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Savvy December 2018

Dark lipstick or more natural look for winter wedding?

Erin, on July 17, 2018 at 3:33 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 20

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Hi, y'all! I'm trying to decide how to do my makeup for my December wedding--can't decide on what to do with my lipstick.

I have pretty dramatic coloring (pale skin, but very dark eyes and dark hair), so I look good in a bold burgundy lip. Burgundy is my favorite color and it's also one of my wedding colors. I think it would look so pretty against a snowy forest, and it would definitely stand out in photos.However--I know that my fiance prefers a more natural makeup look. Dark lipstick can look intimidating. And a more natural-colored lipstick means I'll have to do less maintenance in terms of keeping it neat (i.e. not getting on my teeth, or getting it on his face when I kiss him at the altar) than I would with dark lipstick. Do I really want to risk it, or would it be easier just to look a little more like my everyday self?

Or--option three is in between the two.

What should I do?

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Latest activity by Sivine, on July 18, 2018 at 6:12 PM

Super September 2018
M&M Bride · on July 17, 2018 at 3:36 PM
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I love the medium lipstick!
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VIP October 2018
Jessica · on July 17, 2018 at 3:37 PM
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I like burgundy cause im also pretty pale and just look washed out in the winter time!
Im doing cramberry for our fall wedding 😀
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Chris · on July 17, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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Hey, Erin! Welcome to WeddingWire and congrats!
I'm a huge fan of the bold lip and you're totally right, it looks great on you! I would totally go for the burgundy lip. Yes, it can be intimidating, but it's not like he's going to run away from the altar!
Just my two cents! You can look like your everyday self...every day. This is your wedding day! Do whatever makes you feel most beautiful! And maybe keep a makeup remover wipe handy for his face after your kiss
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Nicole · on July 17, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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I would do darker just because winter calls for warm and rich colors. I, however, wouldnt go as dark as the last picture you posted.
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Just Said Yes October 2023
Jannetty M. · on July 17, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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Darker shade for winter! Makes it more dramatic and pops out! 🤗
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Just Said Yes October 2019
Ebony · on July 17, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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Burgundy! You are already beautiful, i just think dark lips adds "sexy" to the "beautiful"!! Put the Ummphh in it Girl! 😊
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futurmrslowe · on July 17, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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I love the medium lip as well.
I LOVE a statement lip -- but just remember its a trend that comes and goes, so it could possibly make your photos look dated at some point down the road.
Plus - you want to be ready for the big smooch at the end!
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FutureMrsKC · on July 17, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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Typically, I'd say natural because I am more of a dramatic eye person over dramatic lips, but I think the dark looks pretty on you!
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Amanda · on July 17, 2018 at 4:04 PM
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Agree with PP's. You can rock the natural lip any day, but this is your WEDDING DAY and you look incredible in a dark lip! I would go for the burgundy!
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MrsD · on July 17, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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I like the middle color on you the best!
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Master June 2018
Maria · on July 17, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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DARK!!!!! I wore a dark red for my summer wedding. You look gorgeous in all 3 options though. TEAM DARK THOUGH!!!
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Master August 2019
Tpatb · on July 17, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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I feel the same.
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Jenna · on July 17, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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I like the medium color best!
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Devoted June 2018
JuneBride2018 · on July 17, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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Burgundy, Burgandy, and Burgandy. That is my absolute favorite color to wear in the winter. I would just do a natural eye so it wouldn’t be so bold. I absolutely love Burgandy at weddings.
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earias · on July 17, 2018 at 7:54 PM
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I say burgundy! Burgundy was also one of my colors for my Christmas wedding and I went with burgundy lips and nails. Also, my MUA was able to use a lipstick that stayed all day and night and didn't come off on my DH when we kissed. Perhaps your MUA can use a similar lipstick on you?
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Dedicated May 2020
Hunter · on July 17, 2018 at 7:57 PM
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Darker lipstick for sure! It'll add the perfect amount of drama and intensity for pictures!
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Devoted July 2018
AlyssaWynne · on July 17, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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I LOVE the medium! I think it’s just the right amount of color.
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Dedicated October 2019
Tess · on July 17, 2018 at 9:50 PM
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I vote medium lipstick!
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Preslee · on July 18, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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The lip color in that last photo is BEAUTIFUL. I would absolutely do that.
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