How to Match Your Bridal Glam to Your Gown, with Glam Atelier

Feature Photo by Lynn Yati

Your wedding day is a culmination of beautiful details, with every element carefully considered. Among these, don’t forget to consider the harmony between your wedding dress and beauty look. Once you have chosen your dream wedding attire, your hair and makeup work in tandem to create a cohesive and captivating bridal vibe.

Glam Atelier, a prominent on-site glam provider in Chicago, is known for its signature glamorous style and fashion-forward core. There are many elements to consider when determining your wedding glam and Glam Atelier has perfected the art of understanding each bride’s vision for the perfect vibe.

To start your wedding glam journey, check out these expert tips and trends from Glam Atelier to help you match your wedding hair and makeup with your dress style.

STRAPLESS

A strapless wedding gown shows off your shoulders and arms, leading all eyes to your face. This neckline calls for an elegant vibe, like a half-up hairstyle to highlight your features while still framing your face with some glam waves.

Hair: Ask for THE NINA — Snatched half-up with a middle part and soft glam waves

Makeup: Ask for THE KLAUDIA — Classic, filter-inspired glam

Photographer: Dolce Amor Photo & Film | Location: Subtle Haus | Model: Mari Pepin

LONG-SLEEVED OFF-THE-SHOULDER

The long-sleeve off-the-shoulder gown gives off a romantic and sensual vibe. Whether your gown is more elegant or boho-leaning, you can’t go wrong with loose, glam waves and soft angelic beauty.

Hair: Ask for THE RACHEL — Relaxed and loose glam wave, perfect for thick, long hair

Makeup: Ask for THE GIA — Soft and pearly makeup featuring a sparkly champagne lid, bold liner and lashes

Photographer: Lynn Yati | Location: Subtle Haus | Model: Hannah Johnson | Gown: Ultimate Bride; Berta “23-10” | Jewelry: Gage Diamonds

HIGH-NECK

Depending on the designer, a high-neck gown can be either classic and demure or modern and edgy. But regardless of design aesthetic, a high neckline calls for an up-do style. A vintage-styled low-bun and classic matte glam look can easily bring this traditional silhouette into the modern era.

Hair: Ask for THE DANI — Cinderella-style 90s sleek low bun

Makeup: Ask for THE CAT — Classic matte glam look with winged liner and flawless complexion

Photographer: Glam Atelier | Model: Dani Nicole

BUSTIER BODICE

A bustier bodice gown enhances and defines the bust and waist, creating a sexy hourglass silhouette. This dress style is typically quite detailed, perfect for brides wanting a strong, fierce wedding day look. To complete that vibe, let the textured bodice shine and go for a French twist high bun styled with either polished perfection or an organic implication. And for makeup, you cannot go wrong with a flawless complexion and foxy eyes.

Hair: Ask for THE PAM — A Pamela Anderson-inspired French twist high bun

Makeup: Ask for THE KLAUDIA — Flawless complexion with foxy eyes and bold liner

Photographer: Lynn Yati | Location: Subtle Haus | Model: Anna Victoria | Gown: Ultimate Bride; Berta “24-106” | Jewelry: Gage Diamonds

BALLGOWN

As the quintessential wedding dress style, a ballgown calls for quintessential wedding beauty. Often associated with a fairytale wedding, continue that thread of royalty by opting for a highly-detailed bun updo.

Hair: Ask for THE CAT — Sleek, highly detailed bun, made even more perfect for with extensions

Makeup: Ask for THE CAT — Classic matte glam look with blushy details and flawless complexion

Photographer: Glam Atelier | Model: Cat Enright

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