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If you’re not willing to spend a bundle on day-of makeup or don’t feel comfortable with the gobs of foundation and powders your make-up artist slapped on during the trial, you absolutely can do it yourself (or at least have a trusted bridesmaid do it for you).

However, I do have a little caveat. If you’re doing it yourself, I’d actually recommend getting it done by a pro well in advance. Just let the make-up artist know that you plan on doing it yourself for the big day and let her/him teach you how to make yourself over! If you’re unsure about actually doing it yourself, take along a trusted bridesmaid or family member to learn how to do it. I would recommend, though, doing your own eyeliner and mascara, as it was nearly impossible for me to do that to someone else.

A couple weeks before the big day my sister and I stopped by her local Clinique counter. We worked with a really nice girl who helped us choose colors and taught us the best techniques to apply the make-up. Now, I do have to admit that my sis spent more buying all the make-up than she would have if she’d just paid for a day-of make-up artist, but this way, she was able to keep all the great stuff!

In the end I did both of my sisters’ and my own make-up, and I think it turned out pretty well, if I do say so myself. We only had to re-powder twice (once at the church, once at the reception) and the make-up stayed all night long!