The Ultimate Guide To Timing Your Spray Tan For The Big Day

If you're planning to get a spray tan before your wedding, it's important to schedule a trial to perfect your color and ask any questions you have before the wedding. Timing will vary depending on your preference and schedule, but you could get it as far in advance as a month or as close as two weeks to the wedding date. Two to three days before the wedding is a good time to get a spray tan, as you will get in two good showers before your wedding.

Spray tan trial - month or two weeks before the wedding

If you're planning to get a spray tan before your wedding, it's a good idea to do a trial run to get the colour just right. This trial can be done as far in advance as a month or as close as two weeks to the wedding date.

A spray tan trial can give you a sense of what to expect in terms of colour and longevity. It's important to do this trial to guarantee that you get the colour just right. During this trial, you can work with your spray tan artist to perfect your colour and ask any questions you have before the wedding. This preparation will help you feel more confident when you go to your pre-wedding appointment.

If you're a first-timer, it's recommended to do the trial two to three months prior to the wedding so you can see how the colour develops and decide if you want something lighter or a bit more glowy. You can also coordinate your spray tan trial with your bridal makeup trial to ensure you're happy with how your makeup looks on your freshly tanned skin.

If you're going the DIY route, your final tan shouldn't be applied more than two days before the wedding. You can sleep with the self-tan on for full development and then have the next day for the tan to settle and to retouch any areas if needed.

For a professional spray tan, timing will vary. At the very least, your spray tan should be applied two days before the wedding, but consult the professional you plan to work with for their recommendation. To maintain your glow, avoid exfoliating and using any harsh soaps, shampoos, or conditioners.

Spray tan - 2-3 days before the wedding

If you're planning to get a spray tan before your wedding, it's important to coordinate with your makeup artist and schedule your appointment 2-3 days before the big day. This timing allows the tan to develop and settle into your desired shade over the course of two days, giving you the opportunity to retouch any areas if needed.

Three days is considered ideal as it provides two full days for the tan to develop, allowing you to take two showers before your wedding without compromising the tan. However, if you have a busy schedule leading up to the wedding, two days is still a suitable option.

It's worth noting that applying lotion, using body wash, or shaving can affect the longevity of the spray tan. Therefore, it's recommended to avoid these activities on the day of the spray tan and let the tan develop overnight.

Additionally, if you're considering a professional spray tan, it's advisable to consult with the professional for their specific recommendations. They may provide guidance on how to prepare your skin and maintain your glow in the days leading up to the wedding.

Remember, a trial run is essential to ensure the desired color and longevity of the spray tan. You can schedule this trial as early as a month before the wedding or as close as two weeks to the big day, depending on your preference and schedule.

Spray tan trial - 2-3 months before the wedding

If you're planning to get a spray tan before your wedding, it's a good idea to schedule a trial session 2-3 months before the big day. This will give you a chance to experiment with different shades and ensure you're happy with the results.

During your trial, you can work with your spray tan artist to perfect your desired shade and ask any questions you have. This preparation will help you feel more confident when you go to your pre-wedding appointment.

It's important to note that the timing of your spray tan application will depend on your preference and schedule. However, as a general rule, you should aim to get your spray tan done 2-3 days before the wedding. This will give the tan time to develop and settle into your desired shade.

If you're planning to apply your spray tan yourself, your final tan shouldn't be applied more than two days before the wedding. You can sleep with the self-tan on for full development and then have the next day for the tan to settle and to retouch any areas if needed.

To maintain your glow, avoid exfoliating and using any harsh soaps, shampoos, or conditioners.

Spray tan - 48 hours before the wedding

If you're planning to get a spray tan before your wedding, 48 hours before is a reasonable amount of time to let the tan develop and settle into your desired shade. Two days before the wedding is a great sweet spot to get a spray before your special day. Three days is best if you can, as you will get in two good showers before your wedding, but if you have a million events going on that week 2 days is fine. I don't recommend the night before as you want a day for your tan to fully develop before applying lotion, using body wash and shaving.

If you're going to the DIY route, your final tan shouldn't be applied more than two days before the wedding—two days prior is perfect. You can sleep with the self-tan on for full development and then have the next day for the tan to settle and to retouch any areas if needed.

For a professional spray tan, timing will vary: At the very least, your spray tan should be applied two days before the wedding, but consult the professional you plan to work with for their recommendation. To maintain your glow, avoid exfoliating and using any harsh soaps, shampoos, or conditioners.

Just like most brides do a hair and makeup trial before the big day, it’s important to do a spray tan trial to guarantee that you get the color just right. During this trial, you can work with your spray tan artist to perfect your color and ask any questions you have before the wedding. This preparation will help you feel more confident when you go to your pre-wedding appointment (because we all know that you’ll have enough jitters anyway!).

Wondering when you should get your trial spray tan? That depends on your preference and schedule, but you could get it as far in advance as a month or as close as two weeks to the wedding date. DiMarchi recommends doing a pre-wedding spray tan trial two to three months prior to the wedding so you can see how the color develops and decide if you want something lighter or a bit more glowy.

Spray tan - final tan 2 days before the wedding

Two days before the wedding is a great time to get a spray tan. Two days is a sweet spot as you can let the tan develop and settle into your desired shade and then take a full 'everything shower' the day before the wedding.

Three days is best if you can as you will get in two good showers before your wedding, but if you have a million events going on that week two days is fine. Don't get a spray tan the night before as you want a day for your tan to fully develop before applying lotion, using body wash and shaving.

Two days is the latest you should get a spray tan before the wedding. If you can't do this that is fine, just make sure to tell your makeup artist you will be getting a spray tan before your wedding day and they can match your foundation.

Don't get a spray tan the day of your wedding! You should definitely do a tanning trial run for your wedding day. Schedule this in a few weeks before the big day, ideally if it coincides with your dress fitting too! This will give you the confidence leading up to your nuptials that you’ve made the right choice of salon and formula, especially if you don’t spray tan regularly.

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