By: Vivian Vassos
Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, making wedding makeup an essential part of the celebration. Originally featured in the Fall/Winter 2026 issue of Today’s Bride, this article presents six editorial wedding makeup looks by Blushing Bride that are designed to inspire your own wedding-day style, complete with the bridal beauty products, fashion and accessories featured in every image.
Just peachy
Soft browns, beigey pinks and a sweep of peachy tones lend an air of bronzed romanticism.
Eyes, cheeks and lips, all from Canadian wedding makeup brand Nudestix: Magnetic Eye Colour in Taupe; Magnetic Cream Waterproof Eyeshadow Pencil in Taupe; Nudies Matte Lux Blur Blush in Nude Buff on cheeks and lips.
Sheer blouse with bows, Simone Rocha; drop pearl earrings, Laura Jayne; stacked “dome” polished wedding bands in silver, SHINYSO.
The eyes have it
Smudge the inside of the eye with an eyeliner pencil to accentuate and add a hint of glamorous edge.
Eyes: MAC Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eyeliner in Carbon Black and Nudestix Magnetic Cream Waterproof Eyeshadow Pencil in Carbon Black. Cheeks: Nudestix Nudies Matte Blush in Sweet Cheeks.
Lips: Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in 1995.
Strapless dress, Watters Design; vintage faux pearl necklace, Nina Ricci.
Tutu much
Dewy skin with a deep sepia-inspired liptone creates a vintage feel for an evening wedding.
Lips: Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick in Nude Romantique 2.
Eyes: Nudestix Magnetic Matte Eye Pencil in Taupe.
Bandeau, Skims; “Romantic Tutu” 24″, Capezio; polka dot skirt, H&M; silver spiral earrings, ELLE Jewelry; silver cuff bracelet, John Hardy.
Lip service
A pop of bright coral-red lipstick in a matte texture is an easier-to-wear take on classic red, especially in the summer months.
Lips: MAC Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Lady Danger.
Face: Prep skin with the Nudestix Citrus-C Mask & Daily Moisturizer; MAC Studio Face and Body Foundation in C1 + C2; and Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Longwear Concealer in 1 + 2.
Eyes: Nudestix Magnetic Cream Waterproof Eyeshadow Pencil in Cool Nude Taupe; Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Taupe. Cheeks: Nudestix Nudies Matte Blush in In The Nude
Halter dress with metallic collar, Oleg Cassini; pearl and rhinestone earrings, ADORA by Simona; veil, stylist’s own.
Coming up rosy
Pair a hint of shimmer in the inner corner of the eyelid with a bold cheek for a flushed, pre-Raphaelite look.
Eyes: Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Trippin’ and Pat McGrath Labs Eyeshadow Palette Mothership VIII: Divine Rose II in Bronze Rose 005.
Cheeks: Nudestix Nudies Matte Lux All-Over Blur Blush in Juicy Melons and Pretty Peachy.
Lips: Nudestix Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil in Sun-Kissed Pink.
Hair: Enhance natural curls with John Frieda Frizz Ease Heat Defeat Protectant, Volume Lift Mousse and Volume Lift Hairspray.
Dress, BCBG Maxazria; hoodie, Shinestar; gold hoop with chain detail earrings, Blair Nadeau; stacked “dome” polished gold wedding bands, SHINYSO.
Heavy metals
Balance a bold cheek by layering silvery-gold shimmer over the eyelid for a more demure approach to metallics.
Eyes: Pat McGrath Labs Eyeshadow Palette Mothership V: Bronze Seduction in Skinshow Divine Glow.
Cheeks: Nudestix Nudies Matte Lux All-Over Blur Blush in Juicy Melons and Pretty Peachy.
Lips: Nudestix Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil in Sun-Kissed Pink.
Chiffon leopard-print blouse, Rachel Zoe; gold and raffia earrings, Mignonne Gavigan; “dome” polished gold wedding band, SHINYSO.
Vendor team:
Photography Lise Varrette
Makeup and Hair, Brodine, Judy Inc.
Styling, Paul Raymond, Judy Inc.
Model, Luka Rupke, Sutherland Models.
To read the Fall/Winter 2026 issue of Today’s Bride, click here.
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