When Is the Best Time to Get a Facial or Spray Tan Before Your Wedding?

Let’s talk about something most brides overlook… timing your glow. Facials and spray tans can completely elevate your look, but if the timing is off, it can do the opposite. We’ve seen it happen: a bride tries a new facial too close to the wedding and ends up with irritation, or a spray tan that looks flawless until it transfers onto the dress.

Getting that effortless, natural glow isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing it right and knowing exactly when to schedule it.

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Facials: Timing Is Everything

Facials are one of those things that can take your skin from good to wow. But only if you time them right.

If you’ve never had a facial before, start at least six months before your wedding. That gives your skin time to adjust and heal between treatments. You can test different types of facials to see what your skin responds to best, and if anything causes irritation, you’ll have plenty of time to recover.

Two to three weeks before your wedding is the sweet spot for your last facial. Your skin will have enough time to calm down, but you’ll still have that glow that says, “I drink water and mind my business.”

Avoid trying anything new or intense right before your big day. No extractions, chemical peels, or new products. Stick to what your skin already knows and loves.

And here’s the thing no one really tells you: facials don’t always mean “instant glow.” Some treatments bring impurities to the surface before your skin clears up. That’s why it’s so important to plan ahead.

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Spray Tans: Get That Glow, Not the Orange

Spray tans can look stunning in photos when they’re done right. But when they’re done wrong, they can look unforgettable for the wrong reasons.

Here’s the rule: get your spray tan two days before your wedding. That’s usually the perfect window for the color to develop, settle, and look natural.

If you’re getting your nails done, do it after the tan to avoid orange nails. Shave or wax at least 24 hours before so your skin doesn’t absorb extra pigment unevenly.

And this part is huge. Always do a trial tan at least a month before your wedding. Everyone’s skin reacts differently, and the tone that looks great on your best friend might not look right on you. The trial gives you a chance to perfect your shade and find your ideal day of timing.

Pro tip: skip the deep “vacation” bronze unless that’s your everyday look. The goal is to enhance your natural tone, not change it. The most beautiful bridal tans are soft, golden, and glowy. Like you just came back from a weekend in the sun, not a week on Mars.

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The Secret to That “Lit From Within” Look

The real bridal glow doesn’t come from one magic treatment. It’s from layering good habits, smart prep, and expert timing. Start caring for your skin early, stay consistent, and treat your prewedding glow like part of your overall beauty plan, not a last minute add on.

Because your glow should look effortless, even though we both know it’s perfectly planned. 🤍