Bridal Beauty Timeline: When to Start Preparing for Your Wedding Look

Your step-by-step beauty guide — brought to you by the Historic Hampton House 1908

Every bride dreams of feeling radiant, confident, and completely herself on her wedding day. While your gown, accessories, and setting all play a role, nothing shines quite like the glow that comes from thoughtful, stress-free beauty prep. Whether your celebration at the Historic Hampton House is styled for timeless romance, modern elegance, or soft southern charm, your wedding beauty routine should help you feel your very best from the first photo in our bridal suites to the final dance under the lights.

Here’s your complete bridal beauty timeline — what to do and when — so you walk into your Hampton House wedding feeling flawless, prepared, and absolutely glowing.

6–12 Months Before: The Foundation Phase

Start Skincare Early

Great makeup starts with great skin. Begin a consistent skincare routine now — cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating, and SPF every day.

Consider adding:

• Professional facials

• Dermatologist consultations

• Gentle treatments like microdermabrasion or chemical peels

  
  

Starting early ensures your skin adjusts to new products long before your wedding at the Hampton House.

Book Your Beauty Team

The best stylists and makeup artists fill up quickly. Secure your dream team — especially those familiar with venue lighting and photography — at least 6–12 months out.

Hair Health Begins Here

If you're growing out your hair or want a specific style, talk to your stylist now.

• Begin trims every 8–10 weeks

• Add nourishing treatments

• Avoid drastic color changes all at once

3–6 Months Before: Perfecting the Details

Hair & Makeup Trials

Schedule a trial with your glam team and bring inspiration photos. The elegant natural light inside the Love, Joy, Hope, Peace, and Calm Rooms at the Historic Hampton House make these previews feel magical — and give you a sense of how your look photographs in a real wedding environment.

Plan Your Pre-Wedding Treatments

This is a great time to schedule:

• Brow shaping

• Lash lifts or extensions

• Teeth-whitening plans

• Self-tanner tests

Focus on Wellness

Glowing skin comes from within:

• Drink plenty of water

• Add nutrient-rich foods

• Manage stress

• Get regular movement

Your overall routine will show beautifully in close-up shots throughout the house.

1–2 Months Before: Final Prep

Healthy Hair & Skin Maintenance

Keep your routine consistent — now is not the time to experiment.

Spa Weekend or Self-Care Day

Whether you book a spa trip or do a DIY night, dedicate time to relax. Your wedding week will feel much smoother if you’re already feeling calm and refreshed.

Confirm All Appointments

Make sure everything is booked:

• Day-of hair & makeup

• Manicure/pedicure

• Spray tanning

• The morning timeline in your chosen bridal suite

The Ladies’ Parlor and the bright upstairs suites at the Hampton House offer stunning getting-ready backdrops — perfect for those soft, dreamy beauty photos.

1–2 Weeks Before: Polish & Final Touches

Brows, Lashes & Skin

Get brows shaped, lashes touched up, and schedule any final gentle facial treatments.

Hydrate & Rest

Sleep, water, and simple skincare will be your best friends.

Hair Touch-Up

Do any root blending or subtle color refreshing now to ensure the color settles.

Wedding Week: The Glow Phase

Manicure + Pedicure

Book these 2–3 days before the wedding.

Spray Tan

If tanning, do it 2 days before so it settles naturally.

Pack Your Beauty Bag

Include:

• Lip color for touch-ups

• Powder/blotting sheets

• Eyelash glue

• Extra hairpins

• Perfume

• Skincare essentials

When you get ready inside one of Hampton House’s serene bridal suites — Calm, Peace, or Joy — having your essentials on hand makes the day flow easily.

Wedding Morning: Relax and Shine

This is where all your careful planning pays off.

At the Historic Hampton House 1908, your bridal party can spread out in the spacious suites, sip mimosas, and enjoy a slow, heart-filling morning while your beauty team works their magic. Soft light, elegant décor, and cozy spaces make getting ready a highlight of the day.

Let your team pamper you. Breathe. Take it all in. Today is yours.

Your Most Beautiful Day Starts with Preparation

Preparing early means showing up on your wedding day feeling confident, calm, and radiant — ready to walk down the aisle, pose for photos, and dance the night away.

At the Historic Hampton House 1908, we’re honored to be the backdrop for your most beautiful moments — from the first curl of your hair in the bridal suite to your final send-off under the stars.