I’m not normally someone who wears waterproof mascara (removing it is a pain – I’m a fan of tubing mascaras) but when it comes to weddings, waterproof is a must. This one from Maybelline is brilliant. It adds fluffy volume, lengthens and lifts – but won’t flake, smudge or smear, even if the tears start. 

Shop Maybelline Colossal Curl Bounce Waterproof Mascara at Lookfantastic, £10.99

The key to a long-lasting make-up look all begins with the prep. I’m a big fan of this primer, as not only does it smooth away the look of imperfections and help your foundation stay in place for hours on end, but it also contains SPF50 – win-win. 

Shop Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Poreless Primer SPF50 at Space NK, £40

For foundation, I’m all about the glow – especially when you want your make-up to go the distance. This lightweight foundation is infused with a 98% skincare serum base, meaning it gives your skin long-lasting hydration together with buildable coverage. It won’t look cakey or drying, no matter how hot and sticky the night gets. 

Shop Lancôme Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Foundation at Lookfantastic, £38

This is a recent discovery of mine that I’ve been loving this wedding season. It’s a lightweight serum blush that also doubles as a highlighter on your cheekbones. Add a couple of drops to the apples of your cheekbones and temples for a natural-looking flush of colour that’ll last and last. 

Shop Lumene Invisible Illumination Liquid Blush at Lookfantastic, £24.90

Victoria Beckham Beauty is one of the few celebrity beauty brands I really rate, and these satin kajal eyeliners are perfect if you want an easy eye win. They’re buttery smooth and can be smudged out to give a soft smoky eye look, but once they’ve dried – they’ll last all night long. Available in 18 shades – from rich jewel tones to vibrant electric hues.  

Shop Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Bordeaux, £26

For eyeshadow, this Vieve palette has been my go-to throughout each and every wedding. The colours blend together seamlessly, giving a really professional-looking finish and the colour payoff lasts all night long. In fact, a bridal make-up artist spotted me using this and proceeded to buy it for her kit!

Shop Vieve Soul Shadows at Cult Beauty, £29

As I tend to embrace glowy skin, I’m not really one for face powder, but one thing I’ve learned this wedding season is that a perfecting powder is a must in order to keep your make-up looking picture-perfect all night long. This finely milled Jones Road one is perfect for setting your look in place, without dulling your shine. 

Shop Jones Road Tinted Face Powder, £27

If you take one thing in your clutch bag this wedding season, let it be this reapplication SPF mist. Not only does it top-up your SPF throughout the day – but it gives you a refreshing hit of hydration when you’re feeling the heat. I’ve taken it to every wedding I’ve been to and it’s been a big hit among all my friends. Plus, there’s still loads left, so it goes a long way. 

Shop Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist at Space NK, £32

I personally much prefer a tinted balm over a lipstick when I’m topping up throughout the day, and this Iconic London one is perfect. It gives your lips a hint of sheer colour while drenching them in a buttery-soft shine. Oh, and it doesn’t go dry in the corners of your mouth like some can. 

Shop Iconic London Melting Touch Lip Balm, £18

Instead of taking tons of face make-up with me during the day, I pop Monika Blunder’s Blunder Cover in my bag and I’m good to go. This trusty little pot is a hybrid between a concealer and foundation – and it’s perfect for touching up throughout the day if you need to. 

Shop Monika Blunder Blunder Cover at Cult Beauty, £45