Over many years of applying the final touches to one of my many beautiful brides, I am always asked the same question: “What happens if I cry?!” As women, we can understand the struggle of day-to-day mascara applications, however, this is our wedding day!  Essentially, the most important day of our lives.  Of course we don’t want black, smoldering lines dripping down our freshly painted faces.

The typical rule of thumb when it comes to mascara is as follows:  Do what’s right for you!  I am not, never have been and never will be, an avid waterproof mascara user.  There are pros and cons to all mascaras out there.  I feel that the flexibility you have throughout the day with a standard, water-resistant mascara really benefits you more as a bride overall.  The day is long.  You will need/want touch-ups at some point between having photos taken and grooving on the dance floor.  Water-resistant mascaras allow for this touch up to occur.  Think of waterproof mascaras as super glue and water-resistant mascaras as school glue.  You can cry, you just can’t go swimming.

Our top picks:

1) Mac Cosmetics: Zoom Fast Black Lash

2) L’Oreal: Voluminous® Original Mascara