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Wedding day advice and inspiration

We're sharing all of our best expert wedding tips from our years of experience. You can use these tips to help plan your wedding no matter where you're getting married. Check out our wedding hair and makeup tips to make sure you look your best on your big day. We also have wedding planning tips to help you stay organized and stress-free. Finally, our wedding beauty tips will help you look and feel your best from the inside out every day.

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A Bride’s Guide to Winter Skincare

A Bride’s Guide to Winter Skincare

Brides, glowing skin isn’t just about what you apply on your wedding morning, it’s the result of consistent care in the months leading up to your big day!

Baltimore’s Most Unique Wedding Venues: Mt. Washington Mill Dye House

Wedding Planning

Baltimore’s Most Unique Wedding Venues: Mt. Washington Mill Dye House

This incredible venue is full of texture, charm, and history, yet modern and functional for today’s couples. As one of our favorite local venues to collab...

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What Are The Most Affordable Months To Get Married?

Wedding Planning

What Are The Most Affordable Months To Get Married?

There are several factors to consider when choosing the perfect date for your wedding, and our team at Updos For I Dos is here to help you!

How To Become A Successful Wedding Hairstylist

How To Become A Successful Wedding Hairstylist

Your job is to make the bride feel and look amazing. Staying calm, organized, and efficient creates the most relaxed vibe that makes her day even more special!

What to Know Before Booking Your Wedding Day Beauty

Wedding Planning

What to Know Before Booking Your Wedding Day Beauty

We’ve compiled a list of the most essential questions to ask when researching your wedding day hair and makeup companies!

Trending Makeup Looks for 2024 Brides

Trending Makeup Looks for 2024 Brides

From soft glam, to a natural feel, to a hint of a smoky eye and a touch of red lips, we've got the most fabulous makeup options for all 2024 brides!

The Best Hairstyles for 2024 Summer Weddings

The Best Hairstyles for 2024 Summer Weddings

With the sun shining bright and a warm breeze in their hair, 2024's summer weddings call for hairstyles that capture the essence of effortless beauty!

Everything You Need To Know About Getting Ready Timelines

Wedding Planning

Everything You Need To Know About Getting Ready Timelines

Our dedicated Operations Team at Updos For I Dos specializes in crafting seamless timelines tailored to your needs, so you can focus on enjoying every moment!

Should I Get a Spray Tan Before My Hair & Makeup Trial?

Should I Get a Spray Tan Before My Hair & Makeup Trial?

Amidst your planning, there's one thing you might not have considered: should you get a spray tan before your hair and makeup trial? Why we always say, "YES!"

Should I Invest in Professional Makeup Services For My Wedding Day?

Should I Invest in Professional Makeup Services For My Wedding Day?

Are you considering doing your wedding day makeup yourself, or are you planning on enlisting the expertise of a professional makeup artist for your special day?

Is It Fun Being a Bridal Hair and Makeup Artist?

Is It Fun Being a Bridal Hair and Makeup Artist?

Becoming a bridal hair and makeup artist is a journey filled with creativity, challenges, and so much joy!

Everything You Need to Know: Pre-Wedding Hair Care Routines

Everything You Need to Know: Pre-Wedding Hair Care Routines

Achieving & maintaining healthy hair is a gradual process that requires a proactive approach, especially when preparing for an event as special as your wedding!

I'm Engaged! Now What?

Wedding Planning

I'm Engaged! Now What?

The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived; you're engaged! And now, the exciting (and sometimes taxing) wedding planning journey begins!

What if it Rains On My Wedding Day? Our Guide for Picture-Perfect Bridal Beauty on Rainy Wedding Days

Wedding Planning

What if it Rains On My Wedding Day? Our Guide for Picture-Perfect Bridal Beauty on Rainy Wedding Days

Our highly experienced team of hair and makeup professionals specializes in making brides look and feel absolutely stunning on their big day, rain or shine!

What Your Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists Want You to Know: Pre-Wedding Hair & Skin Preparations

What Your Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists Want You to Know: Pre-Wedding Hair & Skin Preparations

We understand that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and we want to ensure you look and feel absolutely stunning!

How Much Does Professional Hairstyling For Weddings Cost?

How Much Does Professional Hairstyling For Weddings Cost?

As you navigate your wedding budget, we highly recommend brides consider their hairstyling (and makeup!) services as a top priority.

Where to Begin When Planning My Dream Wedding?

Wedding Planning

Where to Begin When Planning My Dream Wedding?

As your wedding plans begin to take shape and the champagne bubbles begin to fade, you may begin to feel a bit overwhelmed when beginning your planning process.

Which Wedding Planning Website is the Best?

Wedding Planning

Which Wedding Planning Website is the Best?

With almost two decades of experience, our team at Updos For I Dos knows a thing or two about stress-free wedding planning!

How to Select Your Wedding Hairstyle Based on Your Wedding Dress

How to Select Your Wedding Hairstyle Based on Your Wedding Dress

From your jewelry selection, to your hair and makeup, to your wedding dress and veil, every element should be perfectly complimentary of one another!

Should I Have My Hair Done For My Wedding?

Should I Have My Hair Done For My Wedding?

Getting ready for your wedding involves a ton of choices! Let's chat about why hiring a skilled hairstylist is the best move for all brides-to-be!

How Do I Pick My Wedding Date?

Wedding Planning

How Do I Pick My Wedding Date?

Choosing the perfect wedding date is one of the first and most exciting decisions you'll make as a soon-to-be wed couple!

Why Clean Hair is the New Dirty Hair

Why Clean Hair is the New Dirty Hair

We're here to debunk this myth and share the insider secrets that clean hair is the new dirty hair, especially when it comes to specialty bridal styling!

Dreamy Makeup Ideas for Winter Weddings

Dreamy Makeup Ideas for Winter Weddings

We’re here to be your go-to gals for navigating the dreamy vibes and intimate feels that make winter weddings so special!

2023 & 2024 Bridesmaids Hairstyle Trends

2023 & 2024 Bridesmaids Hairstyle Trends

Why Every Bride Should Schedule a Pre-Wedding Hair & Makeup Trial with Updos For I Dos

Wedding Planning

Why Every Bride Should Schedule a Pre-Wedding Hair & Makeup Trial with Updos For I Dos

We’re going to unravel the layers of why your pre-wedding hair & makeup trial experience is not merely a luxury but also an invaluable investment!

Gorgeous & Trendy Hairstyles: For a 2023 Holiday Wedding and Beyond

Gorgeous & Trendy Hairstyles: For a 2023 Holiday Wedding and Beyond

Whether you're a radiant bride, a stylin' bridesmaid, or attending a festive holiday party, we're here to ensure your hairstyle is as stunning as your occasion!

A Brides Guide to Selecting Lipstick and Lip Gloss for Wedding Day

A Brides Guide to Selecting Lipstick and Lip Gloss for Wedding Day

At Updos For I Dos, we understand that brides and bridal party members are looking for the perfect lip color to compliment their hair and makeup style!

Hairstyles For The Mothers of the Bride and Groom: Tips from Updos For I Dos

Hairstyles For The Mothers of the Bride and Groom: Tips from Updos For I Dos

We're here to provide you with guidance and inspiration to ensure that all mothers shine on this momentous day!

Multiple Bridal Wedding Looks: What Should I Wear?

Wedding Planning

Multiple Bridal Wedding Looks: What Should I Wear?

Lately, we've noticed (and loved!) a delightful trend - the rise of multiple bridal looks, where brides switch up their outfits throughout their wedding day!