25 Wedding Makeup Looks You Can Do on Your Own or Take to Your Artist

1. Old Hollywood Glam Wedding Makeup

Red lips were frequently worn in old Hollywood movies because they would show up on camera in black and white films—now we love them just because they’re bold and striking. Keep your eye makeup and blush subtle if you’re going to rock this look–and make sure to use your perfect shade of red. We love the M·A·C COSMETICS Retro Matte Lipstick for this. 

2. White Out Eyes Wedding Makeup

Sure, your dress might be white at your wedding (if you’re going the traditional route), but what if you matched your eyes to your gown Wizard of Oz-style? This subtle eye look gives an angelic feel and the nude lipstick defines your lips without being too overbearing. Get a long-lasting white eye paint that’ll last you throughout your night on the dance floor—we love ABOUT-FACE's Fluid Eye Paint. 

3. Peach Lids Wedding Makeup

If your blue eyes are your “something blue,” play up those peepers with a subtle peach eyeshadow color and a rosy-pink glossy lip. Just about any bride can DIY this look at home, just make sure to begin with an eye primer so your peachy shadow will last through the evening.

4. Go Bold or Go Home Wedding Makeup

This look is definitely for the bold bride-to-be, or maybe a bride whose wedding has a gothic flair. Take a reddish brown shadow all the way up to your brow bone and then use a matte black eyeshadow to cover the eyelid closest to the lash line. Finish the look with a generous stroke of charcoal black eyeliner on the bottom lashes.

5. Retro Eyeliner Wedding Makeup

Amanda Gorman keeps her look subtle, sweet, and totally retro with a cat eye that’s on the thicker side instead of razor-thin ones that pop up in TikTok videos (you know, cat eyes that are as sharp as a knife). Gorman finishes off the look with a doll-like pink blush that extends all the way up to her temples. For this, we love the PURLISSE BEAUTY Blush Glow BB Cheek + Lip in Pink Crush that you can apply straight from the stick to your cheeks.

6. Southern Gothic Wedding Makeup

Going goth doesn’t always mean dabbling in red and black hues. Emma Chamberlin shows us that you can still showcase your dark side with a deep brown eye look. Use tape to keep the edges sharp when you apply chocolate brown shadow over it for an eye look that extends far over your lash line.

7. Treasure Pearl Wedding Makeup

FKA Twigs leans into the face gem trend with pearls dotted around her eyes that actually extend up her temples and forehead. As the bride, you can choose how many pearls is too many for you. A subtly metallic lid and eyelashes on the outer corners of the eye finish off this look. Looking for face gems that’ll last for hours? We love HALF MAGIC BEAUTY’s iconic face gems with adhesive already on the backs.

8. I’m Not Crying, It’s Glitter Wedding Makeup

Alexandra Daddario goes bold with a metallic glitter shadow that extends from the inner corners of her eyes down to the under eyes themselves. The result is a totally photo-worthy moment that makes her look as regal as it does unique. If you want to do something really different from your bridal makeup, this look stands out while still looking chic. If you want to tone it down a little, just keep the gold glitter to the inner corners.

9. Mascara-Free Wedding Makeup

Before you panic, hear me out. No mascara is actually trending for 2025. I know it sounds crazy and I definitely won’t be partaking in it. But when I look at stars like Riley Keough rocking the look, it doesn’t look half bad. Besides, then you won’t have to worry about any mascara tears as you stand up and recite your vows in front of all your family and friends.

10. On the Glow Wedding Makeup

Glowy skin à la Hailey Bieber is by far the best accessory you can wear on your big day. Start your makeup prep with a hydrating sheet mask and use a moisturizing foundation to hide any traces of redness or breakouts for a dew that's sure to last all day. Finish with combed-out brows and a glossy lip.

11. White Hot Wedding Makeup

There are few other days in your life that you get to rock white from head to toe—we say run with it! A white cat eye will up your cool factor and pair perfectly with any wedding gown.

12. Lilac Lover Wedding Makeup

If you're looking to include your wedding color in places other than your centerpieces, consider incorporating it in your makeup look. This shimmery lilac eyeshadow makes your peepers pop (especially if you have green eyes) and is completely unexpected without going over the top. Complete the look with a crisp cat eye and glossy lip. 

13. Silver Screen Wedding Makeup

Give your wedding-day makeup look an instant edge with the help of a metallic finish. This silver smoky eye looks sultry, stylish, and still appropriate for even the most formal ceremonies. We love how it looks paired with soft waves.

14. Vintage Glam Wedding Makeup

There's nothing more glamorous than an old-Hollywood-inspired makeup look. The classic pairing of a red lip, matte skin, subtle cat eye, and defined brows will look stunning as you walk down the aisle—and even better, it'll still look as timeless when you look at your photos twenty years from now.

15. Into the Gloss Wedding Makeup

If you haven't already tried an eye gloss, here's your sign to add it to your wedding-day makeup bag. A dab on top of your favorite eyeshadow will give your makeup that extra oomph you want on your big day.

16. Lash Out Wedding Makeup

If ever there was a day to go all out with your lashes, it's your wedding day. Whether it's with the help of semi-permanent extensions or DIY lash strips, a full set will give you that bright doe-eyed look. Just be sure to use waterproof glue if you know you're going to tear up during your vows. 

17. Up in Smoke Wedding Makeup

Is it just us, or is the classic black smoky eye is the LBD of makeup looks? It goes with everything and always looks right for the occasion. Apply a black shadow at the lash line and blend it out with a wing at the outer corners. Pair it with a nude lip to keep the focus on your eyes.

18. Pearl Jam Wedding Makeup

As classic and feminine as pearls themselves, iridescent whites and pearlescent pinks are a perfect color combo for your wedding day makeup. To recreate this look, dab a pearly white shadow on the inner corners of your eyes and swap your blush for a pink highlighter. Finish with a glossy pink lip and groomed brows.

19. Starry Eyed Wedding Makeup

Not that you'll need any help putting a twinkle in your eye on the most romantic day of your life, but this glittery eye shadow certainly doesn't hurt. Whether you're going for a twist on a classic bridal makeup look or opting for full-on rocker chic, a silver glitter along the lids will make you shine as you walk down the aisle. Just be sure to keep the rest of your makeup subdued for the perfect balance.

20. Catwoman Wedding Makeup

The cat eye has long been a bridal staple, and we don't foresee that stopping any time soon. We love how Billie Eilish gives her black liquid liner a Marilyn spin by only winging out the outer corners. It creates a more sultry look, especially when paired with an eye shadow smudged along the lower lash line.

21. Gatsby Glam Wedding Makeup

We love a good 1920s glam moment, and this mauve makeup look is giving us flapper glam in the best way. Coordinate a pinky mauve shade on your lips and eyes, and swap a pink blush along your cheekbones for a truly vintage-inspired look—extra points for a beaded dress or headband.

22. Something Blue Wedding Makeup

If you have your something old, something new, and something used, we encourage turning to your eyeshadow collection for something blue. Reach for a powder blue to create a colorful smoky eye like Gigi Hadid. Finish off your look with a black liner and rows of falsies.

23. Go for the Bronze Wedding Makeup

If you've been searching for a classic bronzey eyeshadow situation, consider this Millie Bobby Brown look your ticket to found. A chocolate brown shadow smudged in your crease and a shimmery bronze applied on the lid are all you need to recreate it on your big day.

24. Pretty in Pink Wedding Makeup

Perfect for a garden wedding, this rosy combination of a monochromatic blush-toned lid and soft pink lip is the epitome of wedding-day bliss. Up the romance with fluttering lashes and face-framing tendrils.

25. Wine Tasting Wedding Makeup

We'd like to raise a glass to this elegant pairing of dewy skin, winged liner, and wine-stained lips. A wise choice for vineyard backdrops or fall weddings, this deep red-toned lipstick shade will turn heads, just the way you want it on your big day.