure to eat healthy and drink plenty of water.

At-Home Advice

Keep up the radiant skincare at home with our Repêchage favorites:

Vita Cura B3 Lifting Mask - Single Sheet Mask: This mask immediately provides visible smoothing of facial wrinkles for an on-demand specialized treatment.

Eye Rescue Pads with Seaweed Filtrate and Tea Extracts: These convenient, pre-saturated pads are formulated with nutrient-rich ingredients to help the eyes look and feel refreshed.

Vita Cura Sea Spa Glow Body Exfoliator: Get skin glowing with this energizing seaweed and marine salt scrub, which features triple mint oils and aloe vera. It gently removes dry, flaky skin to leave it soft and revitalized.

T-Zone Balance Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C: A must for your skincare routine, this new serum helps to balance normal to combination skin with hydrating ingredients such as seaweed and hyaluronic acid.

Opti-Firm Renewal Complex Night Cream: This effective night cream is vitamin-packed to restore moisture while reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.