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I’ve mentioned a few times that I was a little nervous about being the center of attention at my shower. So I wasn’t surprised in the least to see these pictures after the event…
Exhibit A:
Here comes the splotch.
In its full glory.
I wasn’t too hot, I wasn’t drunk, I didn’t have a hickey, and I wasn’t even allergic to the pearls that were placed around my neck when I walked in (although I was a little confused about that- anyone else told they needed something borrowed on their shower day??).
I was just a little anxious, and that lovely red splotchiness shows up in the same spot every time I am. I just know it’s going to happen on my wedding day too, and I am going to cry if I see it in pictures peeking up over my lacy sweetheart neckline.
Does this happen to anyone else? Please tell me that someone out there has a solution?!
Oh god, this happens to me too … and you know what makes it worse? Champagne!
Sorry, I don’t have any tips … but I’ll be looking out for some for me too!
It happens to me too but worse than yours! I’ve heard of a couple remedies but I’m not sure anything works except time (letting it go away). I’m worried about it for the wedding too!
It happens to me too. It can get so bad as to go all the way from my neck down to my belly button and all the way down my arms to my elbows. I’ve never been able to find anything to make it go away, but being tan seems to help hide it a bit.
Oh, I have noticed that getting a tan (even a spray-on one) makes it much less noticable!
I get that splotchy red chest and neck with any strong emotion, embarrassment, excitement, anger, anything! I was thinking airbrushed makeup might mask it, but I really don’t know. I figure I’ll just say oh I’m just so excited and let the photographer doctor the photos.
By the way, I like your borrowed pearls. Very cute, but I’ve never heard of that tradition carrying over to showers.
it happens to a friend of mine, i remember her going all red on the chest and neck when having to talk in front of people at school. but on her wedding day she was so happy and relaxed that it didn’t even slighlty appear!
Don’t know if it will be enough, but try take a deep breath, relax and hopefully nobody will notice! but most of all don’t think about it too much or it will get worse!
Besos!
Also - remember that on your wedding day you wont actually be the centre of attention as much as your bridal shower, where you literally have everyone sitting in a circle around you watching you open presents!
this does not happen to me, but I needed some strong coverage for something similar. Try dermablend. http://www.dermablend.com
You can get it at Dillards and other department stores! HTH
As a former biochemist and now a pro photographer I may be able to provide a bit of info -
The flushing is a normal reaction - like hives, or rosy cheeks, it comes out with excitement, alcohol, nervousness, and a bunch of other emotions - all of which are part of a wedding.
As a photographer, I convince my clients not to worry about that. It can easily be corrected in photoshop (but I don’t correct the proofs). I assure brides that all albums and prints won’t show it at all. In black and white prints it can even be mistaken as shadow detail. And in color prints, depending on the way you are facing and the location of the red, it can easily be minimized.
If you are really concerned you might want to try taking a benadryl (I’m no Medical Doctor).
@e: Ah wow, if nervous flushing is related to alcohol flushing, maybe Pepsid AC will work for that too?
http://www.weddingbee.com/2006/11/10/i-turn-red/
This happens to me too! I just had this exact conversation with my MOH the other day! I’m glad to see I’m not alone, but I too am looking for a solution!
have u try going to an allergist?
lol. this happens to me at work. and i think it’s mainly anxiety. i just have to remember to calm myself down and NOT touch it because otherwise it gets worse. don’t worry, photoshop will take out most it when your photographer edits your pics!
Hehe, I just had to come back and comment on this… the phrase “hot mess” has had me giggling all day. 
And for that, I thank you!
But even as a “hot mess,” you still look lovely!
I have the same problem. I’ve been using Dead Sea face serum (super expensive in stores and most websites but you can get it for a fraction of the price on ebay). It’s not supposed to reduce the redness but someone told me it has decreased her rosecea. I’ll find out whenever I get a shower.
This has JUST started happening to me, and I’m also terrified it’s going to carry over to my wedding day. As I’m walking down the isle, I’ll hear whispers “oh wow, what a red bride she is”… I’m sure you’ll be fine though. Nothing photoshop can’t fix!
mr bee: the mechanism for a flush from alcohol and this are different. pepsid wouldn’t help unfortunately
My fiance gets the red splotches on his upper neck area too! I think it’s usually when he’s the center of attention too…but I don’t have any suggestions on how to solve this…sorry!
I get that as well… but not just on my kneck also my chest… and sometimes arms. I even get that during my dress trials and such. I am so screwed for my wedding day. Hopefully the airbrush make up with give me a little cushion. 
I am sorry you have to go throw this as well - hopefully our nerves will calm on wedding day. :-/
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Mrs. Tiramisu, Annapolis, MD/Maine Age and Occupation: 26, Healthcare Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Project Manager/Real Estate Management grad student Engagement Date: May 15, 2007 Wedding Date: July, 2008 Blogging Since: March 4, 2008 Venue: Oceanfront lawn and tent About Me: I was born and raised in Maine, now living in Annapolis, Maryland and planning a hometown wedding from afar. I’m nothing short of obsessed with wedding planning, and am loving the do-it-yourself madness that has now taken over my life! As for me, I’m a craft-loving, martini-drinking, girly-girl who loves traveling, photography, my schnauzer, and above all, spending time with Mr. Tiramisu.
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