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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Health
Jessica DeFino

EXPLAINED: I don t wear makeup but my wedding is coming up can i go bare faced | Vintage Vibes

an illustration of a cake with a bride and groom and a hand with a brush
Isn’t it important to consciously experience such a significant day without worrying about what that experience looks like? Illustration: Lola Beltran/The Guardian

Hi Ugly,

I haven’t worn makeup in years but my wedding is coming up in November and I’m facing a lot of pressure to wear it (from friends, my mum and my sisters – not my partner). I want to stand by the idea that my natural face is formal enough. I really want to cry, laugh and hug without worrying about smudging my face. But I worry about being “underdressed” at my own wedding. I’m sure even our celebrant will look more glam than me.

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