Bridal Do’s & Don’ts: What Every Bride in Montréal Should Know
Getting married in Montréal means dealing with humidity, long hours, and maybe even weather surprises. To make sure your hair and makeup last all day and night, here are the essential do’s and don’ts every bride should follow.
Do Schedule Your Trial Session at Least 2-3 Months Out. This gives you and your artists plenty of time to refine the look, source any necessary extensions, and book a follow-up if needed. Bring photos of your dress, veil, and accessories to the trial!
Don’t Rush Your Beauty Timeline. Work backward from your "out the door" or first-look time. Build in buffer time between all services. You don't want to be sprinting through your final makeup touches to make it to the ceremony on time.
Do pick products that are long-wear, waterproof, humidity-resistant ( or pick a makeup artist that uses longwear products)
Do Communicate Honestly About Longevity. Tell your artist: "I want this to last through 10 hours of dancing and some outdoor photos in the summer heat." They can then adjust their product choices (switching to silicone-based primer, using a heavy-duty setting spray, etc.) for Montreal's conditions.
Do Check Historical Weather for Your Exact Date. Look up the weather trends from the past 5-10 years for your wedding week. This will give you a realistic idea of the chance of rain, average temperature, and that sneaky summer humidity. Knowledge is power!
Do schedule touch-up breaks (lips, oil blotting) into your timeline.
Don’t Underestimate the AC Needs. A room packed with bridesmaids, photographers, and beauty tools is a major heat generator. Turn your air conditioning down low—think 19°C (66°F)—well before your artists arrive to create a cool, dry micro-climate for your makeup application.
Do Pre-Treat Your Hair with a Frizz Stopper. For silky, frizz-free Montreal hair, wash your hair the day before, let it air dry partially, and then use a humidity-blocking spray (like Color Wow Dream Coat) and blow dry it completely dry. This locks the cuticle flat and is a secret weapon against the city's mugginess.
Do Pack a Strategic Touch-Up Kit. Forget the entire makeup bag—you only need the essentials for the photo break: Blotting papers (for shine, not powder!), your specific lip product, and a small, translucent setting powder for any major shine moments.
Bonus Tip: Start drinking extra water three days before the wedding. On the day of, keep a stylish water bottle with a straw nearby. Hydrated skin looks plumper and fresher, and it’s the best internal defense against the summer heat and pre-wedding jitters.
