The Westchester Wedding Planner

Having a Destination Wedding?  Going to a Destination Wedding?  Here are some tips to keep your looking your prettiest while travelling, sunning, swimming, eating and drinking.

Photo: Atmosphere Weddings

Pre-trip:

Tanning – Universal bathing suit top that will ensure that you do not have any tan lines is a strapless style with a dip or sweetheart neckline.  Here’s a great one by Carmen Marc Valvo:

 Photo: Victoria’s Secret

Hydrating – the more water you drink before your flight, the less dehydrated you will get from the air travel and from arriving in a warm climate.

Moisturizing – Make sure you are already protecting your skin with SPF on your face and body.  Make sure to apply lotion or cream to your face at bedtime and your body after you shower.  The more moisturized your skin is the more even of a tan you will achieve and it will take longer for your tan to fade.

Packing – Don’t forget these crucial items!  SPF of 30 or higher for your face, SPF of 15 or higher for your body, leave in conditioner or Moroccan oil to protect your hair (you especially want to protect keratin or color treated hair) from chlorine and salt water, after sun care with aloe, bug spray, headband, sunglasses, sun hat.

En Route:

Hydrating – bring a bottle or two of water on the plane to stay hydrated

Moisturizing – bring Aquaphor on the plane to hydrate your hands, lips, and eyed during the flight

Sanitizing – bring a sanitizing spray or anti-bacterial hand gel or wipes.  No one likes to be sick on vacation.

In Paradise:

Sun Protection – before heading to the pool or beach, comb leave-in conditioner in your hair and wear a hat or visor to protect your face from the sun.  It’s always better to do a facial self-tanner and wear bronzer if you can avoid sunning your face.  If you feel your shoulders, chest, or other parts burning in the sunshine, apply more sunscreen and use a sarong to cover those areas.  Remember, in addition to the peeper protection, the bigger the sunglasses the more sophisticated you look.  They are also perfect for people watching incognito.

 Photo: Coastline Adventures

Moisturizing – after you shower, seal in that tan with baby oil or cream.    If you are sun burned, use aloe liberally until the pink changes to brown

Bite protection – spray yourself with bug spray all day and night – those bites itch and are hard to cover with makeup

Hydrating – for every libation you consume, follow-up with a glass of water – this will prevent bloating.  If you are at a fancy resort and a handsome pool-boy offers you an ice towel – take it!!  Put it over your face and leave it there until it is no longer keeping you cool.

 Photo: Mexico, A Boomer’s Guide

Eating – try not to eat too much salt – say no to the chips and salsa!  If you eat too much,  your eyes may get puffy

After your trip, continue moisturizing to prolong the life of your tan.  If you start to peel, use a gentle exfoliator in the shower and seal in moisture with baby oil.

Thank you Meredith Hayman for the fabulous beauty tips.