The Bridal Beauty Diary

EMIRATES BRIDE WERE INVITED INTO THE WONDERFULLY TRADITIONAL NUPTIALS OF MIDDLE EASTERN TV HOST PRIYA JETHANI AND HER HUSBAND RAJESH BHATIA FOR THEIR INDIAN CELEBRATION OF LOVE, JOY AND EXPLOSIVE COLOUR IN DUBAI. HERE, PRIYA REVEALS HOW SHE LET HER MAKE-UP ARTIST TAKE THE REINS ON HER BIG DAY BEAUTY LOOK.

- Rachel Bassett

Describe your bridal style 

Simple, classy, elegant.

Who did your hair and make-up? 

I hired a freelance wedding make-up and hair stylist, Ghazala Mir (@mir.ghazala), who came recommended to me by some friends and relatives.

Did you have a trial and did she understand your style? 

I didn't need a trial as I witnessed her work at other weddings and was quite sure she would do a great job. She seemed very clear about the look she wanted to give me so trusting her, I hired her for both my wedding ceremony and my reception.

How did you prepare weeks before the wedding? 

I was doing a regular gym workout anyway so there was no change in that. I just reduced my consumption of junk food and consciously drank enough water so my skin would look fresh. Ghazala also recommended I had three facials in the two months running up to the wedding. I did Luxury Reneve facials as well as B-tox hair treatments at my favourite salon The Nail Pavillion [phone] to hydrate and repair breakage as I knew hair styling on my big day would take its toll.

What was your skincare prep kit before applying your make-up? 

I was keeping my lips and skin moisturised as my lips tend to dry up really fast and I wanted my lipstick to last without reapplying. I tried to sleep well but that didn't quite work out because of last minute stress and preparations.