90 days to a beautiful bride

Article Courtesy: Times of India

Who doesn't want to pose as the perfect bride on their D-day? But a beautiful bride doesn't happen all in a day's work.

The three month's prior to the wedding are extremely crucial to realise your dream of a picture perfect celebration. So here's to a 90 day journey of a woman's transformation into a stunning bride!

90 days - ready, get set go!
1. It's time to think and plan. By the end of this month, you should be through with all the bookings and reservations including appointments with the hairstylist, beautician, mehendi artist, massage and spa treatments etc.

2. Start deciding your look for the D-day whether you want to look traditional, contemporary or glamorous. Going through wedding and fashion magazines and collecting cutouts of styles you like is a good idea, as it will help in communicating your desired look to the stylist. But don't get over influenced by glossies and TV stars, as every face is different and everyone's skin requires different a grooming regimen.

3. By this time you should have finalised your beauty stylist. Communicate well with him/her and take notes of the advice they offer.

4. They may advice you to grow, trim or color your hair, so get the makeover completed now. While choosing your hair colour, keep in mind your complexion as well as the colour of your bridal ensemble. Don't go overboard at any cost!

5. Embark upon a thorough skin care routine, NOW! Visit a dermatologist and also consult a cosmetologist to know more about your skin type and the kind of treatments and products which suit your particular skin type.

6. By this time, a regular morning walk and a good night's sleep should be a must on your daily routine.

7. This is the perfect time to try chemical treatments, if suggested as you never know how your skin may react to a particular treatment. If something goes wrong, you need plenty of time for the repair work.

8. If shedding a few extra kilos is on your priority list, go ahead! Meet a health expert and discuss an ideal diet and fitness program for your body type. Body contouring, figure correction therapies, inch loss programs and anti-cellulite massages are a few choices that will help you get the curves that deserve to fit into your much-awaited wedding outfit.

9. Head to a good dentist and get them to start working on giving you those pearly whites.

10. For those planning to go in for a full body wax before the wedding, taking a trial session now is a good idea. In case it doesn't suit you, you'll have much time to try other solutions for hair removal. Bleaching is a suggested option instead of waxing, particularly for the chest area. For the bikini area, choose only a specialist as it is highly delicate area requiring extra special care.

11. It's also a good idea to start a monthly trip to a spa and get some heavenly body wraps and spa indulgences.

12. If you are planning to get any piercing done (nose, ears, belly button) it's better to get them done now since there will be loads of healing time.

13. Learn about de-toxification and try it out once a fortnight.