When it comes to wedding prep, flawless skin is just as important as your dress, venue, and photographer. But achieving that filtered, airbrushed glow IRL doesn’t happen overnight, it requires planning and patience, especially when it comes to treatments like laser and injectables.
Every year we hear, “I just got engaged– What do I do for my skin?” So we created the Bridal Timeline, a detailed guide to help brides space their treatments strategically and safely, from the moment they get engaged all the way to their wedding week.
When Should I Start Wedding Skin Prep?
The key to glowing skin on your wedding day isn’t just choosing the right treatments, it’s timing them correctly. Some treatments, like lasers or injectables, need time to settle or build results. Others, like facials and dermaplaning, work best closer to the big day. With the right treatment schedule, you can achieve radiant, even toned, smooth skin that looks beautiful both in person and in photos with no last minute stress.
Wedding Countdown: The Engagement
This is the perfect time to start planning your treatment journey. Begin with a consultation to assess your skin type, goals, and any concerns like acne, texture, or pigmentation.
We recommend:
- Skincare regimen: Establish a consistent routine tailored to your skin’s needs.
- Laser Hair Reduction: Start early, as it takes several sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart for optimal results.
- Quarterly neurotoxin (Botox/Dysport) injections: Start a schedule to reduce expression lines and prevent new ones from forming.
10–12 Months Before the Wedding
Now’s the time to lay the foundation for volume restoration and skin remodeling.
Recommended treatments:
- Dermal filler or biostimulator injections: Starting early gives us time to refine your results over several sessions if needed.
- Biostimulators like Sculptra or Radiesse help build collagen over time, ideal for softening deeper folds or hollow areas.
7–9 Months Before the Wedding
This is the ideal window for more intensive resurfacing treatments.
Recommended treatments:
- Quarterly neurotoxin follow up
- CoolPeel or DEKA CO2 laser resurfacing: A transformative treatment for wrinkles, acne scars, and overall texture. Allow time for healing and visible results over the next few months.
4–6 Months Before the Wedding
This phase focuses on hydration, pigmentation correction, and tone refinement.
Recommended treatments:
- Skin boosters (SkinVive, PDGF) for deep hydration and skin plumping.
- Chemical peel to brighten skin and address texture.
- Monthly IPL treatments to reduce redness, rosacea, or hyperpigmentation.
3 Months Before the Wedding
Time for final filler adjustments and collagen support.
Recommended treatments:
- Filler or biostimulator touch-ups
- Microneedling with PDGF: Stimulates collagen and improves skin texture, especially for acne scars or fine lines.
2 Months Before the Wedding
This is your last opportunity for laser treatments without risk to your wedding week glow.
Recommended treatments:
- Quarterly neurotoxin injection
- CoolPeel laser: A low downtime treatment to refine texture and brighten skin without the intense recovery of deeper lasers.
1 Month Before the Wedding
Now it’s time to shift focus to soothing and glow enhancing.
Recommended treatments:
- Custom facial to hydrate, calm, and nourish the skin.
Optional IPL for lingering redness or pigmentation.
2 Weeks Before the Wedding
This is the perfect time for a final polish.
Recommended treatment:
- DiamondGlow facial: A gentle hydrodermabrasion that exfoliates and infuses hydrating serums, leaving your skin smooth, glowing, and photo ready.
Skin Prep During The Week of the Wedding
No new treatments here, just refining and maintaining.
Recommended treatments:
- Sculpt facial for lymphatic drainage and facial contouring.
- Dermaplaning to remove peach fuzz and dead skin for a flawless makeup base.
- Stick to your usual skincare routine, now is not the time to introduce new products!
Is This Timeline Right for Everyone?
This general bridal timeline works well for most brides, but every skin journey is different. If you’re dealing with specific concerns like acne, melasma, or scarring, we recommend coming in as early as possible for a customized plan. The earlier we start, the more flexibility we have to deliver the results you’re looking for.
Your Bridal Glow Starts Here
Your skin deserves just as much attention as every other part of your wedding plan. With the right treatments, spaced at the right times, you can walk down the aisle with smooth, hydrated, radiant skin that photographs as beautifully as it looks in real life.
Book your bridal consultation today, and let’s create a custom plan to give you the skin of your dreams in time for the big day.
