bridesmaid makeup looks

Being a bridesmaid is such an honour.

You get to stand beside your best friend on one of the most important days of her life, and you want to look absolutely incredible doing it. But here's the thing about bridesmaid makeup, it needs to complement the bride without competing, photograph beautifully, and still feel like you.

From matching the overall wedding aesthetic to working with different skin tones across the bridal party, getting everyone looking cohesive yet individual is an art. The right makeup look makes all the difference in how confident you feel on the wedding day.

We've covered the best bridesmaid hairstyles, and the best makeup looks for brides, now its time to talk about the best makeup looks for bridesmaids

Lets get to it...

Fresh faced bridesmaid makeup with peachy tones
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Our Top Bridesmaids Makeup Ideas for Every Wedding Style

Natural Fresh Faced Makeup Look

The no makeup makeup look never goes out of style. This natural makeup look works brilliantly for bridesmaids who want to look like themselves, just a bit more polished. Think sheer foundation that lets your freckles show through, a wash of neutral shadow across the lids, and lips in your natural shade but better.

The trick is building up coverage only where you need it. A touch of concealer here, a dusting of powder there. You want people to notice you glowing, not notice your makeup. This fresh faced approach feels natural and photographs beautifully without feeling heavy as you're helping the bride all day.

Light bridesmaid makeup ideas with natural lashes
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Soft Romantic Wedding Glow

Soft romantic bridal makeup is all about creating that dreamy, ethereal vibe that works for nearly every wedding style from garden parties to ballroom celebrations.

Start with a dewy base that makes your complexion look luminous and creates glowing skin. Add a wash of champagne or soft pink shadow across the lids, blend it out beautifully, and finish with a subtle wing. Rosy pink blush on the apples of your cheeks gives you that fresh faced flush. A nude pink lip completes the beauty look. It's pretty without being over the top, and it photographs like an actual dream.

Emerald green bridesmaid dress makeup look with natural makeup
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Bridesmaids with Classic Timeless Brow and Liner

You can't go wrong with a classic bridesmaid makeup look. Think Old Hollywood but modern. A flawless complexion, perfectly groomed brows, neutral eyeshadow with a bit of definition in the crease, a subtle cat eye with eyeliner, and a rose toned lipstick.

This look has been beautiful for decades and it'll still look stunning in your wedding photos twenty years from now. It's polished without being too done, sophisticated without being stuffy. Plus, it suits a range of skin tones regardless of colouring or face shape, which makes it perfect for matching your bridesmaid dresses across the wedding party.

Group of bridesmaids in matching makeup looks for summer wedding
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Dewy Fresh Faced Complexion

The dewy look has been everywhere lately and it translates brilliantly to wedding day makeup. Your skin looks fresh and glowing, like you've just stepped out of a really expensive spa. Skip the powder except on your T zone, use cream products wherever you can, and add highlighter to the high points of your face. A bit of gloss on your lips and you're done. This look is young, it's fresh, and it's perfect for spring and summer weddings. Just make sure you've got blotting papers in your clutch for touch ups throughout the day and use a setting spray to make your makeup last.

Bridal party with mix of natural and glam bridesmaid makeup
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Soft Glam for Every Wedding Style

Soft glam sits right in the sweet spot between natural and full glam. You're looking at a flawless makeup look with defined eyes using a mix of matte and shimmer, sculpted cheeks, and a lipstick that makes a statement without shouting. Build up your foundation in thin layers for a natural finish. Add dimension to your eye makeup with multiple shadow shades, blending them seamlessly. This bridesmaid makeup tutorial favourite photographs incredibly and gives you that professional makeup feeling that works for nearly every wedding style and every time of day.

Natural bridesmaid makeup look with nude lips and soft eyeshadow
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Bronzed Goddess Wedding Glow

For summer weddings or destination celebrations, bronzed makeup is gorgeous. Bronze shadow, bronze cheek, bronze highlighter. You look sun kissed and glowing without actually having to sit in the sun. The whole look is warm and dimensional, perfect for the overall wedding vibe. Layer your bronzer carefully, building up colour gradually. Add gold highlights to catch the light. Pair it with a nude or peachy lip and you've got warmth for days. This works brilliantly for outdoor weddings or events and photographs beautifully in natural light.

Bridal party with mix of natural and glam bridesmaid makeup
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Pink and Pretty Bridesmaids Wedding Makeup

Pink tones create a beauty look that's feminine and romantic without being too sweet. Soft pink shadow on the lids, pink blush on the cheeks, pink glossy lips. The trick is choosing a shade that complements your skin tone. Cool toned pinks for cool skin, warm peachy pinks for warm skin. Get it right and you'll look soft and lovely. This works particularly well for spring weddings and garden ceremonies. The MakeMeBridal shop has beautiful hair accessories that would complement your overall wedding look perfectly.

Bridesmaid makeup for light skin with peach blush
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Peachy Fresh Faced Perfection

Peach tones are universally flattering and create such a warm, friendly look. Peachy shadow, peachy blush, peachy lips. The whole vibe is approachable and beautiful, a classic bridesmaid makeup look that feels natural. Peach photographs incredibly and works for nearly every season except maybe deep winter. It's particularly gorgeous for summer and autumn weddings. Layer your peach tones carefully, making sure everything coordinates. The result is cohesive and polished without looking like you've tried too hard.

Three bridesmaids showing different bridesmaid makeup ideas for brown eyes
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Champagne Shimmer Wedding Glam

Champagne and gold tones create a beauty look that's luminous and elegant. Champagne shadow across the lids with a touch of deeper bronze in the crease creates dimension and makes the eyes pop. Gold highlighter on the cheekbones catches the light beautifully and creates glowing skin. These metallic tones photograph like a dream and work for both day and evening weddings. Add a nude glossy lip and you've got a look that's sophisticated and modern, perfect for black tie weddings or evening celebrations.

Bridesmaid makeup ideas for fair skin with pink undertones
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Mauve and Plum Wedding Romance

Mauve and plum tones create depth and dimension without being too bold. These colours are sophisticated and romantic, perfect for autumn and winter weddings. Apply a light mauve across the lid, blend a deeper plum into the crease and outer corner to make the eyes pop. Pair with a berry toned lipstick and rosy cheeks. The whole look is cohesive and rich. It works beautifully for cooler months and creates real impact in photos without overwhelming your features.

Group of bridesmaids in matching makeup looks for summer wedding
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Copper and Gold Lash Drama

Copper and gold eyeshadows create warmth and dimension that catches the light beautifully and photographs incredibly. Layer copper on the lids, add gold to the inner corners for brightness. Bronze your cheeks and add gold highlighter to the high points. Add false lashes for added drama and to make the eyes pop. Finish with a nude lip to keep the focus on your eyes. This look is perfect for autumn weddings and works particularly well on warm skin tones, though honestly everyone can pull it off with the right professional makeup application.

Bridal party with mix of natural and glam bridesmaid makeup
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Smoky Taupe Eyeliner Definition

A soft smoky eye in taupe and brown tones is sophisticated without being too dramatic for daytime weddings. Build up your shadows gradually, starting with a light base and adding deeper tones in the crease and outer corner. Blend everything seamlessly so there are no harsh lines. Add a thin line of taupe eyeliner close to the lash line for definition. This creates depth without looking heavy. Pair with a nude lip and you've got a look that's polished and elegant, perfect for formal weddings or evening celebrations.

Group bridesmaid makeup looks with rose gold eyeshadow and nude lips
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Rose Gold Fresh Faced Dream

Rose gold is having a moment and it's not hard to see why. The tone is flattering on a range of skin tones. Rose gold shadow across the lids, rose gold highlighter on the cheeks, even a hint of rose gold in your lip colour creates a cohesive look that's incredibly pretty. It's romantic without being too girly, modern without being trendy. This fresh faced approach works for spring, summer, and autumn weddings and photographs beautifully.

Bridesmaids posing together with matching dewy makeup looks
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Berry Lipstick Beautiful

Berry tones create a bridesmaid makeup look that's rich and dimensional. Think berry shadow, berry lipstick, rosy berry cheeks. This is bolder than some looks but it's still elegant and sophisticated. The deep tones create real impact without being too dramatic. Perfect for autumn and winter weddings when you want something a bit more saturated. Just make sure the bride is on board with a bolder lip colour before you commit to this beauty look.

Bridesmaids in black dresses with coordinated champagne makeup looks
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Burgundy and Bronze Wedding Glam

Burgundy shadow paired with bronze tones creates a look that's warm and rich. Apply bronze across the lid, blend burgundy into the crease and outer corner. The combination is stunning and works beautifully for autumn weddings. Add bronze cheeks and a nude berry lip. The whole look is cohesive and dimensional. It photographs incredibly and creates real depth without looking too heavy or dramatic for a bridesmaid.

Group of bridesmaids in matching makeup looks for summer wedding
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Silvery Cool Toned Complexion

For cool toned bridesmaids or winter weddings, silver and cool grey shadows create a sophisticated look. These icy tones are elegant and modern. Apply silver across the lid, blend cooler greys into the crease. Add a hint of shimmer to the inner corners. Pair with cool pink blush on your complexion and a mauve toned lip. The result is polished and chic, perfect for black tie weddings or formal evening celebrations.

Bridal party makeup with complementary warm toned eyeshadow
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Coral Lipstick Kiss

Coral is such a happy, fresh colour and it works beautifully for wedding makeup. Coral lipstick paired with neutral bronze eyes create a look that's vibrant without being overwhelming. The coral gives you that pop of colour while still being elegant enough for a wedding. This works particularly well for summer weddings and beach celebrations. The warm tone is flattering on most skin tones and photographs gorgeously.

Bold bridesmaid makeup look for evening wedding reception
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Nude Fresh Faced Minimalism

Sometimes the best approach is keeping everything neutral. Nude shadow, nude lips, subtle contour and highlight. This natural look is all about enhancing your features without adding colour. It's sophisticated and modern, perfect for minimalist weddings or if the bride wants her entire bridal party to keep their makeup very understated. Build up your base to perfection, add definition where you need it, and keep everything else subtle. This feels natural and looks the best in candid photos.

Group bridesmaid makeup looks with rose gold eyeshadow and nude lips
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Golden Hour Wedding Glow

Create that golden hour glow with warm toned makeup and strategic highlighting for glowing skin. Gold and bronze shadows, peachy blush, nude lips, and highlighter on every high point of your face. You want to look like you're permanently bathed in perfect light. This works brilliantly for outdoor weddings and photographs like an absolute dream. The warm tones are flattering and the glow is gorgeous without looking greasy or overdone.

Bridesmaids posing together with matching dewy makeup looks
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Matte Soft Brown Sophistication

Not everyone loves shimmer and that's absolutely fine. A matte look can be just as stunning. Matte eyeshadow in soft brown tones, matte lips, matte bronzer for contour. The result is sophisticated and modern. You get definition and dimension without any sparkle. This works particularly well for formal weddings or if you prefer a more understated look. Build up your colours gradually and blend everything seamlessly for a flawless makeup look.

Bridal party with mix of natural and glam bridesmaid makeup
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Monochromatic Wedding Beauty

Choose a colour family and run with it. All pink, all peach, all mauve. Pink shadow, pink cheeks, pink lips. The cohesive look is really striking and feels very intentional. It's also easier to pull off than you might think because everything already coordinates. This works beautifully in photos and creates a really put together appearance. Just make sure your chosen colour suits your skin tone and complements your overall wedding aesthetic.

Bridesmaids holding bouquets showing coordinated makeup and flowers
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Classic Winged Eyeliner Focus

Sometimes a perfect wing is all you need. Keep your eyeshadow neutral, add a flawless classic winged eyeliner, groom your brows, add mascara, and finish with a nude lip. The wing becomes the focal point and creates real elegance. This is classic and timeless, works for nearly every wedding style, and suits all face shapes and eye shapes. Just practice your wing technique beforehand so you can recreate it on the wedding day.

Bridesmaids lined up showing variety of bridesmaid makeup looks
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Glossy Lipstick Statement

Make your lips the star of the show with a high shine gloss. Keep your eyes relatively simple, maybe just a wash of neutral shadow and mascara. Add a touch of blush and then go all in on glossy lipstick. They catch the light beautifully and make your lips look fuller. Just be prepared for more frequent touch ups, especially if you're eating or drinking. Have your gloss with you for quick refreshes throughout the day.

Bridesmaids posing together with matching dewy makeup looks
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Defined Brow and Contour Sculpt

For bridesmaids who want more definition and structure, contouring creates dimension in photos and gives you that chiselled, sculpted look. Sculpt your cheekbones, jawline, and forehead with bronzer or contour powder. Define your brows perfectly to frame your face. Add highlighter to the high points. Keep your eyes and lips relatively neutral so your bone structure becomes the focus. Just blend everything really well to create a clean finish.

Five bridesmaids wearing matching smokey eye makeup for evening wedding
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Warm Neutral Wedding Elegance

Warm neutral tones create a look that's sophisticated and universally flattering across a range of skin tones. Think warm browns, soft golds, peachy nudes. These colours work on absolutely everyone regardless of colouring. Build up your eye makeup in warm brown tones, add a peachy blush, finish with a neutral lip color. The result is polished and elegant without being boring. This is a safe bet for matching your bridesmaid dresses when everyone has different colouring.

Group of bridesmaids in matching makeup looks for summer wedding
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Cool Neutral Fresh Faced Chic

Cool neutral tones create a modern, sophisticated look. Think taupes, cool greys, mauve tones. These colours are elegant and chic without being too bold. Apply taupe shadow across the lid, blend a cooler grey into the crease. Add cool pink blush to your complexion and a mauve lip. The whole look is cohesive and polished. This works particularly well for winter weddings or formal evening celebrations.

Bridal party with matching natural makeup and soft pink lips
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Purple Wedding Haze

Purple tones are gorgeous and more wearable than you might think. Soft lavender on the lid, deeper purple in the crease, paired with neutral cheeks and a nude lip. The purple adds interest without being too bold for a bridesmaid. This works beautifully for spring weddings or if the wedding colours include purple. Just keep the rest of your makeup neutral so the purple doesn't overwhelm your natural beauty.

Bridal party showing bridesmaid makeup ideas for outdoor wedding
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Green Goddess Eyeliner

Green eyeshadow can be absolutely stunning when done right. Soft olive or sage green on the lid, bronze in the crease, neutral everywhere else. Add a thin line of bronze eyeliner to define. The green adds an unexpected pop of colour while still being elegant enough for a wedding. This works particularly well for outdoor weddings or events or if the bride's colour scheme includes greenery.

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Navy Eyeliner and Nude Wedding Look

Navy eyeliner or shadow paired with nude everything else creates a look that's sophisticated and a bit unexpected. The navy adds definition and interest without being as harsh as black. It's particularly flattering on blue eyes but honestly works on everyone. Keep your lips and cheeks neutral so the navy becomes the focal point. This is perfect for nautical themed weddings or beach celebrations.

five bridesmaids displaying complementary autumn bridesmaid makeup looks
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Sunset Inspired Eye Makeup

Create a sunset on your eyelids with warm oranges, pinks, and golds blended together. This bold look needs to be blended seamlessly to avoid looking messy, but when done right with professional makeup technique, it's absolutely stunning. Keep your lips and cheeks neutral so your eyes are the focus. This works brilliantly for summer weddings and creates real impact in photos. Just make sure the bride is happy with a more colourful look before committing.

Bridesmaids together with matching dewy makeup looks
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Chocolate Brown and Cream Lash

Rich chocolate brown shadows paired with creamy highlights create depth and dimension. This colour combination is sophisticated and works on a range of skin tones. Apply a light cream shade across the lid, blend chocolate brown into the crease and outer corner. Add a touch of shimmer to the inner corners. Add lashes for added drama. Pair with nude lips and soft peach blush for the perfect finishing touch.

Bridesmaids in red dresses with coordinated champagne makeup looks
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Terracotta Fresh Faced Warmth

Terracotta tones create warmth without being too orange or too brown. These earthy shades are gorgeous for autumn weddings. Terracotta shadow, terracotta blush on your complexion, nude lips. The whole look is warm and cohesive, sun kissed without the sun. It works particularly well on warm skin tones but can be adapted for cooler tones too. This is perfect for outdoor autumn weddings or rustic celebrations.

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Brick Red Lipstick Drama

Brick red tones in the crease create drama without being too bold. Apply a neutral base, then blend brick red into the crease and outer corner. The result is dimensional and striking. Pair with a brick red lipstick if you're feeling bold, or keep lips neutral so your eyes are the focus. This works beautifully for autumn and winter weddings and creates real impact in photos without being too dramatic for a bridesmaid.

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Icy Blue Wedding Hint

A touch of icy blue in the inner corners or along the lower lash line with a fine eyeliner brush creates an unexpected pop of colour. Keep everything else neutral so the blue doesn't overwhelm. This works particularly well for winter weddings or beach celebrations. The cool tone is refreshing and modern. Just use a light hand, you want a hint of blue, not a bold statement.

6 bridesmaids with coordinated makeup on different skin tones
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Shimmering Bronze Lash and Brow

Bronze shimmer across the lids creates instant glamour. These metallic shades catch the light beautifully and photograph incredibly. Layer your bronze, starting light and building up intensity. Add a touch of gold to the inner corners. Bronze your cheeks and add gold highlighter. Define your brows and add lashes for added impact. Finish with a nude lip. This look is perfect for evening weddings and creates real impact without being too bold.

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Muted Pink Wedding Romance

Muted pink tones are softer than bright pink but still create that romantic, feminine vibe. Think dusty rose rather than hot pink. These tones are sophisticated and work beautifully for weddings. Apply muted pink across the lid, blend a deeper rose into the crease. Add rosy blush to your complexion and a pink nude lip. The whole look is cohesive and pretty without being too sweet.

Group of bridesmaids with matching fresh faced makeup and bride
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Taupe and Gold Fresh Faced

Taupe shadow as a base with gold shimmer on top creates dimension and interest. The combination is sophisticated and works for both day and evening. Apply taupe across the lid and in the crease, then layer gold shimmer on the centre of the lid. The result catches the light beautifully and makes the eyes pop. Pair with neutral cheeks and lips. This is elegant and modern, perfect for formal weddings.

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Copper Penny Wedding Shine

Copper tones with real shine create a look that's warm and glamorous. These metallic shades are stunning and work particularly well on warm skin tones. Layer copper shadow across the lids, add deeper bronze in the crease. Copper blush on your complexion and gold highlighter on the high points for glowing skin. Finish with a nude lip. This look photographs beautifully and creates real warmth.

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Blush and Bronze Complexion Glow

The combination of blush pink and bronze creates a look that's both soft and warm. Apply bronze across the lid, blend a soft pink into the crease. Add pink blush to your complexion and a nude pink lip. The combination is unexpected but really works. It's pretty and dimensional without being too bold, creating that sun kissed glow everyone wants.

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Lavender Dreams Wedding Makeup

Soft lavender tones create a dreamy, romantic beauty look. These purple shades are softer and more wearable than deep plum. Apply lavender across the lid, blend a deeper purple into the outer corner. Keep everything else neutral. The lavender adds interest without being too bold. This works beautifully for spring weddings or if purple is part of the overall wedding colour scheme.

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Olive and Gold Wedding Glam

Olive green paired with gold creates an earthy, sophisticated look. Apply olive across the lid, add gold shimmer to the inner corners and centre of the lid. The combination is gorgeous and works particularly well for outdoor weddings or events. Keep your cheeks and lips neutral so your eyes are the focus. This is perfect for autumn weddings or rustic celebrations.

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Peachy Keen Everything Wedding

Peach tones everywhere create one of the most flattering looks for the entire bridal party. Peach shadow, peach blush on your complexion, peach lips. The whole look is cohesive and warm. It works with nearly every skin tone and creates a soft, approachable natural beauty. This photographs incredibly and is perfect for spring, summer, and autumn weddings. Layer your peach tones carefully for a polished, flawless makeup look.

Bridal party makeup with complementary warm toned eyeshadow
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Charcoal Smoke Eyeliner Wedding

A soft smoky eye in charcoal grey with defined eyeliner is sophisticated without being too dramatic. These cool grey tones create definition and depth. Build up your shadow gradually, blending everything seamlessly. Line your eyes with charcoal eyeliner for definition. Keep your lips nude and your cheeks subtle so your eyes are the focus. This works beautifully for evening weddings and formal celebrations.

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Pink Champagne Lash Wedding

Pink champagne tones create a look that's romantic and luminous. These shimmery pink shades catch the light beautifully and create glowing skin. Apply pink champagne across the lid, blend a deeper rose into the crease. Add pink blush and a glossy pink lip. Add lashes for added glamour as the perfect finishing touch. The whole look is cohesive and pretty. This is perfect for spring weddings and creates a really feminine, romantic vibe.

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Warm Amber Wedding Glow

Amber tones create warmth and richness on your complexion. These golden brown shades are flattering and sophisticated. Apply amber across the lid, blend deeper brown into the crease. Add warm peach blush and a nude lip. The result is warm and dimensional, creating that sun kissed look. This works beautifully for autumn weddings and creates a really polished look that looks the best in natural light.

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Statement Red Lip Wedding

Sometimes all you need is a classic red lip. Keep your eye makeup simple with neutral shadows and defined brows. Let your red lipstick be the star. This bold choice works beautifully for formal weddings or evening celebrations. Just make sure the bride is happy with a red lip for her bridesmaids and that it complements your overall look and the bridesmaid dresses. A red lip never goes out of style and photographs beautifully.

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Soft Brown Natural Wedding Look

Soft brown tones create a natural look that works for absolutely everyone. Apply soft brown across the lid, blend a deeper brown into the crease. Line your eyes with soft brown eyeliner for a gentle definition. Fill your brows in soft brown tones. Add a nude lip and soft peach blush to your complexion. This feels natural and understated, perfect for daytime weddings or if you want to keep things really simple.

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Hydrated Glowing Wedding Complexion

The secret to any great bridesmaid makeup look is starting with hydrated, glowing skin. Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to the wedding day. Use a hydrating primer before your foundation. Add a luminous highlighter to the high points of your face. Finish with a setting spray to lock everything in and keep your makeup looking fresh. When your complexion is glowing and hydrated, any makeup look will look better and more natural.

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Finally On... Our Favourite Bridesmaid Makeup Looks

Remember, the best bridesmaid makeup ideas start with a makeup trial. Work with your wedding makeup artist to find a look that suits you while coordinating with the rest of the wedding party.

The MakeMeBridal directory features talented professional makeup artists from across the UK who specialise in creating flawless makeup looks for the entire bridal party. For more inspiration on completing your bridesmaid look, check out our bridesmaid makeup tips and bridesmaid hairstyles guides. With the right hair and makeup, you'll look absolutely incredible standing beside the bride on her wedding day.