I agree with Vogue. You should definitely hire someone. It doesn't have to be expensive either, but you want to look your best, after all, it is your wedding day! You definitely want a more dramatic look than your everyday look. Your make-up may look heavy when applied, but make-up doesn't show up as well in photos (ecspecially black and white). Long-lasting formulas are the best option for you.
-Start with a clean face.
-Apply concealer in areas where needed. Blend well in small circulars.
-Using foundation and a sponge, apply it to the t-zone area and blend outwards well in small circulars. Add more coverage where needed.
-Wetten your sponge and go back over areas that you may have gone overboard with, and goover your jawline too, to make any make-up lines go away.
-Finish with a loose, translucent powder. This will soak up in any excess skin and keep your face matte.
-You might want to use a sunless tanner, or go to a spray-on booth. Or maybe just add a hint of color to your face/neck area. (That's really up to you.)
-Put blush on the apples of your cheeks.
-Curl your eyelashes.
-Apply a neutral eyeshadow. Tan works for everyone. Even if you do want more eyeshadow, a neutral will give anything else you add some staying power.
-There are tons of eye looks. You could try the dimension eyeshadowing technique, which is applying 3 different coordinated shades, blending them together on top of one another. (ex. light pink, darker pink, tan/biege or pinkish purple)
-Use liquid eyeliner-not pencil. It will come off too easily. Wing it out on the side if you like. Try a thicker line than your normally would.
-Mascara is a must. If not, opt for some false eyelashes to achieve the best eyes possible!
-Lip color is a must too, even if it's light. Shiny lip gloss and even sheer tints instantly make you look more polished and put-together.
It all really depends on your own personal tastes. These are just some ideas to get you thinking. But I do think you'd be so much better off paying someone to do it, so you wouldn't have to put all the guesswork into it. Plus, you wouldn't have to buy any products, unless you wanted them to use something special for you. I would also suggest splurging on a professional photographer. The pictures really are important. I mean, they're all you will have to remember your wedding day 20 years from now. Good luck.
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