Any tips for DIY bridal makeup?

Are there no makeup artists at all, even if not bridal ones? If not, can you travel to a larger city and arrange an appointment with a makeup artist to learn how to do your own? Many department stores and makeup brands do 'how-to' sessions where the price covers the cost of the products, which you get to take home with you - this would be a good option for you!

It is totally possible to learn and do your own makeup for your wedding - Kate Middleton did hers on her wedding day!

I love makeup, and for me personally, I've found it's trial and error finding products that last and you love. Some more expensive brands so really work better, but others don't, and without experience it's hard to know which is which. You can ask for samples of higher end foundations to find your shade and to see how it sits on the skin - I'd highly recommend doing that until you find a product you like the look of and feel confident with. My personal favourite for longevity and the way it sits on skin and photographs is estee lauder double wear - it's a heavier coverage foundation but it's been around for years and is a cult favourite for a reason. It dries down beautifully and doesn't crease, smudge or transfer. I also LOVE Chanel powder blushes. Yes, they are expensive, but they last YEARS and stay on the skin all day, so to me it's worth it.

Whatever else you buy, get yourself some setting spray. Urban Decay has a good one, but my absolute favourite is skindinavia - it's the setting spray synchronised swimmers use, so you know it's legit!

Watch YouTube tutorials for "natural" makeup or "no makeup makeup" looks. It will help you see different techniques and products and how they can be used and applied. A lot of lighter makeup looks don't involve a whole slew of products the way a full face glam look does, so I feel like watching those videos FIRST will help you avoid buying things you just don't need.

Additionally there are a ton of YouTube videos for makeup newbies, including ones like how to determine your skin undertone or find your perfect shade of foundation. Honestly YouTube can be a great resource!

I don't wear makeup often at all and did my own makeup for my wedding. YouTube was a huge help. That and a bit of practice!

Agree with Rosie to invest in a high quality setting spray.

Great advice above, but I want to add PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Do it a bunch of times so that the day of you don't have to stress about how it will go! You'll also know how long it will take. This is also a great way to see if the makeup sits on your skin well after multiple hours, or if it gets oily or smudges.

Everyone here has great advice, but also, take pictures of yourself in different lighting with the foundations you're trying! I have a foundation I used for family photos that looks great in everyday lighting but it photographed so terribly that my face looks like it's 2 shades lighter than the rest of my body and seems like it's glowing compared to everyone else lol. You don't want something like that to happen for your wedding photos!