The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Spray Tans: Why a Trial Tan is Essential
Your wedding day is one of the most photographed moments of your life, and achieving the perfect glow can elevate your bridal look. A spray tan is an excellent option for that flawless, sun-kissed appearance—but getting it just right requires a bit of preparation. Here’s why booking a trial spray tan before your big day is essential and some expert tips to help you shine.
Why You Need a Trial Spray Tan
A trial spray tan ensures your skin tone looks natural, matches your vision, and complements your dress and overall look. Your trial gives you the opportunity to:
- Test Different Shades: Not all spray tans are created equal, and the depth of the color will depend on your natural skin tone. A trial lets you experiment with different shades, ensuring you avoid any unwanted surprises on your wedding day.
- Adjust for Photographer Editing: One pro tip is to go 1-2 shades lighter for the big day than you normally would. Photographers often use filters or lighting effects that can intensify your tan, so a natural, lighter shade will avoid the risk of looking overly bronzed in your wedding photos.
- Expert Advice: Be sure to have a spray tan for your wedding make-up trials!
- Prevent Streaks and Unevenness: Every bride wants a flawless finish. With a trial, you can work with your technician to refine any areas that may need extra attention, like elbows, hands, and feet.
Why Choose a Custom Spray Tan?
For the best results, we highly recommend a custom spray tan over a booth spray tan. A professional spray tan technician can offer personalized coverage, ensuring every detail is perfect, from the color to the application. With custom spray tans, you get:
- Even Coverage: Technicians can tailor the spray to your body’s unique contours, providing an even tan that’s difficult to achieve with automated booths.
- Expert Advice: A trained technician can guide you on the best shade for your skin tone, ensuring you get the perfect, natural glow for your wedding day.
Best Time to Get Your Wedding Spray Tan
Timing is everything when it comes to spray tans. The best time to get your tan is 2 days before your wedding. This allows the tan to settle and appear its most natural. You’ll also have enough time for any bronzer to wash off in the shower, leaving just your gorgeous, sun-kissed glow.
If you have a rehearsal dinner the day before the wedding, plan to schedule your spray tan the day before the dinner to ensure your glow is perfect for both events without any bronzer transfer.
Will the Cosmetic Bronzer Rub Off on My Dress?
One of the most common questions brides ask is whether the spray tan will rub off on their wedding gown. While cosmetic bronzers can transfer, it’s avoidable with proper timing and the right preparation:
- Let the Tan Settle: As long as you schedule your spray tan 2 days before the wedding and fully rinse off the bronzer with 2 cool showers, you’ll be good to go! Be sure to moisturize your skin to lock in the tan and ensure smooth, even wear. Our solutions are water soluble so if any cosmetic bronzer does transfer to clothing will wash out.
How to Prepare and Maintain Your Spray Tan
For best results, it’s essential to properly prepare your skin before your spray tan and follow the right maintenance routine after. Be sure to check out our blog posts on How to Prepare For and Maintain Your Spray Tan, where we share all the details on exfoliation, moisturization, and more.
Save with Our Bridal Spray Tan Packages
At Shades Atelier, we offer exclusive packages for brides and bridal parties to help you save while looking your best on your big day!
- Bridal Package: $165
Includes 4 Premium Custom Spray Tans for brides for the price of 3! Use these tans for your engagement photos, bridal photo session, bridal shower, a trial run, and, of course, your big day.
Purchase Your Bridal Package Here - Bridal Party Package: Starting at $165
Bridal parties can receive a 25% discount on Premium Custom Spray Tans when booked on the same day (minimum of 4 people). This is a great way to treat your bridal party to a flawless glow.
Book your bridal spray tan and packages today and let us help you and your bridal party shine on your special day!
