How To Glow Down The Aisle: The Ultimate Pre-Wedding Skin Prep
Almost time to say ‘I do’? This pre-wedding skincare countdown will help transform your skin just in time for the big day, courtesy of the experts
While a healthy glow is always up there on our list of skincare priorities, there’s no better time to turn it up a notch than in the run up to your wedding. After all, it’s the one day that your skin deserves to look as luminous as your love story. And with most experts suggesting brides begin their prep at least three months in advance, there is plenty to consider ensuring your skin is camera ready as you prepare to say ‘I dew’!
So, where to start? “There is no one-size-fits-all routine,” explains Dr. Milena Al Mansuri, celebrity dermatologist and the founder of Milena Aesthetic Clinic in Dubai. “We all are different, with different skin qualities and problems.” Fear not, dear bride-to-be– we still managed to coax her into revealing her top five glow-getting secrets, and trust us, you’ll want to take notes.
Deep cleansing and hydrating: Hydrafacial & Dermadrop
When: 8 weeks before the big day
This power pair preps your skin for the spotlight, with the Hydrafacial deeply cleansing and hydrating, while Dermadrop infuses active ingredients without needles for a dewy, plump finish. Together they boost glow, enhance product absorption and create the perfect base for more intensive treatments to follow, all with zero downtime.
Instant Rejuvenation: Forever Young
When: 6 weeks before the big day
BroadBand light therapy is a non-invasive powerhouse that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to visibly rejuvenate the skin, targeting pigmentation, sun damage, redness and uneven texture all at the same time. What truly sets it apart, however, is its ability to stimulate skin at the cellular level, altering gene expression while encouraging skin cells to behave more youthfully. The result? A smoother, brighter and firmer complexion that looks refreshed and lit from within.
Express Lifting: 10Therma
When: 4 weeks before the big day
A cutting-edge monopolar radiofrequency (RF) treatment designed to tighten skin, smooth wrinkles and stimulate deep collagen production, 10Therma improves skin sagging and wrinkles by delivering controlled heat from the skin’s surface down to the deeper layers, firming and tightening instantly while also triggering long-term regeneration beneath. Unlike other high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatments, 10Therma is especially
effective in areas prone to stubborn sagging, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines. The best bit? Patients often see visible improvement after just one session, with immediate tightening noticeable. Full results continue to develop over the next six weeks, revealing a firmer, more sculpted and youthful appearance, just in time for you to saunter down that aisle.
Reduce Wrinkles : Full face BTA therapy
When: 3 weeks before the big day
Otherwise known as good old-fashioned Botox, this is a must-have in pre-wedding aesthetic arsenals. Yet so much more than your average face-freeze, Milena Aesthetics Clinic works to not only eliminate wrinkles, but to open eyes, reduce asymmetry and slimline the
face, so every angle – from aisle to after-party – is effortlessly sculpted and stunning.
Glow-Go: Geneo + Indiba + Dermadrop + Heleo4 Combo
When: 1 week before the big day
Just 2.5 hours for the Milena Aesthetics signature combo-procedure and you’ll enjoy the glow in every photo for years to come. No injections, no pain, just deep exfoliation, lifting and lasting radiance. The Geneo facial starts with optional radio frequency facial to
stimulate the production of new collagen. The controlled heat delivered by the Indiba device tightens the skin, reduces wrinkles and enhances overall skin texture. Dermadrop infuses active ingredients, which only your skin needs and photodynamic therapy Heleo4 finishing with glow radiance and prevents any skin imperfections before the big day.
Lead Image Credits: Dress, POA, Tima Abid Couture. Earrings, POA, Yessayan High Jewellery
Photography by Amer Mohamad. Styling: Nour Bou Ezz. Model: Vika Shoom at Fashion League UAE. Make-Up: Jean Kairouz. Hair: Maggie Semaan. Styling Assistants: Annabel Forde & Alicia Zanette. Light Assistant: Yasir Ali Shah
From Harper’s Bazaar Bride Autumn/Winter 2025 Issue