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A
bride is perfectly ready to take on any aspect of wedding planning,
including herself and her look. Everything from the all-important
gown to the veil is planned months in advance. But one thing you most
certainly don’t want to happen is to have a bad smile in all of
your photos! But what is a good smile, and how can you get one? It’s
not at all difficult, if you only follow these tips:
Good
dental hygiene
This
is a no-brainer. Wedding or not, you should always brush and floss
your teeth to make sure you’re getting rid of any food residue and
protecting your teeth. If you have any dental health problems, like
gum disease or cavities, you should fix that as soon as possible,
because nobody wants to spend her wedding day with a toothache.
Another big part of dental hygiene is a good diet, because processed
foods high in sugar are the main cause of tooth decay. I replaced all
of my store-bought snacks with fresh fruit to make sure my teeth were
in perfect shape for the big day – and it’s a good habit to have
in general! If you also want to protect the whiteness of your teeth,
then try to avoid foods that stain them, like red wine, coffee and
cherries.
The
perfect pose
Everyone’s
smile is beautiful, as long as it is natural. But if you are taking
thousands of photos during the day, it can be hard to maintain a
natural
smile
in all of them. This is why practicing your smile, as well as your
posture, will play a big role in how your smile will look in photos.
Make sure you always straighten your back, elongate your neck, and
don’t be afraid to squint your eyes. Forcing your eyes to stay open
will only give you an unnatural look and ruin your smile. Practice in
front of the mirror to find your best angle and make sure your
photographer knows it.
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Braces
I
was properly scared right before my wedding and nearly postponed it
out of fear that I would either have crooked teeth or visible braces –
neither of which was in my bridal beauty plan. Luckily, a
Chatswood
orthodontist
had a solution for anyone in such a situation.
It was invisible
braces that are completely unnoticeable both in photographs and in
real life, especially if you get the kind that is bonded to the inner
part of your teeth, so you can start working on getting your teeth in
shape without fearing how it will look in photos.
And while you’re
there, you can ask them about different procedures for teeth
whitening, to make sure your smile is a row of perfectly white
pearls.
Makeup
on point
A
lot of how our teeth look is based on what is surrounding them. Even
if you have perfectly bright teeth, they still might look slightly
yellow if you compare them to your wedding dress. For your lipstick,
opt for a cold-toned lipstick, since warm toned ones can make your
teeth appear yellow.
Make sure you stay clear of any orange shades
and lip glosses with too much shine, because the white reflection
won’t look good in photos, nor will it look good near your teeth.
If you are exaggerating your lip shape with a lip pencil, make sure
you don’t go too wild, and still have your lips look natural and
proportional.
Most
importantly, smile from the heart. It’s going to be a long day,
filled with so many emotions, and while you can’t expect to be
caught smiling in every single photo, you can definitely make sure
you don’t force a fake smile whenever the flash goes off. Just let
your emotions shine and you will look stunning.
Article by Diana Smith.
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