What makeup colors look good in wedding photos and real life?

Pictures are forever, so don't use trendy colors. Stark white eye shadow can stand out in photos; instead use an ivory or cream shadow as a base and to highlight the brow bones. Choose neutral tones to define the crease and the outer corners of the eye. Instead of bright eyeliner, go with brown or plum. Dark blush can look ruddy, so stick to peach or pink with a slight shimmer.

I have oily skin. How can I keep my face from getting shiny on my wedding day?

An anti-shine lotion (creates a matte surface) Next use an oil-free foundation. Press on translucent powder with a puff. Fight shine with blotting papers; layers of powder just make you look pasty.

I'd like to wear high heels at my wedding, but I have to be comfortable. What style is best?

Don't let foot discomfort cramp your style on the big day. The easiest way for your feet to survive the day is by avoiding stiletto heels. The spikier the heel, the more the stabilizing muscles in the foot need to work to keep you standing straight. High heels shift your weight forward onto the toes and balls of your feet. "As the heel goes up, the pressure increases exponentially. To ensure comfort, try a wide or flared heel, which puts less stress on your foot, or a slightly lower heel—even tiny increments make a huge difference.

Find a skin-care routine and stick to it.

To have perfect skin for your wedding, it's best to plan six months in advance. That gives you enough time to test a regimen and make changes. Consult a facialist to decide on a five-product system that consists of cleanser, scrub, toner, moisturizer and sunscreen. If you already have a routine that works well, don't change it. This includes medications like the birth control pill. If you've been on the pill, don't go off it before your wedding. The hormonal change could cause a major breakout.

Cut back on guilty pleasures.

Avoid smoking, alcohol and sweets. Drinking alcohol leads to puffiness, smoking leaves skin grayish, and eating sweets can cause breakouts. Soda—diet or otherwise—is the single most important thing to refrain from.

Treat yourself to monthly facials.

Have a facial one week before your period to be in tune with your body cycle and prevent hormone-related breakouts. Then, the day before the wedding, get a soothing facial to make your skin glow. Most spas offer gentle treatments that don't involve steam or squeezing, the main culprits of post-facial breakouts.