Your Ultimate Pre-Wedding Beauty Timeline: What to Book & When

Let’s be honest—planning for a wedding is overwhelming enough without trying to figure out the perfect beauty timeline. Between hair color, facials, waxing, spray tans, and mani-pedis, it can feel like an endless checklist with no clear order. And let’s not forget the little details: If you get a spray tan too soon after a wax, you risk uneven color. A pedicure means you need to shave in advance, but that impacts your spray tan. It’s a domino effect, and it can quickly turn into a scheduling nightmare.

To make things simple, we’ve created the official beauty prep timeline, so you can walk down the aisle glowing and stress-free.

Your Wedding Beauty Countdown

7–10 Days Before the Wedding: Hair Color Refresh

If you color your hair, this is the time to book your touch-up. Doing it too close to the big day can leave you with fresh dye stains on your skin or an unnatural look before the color fully settles. Whether you need highlights, root touch-ups, or a gloss for extra shine, this window ensures your color is at its best without any last-minute stress.

5–7 Days Before the Wedding: Brow Waxing

Perfect brows frame your face, but waxing can cause temporary redness or irritation. Give your skin time to recover before any major events (especially if you’ll be wearing little to no makeup for pre-wedding photos). If you’re getting a spray tan, waxing ahead of time also prevents the dreaded tan line above your brows.

4–6 Days Before the Wedding: Facial + Dermaplaning

This is the perfect window for skin treatments! Since dermaplaning removes dead skin and peach fuzz, it helps your makeup apply flawlessly—but it should always be done after your hair color appointment to avoid any irritation from residual dye. Facials, especially hydrating or brightening treatments, will leave your skin refreshed and glowing, but it's important to do them before your spray tan so your skin is clean and prepped.

3–7 Days Before the Wedding: Mani-Pedi

Pedicures should always come before a spray tan to avoid soaking and scrubbing off your fresh glow. If you prefer gel or dip nails, they’ll last longer, so you can schedule this appointment earlier in the week. If you’re getting regular polish, aim for closer to the wedding date to minimize chips.

3–4 Days Before the Wedding: Bikini / Brazilian Wax

Waxing too close to the big day can leave your skin sensitive, while doing it too early risks regrowth. Three to four days before is the sweet spot—it gives your skin time to calm down, and you’ll still be smooth on your honeymoon.

1–2 Days Before the Wedding: Spray Tan

Your glow should be fresh but not too dark or orange, so the best timing is 1–2 days before the big day. Exfoliate the day before your tan (but skip shaving if you waxed recently to avoid irritation). Opt for a trial tan a few weeks prior to ensure you get your perfect shade.

Final Tips for a Seamless Beauty Prep:

✅ Schedule everything in advance to avoid last-minute stress.
✅ Avoid experimenting with new beauty treatments too close to the wedding.
✅ Hydrate & moisturize regularly to keep your skin glowing.
✅ Wear loose clothing after your spray tan to prevent streaking.
✅ Relax and enjoy! You’ve done the prep—now it’s time to soak in the moment.

By following this timeline, you’ll be picture-perfect, confident, and glowing for your wedding day. Need help booking your appointments? Schedule your pre-wedding beauty services with us today!