With a wedding approaching, many brides face societal pressures to wear makeup, despite their desire for a natural look. The article critiques conventional bridal beauty norms, highlighting the significant financial and physical effort brides invest to achieve a flawless appearance. Drawing parallels between today’s wedding day beauty standards and body horror, it questions the obsession with makeup and the cultural implications of striving for ‘perfection’. Encouraging a natural dress code could foster acceptance and help brides feel confident in their true selves.
On the big day, the average bride spends about $300 to transform her ordinary flesh into something worthy of photographic immortalization, while wedding makeup can reach as high as $1,500.
I'd argue that wedding day beauty has indeed devolved into its own brand of body horror. The cultural obsession with bridal glam reflects a desire to create a 'perfect' self.
The pressure to conform to traditional bridal beauty ideals often conflicts with the desire to be true to oneself and embrace natural beauty.
Encouraging guests to consider a natural look can promote acceptance of varied beauty and potentially liberate brides from the pressure to conform.
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