The Whole Package: Styling Tips from Expert Rebekah George

Beauty, fashion and lifestyle expert Rebekah George knows a thing or two about being fabulous, having held fashion and beauty editor titles for publications like Redbook and Natural Health, as well as being a go-to for real-life makeovers and making appearances on such shows as The Today Show and Good Morning America. Throw in the fact that she’s engaged (congratulations!) and doing a lot of the planning herself, we couldn’t think of a more perfect person to give us tips on how to style your entire bridal look (brides-to-be with glasses, take note).

The Dress

“Every girl has a preset idea of what they want their wedding to look like,” says Rebekah. But she encourages brides-to-be to consider options other than image they’ve had since they were little. She always envisioned herself in a vintage dress, but ended up completely changing her mind once she actually went shopping. “Take the time to really become a bride,” she advises, “and trust your gut.” With so many gorgeous choices for a dress, narrowing down your options can be difficult. What worked for Rebekah was going on her dress hunt solo – after all, she says, “you know yourself best and what you want, don’t second guess yourself.”

The Details

Finding the perfect dress is just half the battle. There’s still the important matter of choosing accessories and shoes, which can be a daunting task. When asked how brides can go about styling their dress, Rebekah agrees that “it’s really about the entire package.” Her tips for styling? Head over to Pinterest and figure out what looks you love, whether it be veils, fascinators or other hair accessories, then “go find a cheaper option because you don’t need to spend a lot of money.” In case you were curious (we were) she’s wearing heels underneath her Monique Lhuillier gown – and she highly suggests breaking your wedding shoes in for 10-15 minutes per day.

The Dilemma

Rounding out your whole look is your hair and makeup. For bridal beauty, Rebekah stands by the notion that “less is more” and recommends that brides-to-be do a hair and makeup trial before their wedding. But if you wear glasses, finding the perfect makeup look can be difficult. “It is so important to know that there are options,” says Rebekah.

To ensure that she looks her absolute best on her big day, Rebekah will be wearing her Air Optix Aqua multifocal contact lenses, which are specifically designed to work with your eyes and provide clear vision and an uninterrupted range of focus. She tells us that over 1.7 billion people age 40 and over have an eye condition called presbyopia – normal aging of the eye in which the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus – but only 10 percent of that population in United States population is aware of this condition. The Air Optix multifocal lenses are designed to help people with presbyopia see clearly – and, as Rebekah points out, “there will be no glare from your glasses in your wedding photos.”