Wedding beauty prep doesn't have to be stressful if you schedule it in advance. The most common mistake is booking everything in the last few days — but that's exactly when skin and brows need time to "settle" and show their real result. This guide gives you a clear schedule: what to book how far in advance, and at what price, so everything looks natural and camera-ready on the day.
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Wedding prep schedule — week by week
| When before the wedding | What to book | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3–4 weeks before | Hygienic facial treatment (cleansing + calming the skin) | 50 KM |
| 2–3 weeks before | Henna eyebrows (color + shape) or brow lift (lift) | 30–50 KM |
| 5–7 days before | Lash lift (lifted natural lashes) | 40 KM |
| 1–2 days before | Manicure/pedicure with gel polish | 40–50 KM each |
| Wedding day | Professional makeup (by inquiry) | 70 KM |
All prices are from the price list and apply to individual treatments — each one is booked as a separate appointment.
Why spread it out instead of doing it all last minute
Every treatment has its own "settling period" before it shows its final look:
- Skin can be slightly red or sensitive for a few hours to a day after a facial — don't book it the day before for photos.
- Henna eyebrows look more intense on day one, and the color naturally softens and evens out over the next 24–48h.
- Lash lift needs a few hours for the lashes to fully set in their new position — it's best to leave at least a day before makeup and photos.
- Gel polish doesn't need extra settling time, but booking a day or two ahead avoids rushing on the day itself.
The safest formula: skin and color treatments (facial, brows) go earlier, shape treatments that last for weeks (lash lift, henna) go a week before, and anything that needs to be perfectly fresh (nails, makeup) goes in the last two days.
Lash lift or lash extensions for your wedding
For the wedding day, most brides choose a lash lift over extensions — it lifts your natural lashes without adding artificial strands, so the look stays natural in close-up photos and lasts 6–8 weeks with no touch-up needed before the day itself. For a more dramatic look, lash extensions are an alternative — but then it's best to book a fill 2–3 days before the wedding so the strands are completely fresh.
What NOT to do in the last 48 hours before your wedding
- Don't try any treatment for the first time (henna, brow lift, a new facial) — if your skin or brows react unexpectedly, there's no time to fix it. Test a new treatment at least 3–4 weeks ahead.
- Don't do aggressive facial treatments (peeling, microneedling) — skin needs a few days to calm down; redness and peeling aren't ideal for photos.
- Don't change your brow shape at the last minute — tweezing or shaping the day before can leave slight redness; do it at least 3–4 days ahead.
For bridesmaids and guests — same schedule, shorter version
Bridesmaids and close guests usually don't need the full month-long schedule — a lash lift or brow shaping a week before and a manicure/pedicure a day or two before is enough. For a group booking (bride + bridesmaids), it's easiest to arrange back-to-back appointments on the same day — book online or send an inquiry for a group appointment.
All the treatments in this schedule are done at Damen Beauty Salon in Velešići (Velešići 11, Sarajevo). See the full list of services or send a makeup inquiry →