Whether a bold lipstick defines your everyday style or going-out look, you shouldn't discount this statement makeup choice for your wedding day. Although your makeup is a smaller big-day detail, a daring lip color can help define your overarching bridal aesthetic—so it's important to give your look plenty of thought. Your makeup will be captured in photos you'll cherish forever, after all. Luckily, you have unlimited options to consider, especially if you decide to create your beauty look around a bold or bright lip. From glamorous red to a moody plum (and everything in between!), the shade you choose is entirely up to you—just make sure it works with your skin tone. A flattering color isn't the only deciding factor, though. You can customize your pout's finish by opting for your preferred shade in either a matte, gloss, or stain form.
It's important to note that other elements of your wedding should influence your choice of lip color. Take your accessories into consideration, like the bouquet you'll carry down the aisle. This bride did just that: With the help of Mimi B. Tran, she decided on a coral lip that complemented her rose-filled clutch.
Other colorful details featured throughout your big day can also impact your lip shade, from your groom's suit to the color of your wedding dress. Even your event's style can inform your pout. We believe a classic day deserves a traditional, glam lipstick (like a cherry red!), for example. With the right hue, a bold lip is sure to wow—even on the most minimalistic brides. Ahead, we've rounded up the inspiration to prove it.
Best Accessory
This bride's best big-day accessory was her bright red Mac Retro Matte Liquid lipstick.
Light Blue Gown
The makeup team at Pretty Exquisite knew a muted red lip would complement the color of this bride's light blue wedding dress.
Impactful Shade
To dress up her natural beauty look, this bride asked Claudine Fay for an impactful ruby lip moment.
Accenting Leaves
For her nontraditional wedding, this beauty suggested that Janet Rowe finish her makeup with a purple lipstick. The hue seamlessly coordinated with the accenting leaves in her arrangement.
Crimson Decorated
Makeup artist Rashida Banks gave this bride-to-be a red lip that was on-theme with her crimson decorated wedding.
Traditionally Bold
Jenny Luu Hair and Makeup insisted on a classic red shade for this daring, but traditional bride.
Ruby Pout
Instead of playing up her look with accessories, this bride asked her makeup artist to give her a red pout, which ultimately made her blue eyes pop.
Matte Finish
Makeup artist Kakki Jones applied a matte crimson lipstick to highlight this bride's ultra-feminine lace gown.
Silky Orange
A silky orange lip shade was this bride's perfect finishing touch Melissa Hibbert was responsible for the glowing makeup look.
Dark Plum
This bride's dark plum lip stain (applied by Style Hair and Makeup) contrasted beautifully with her ball gown.
Old Hollywood
Kohnur Premier Bridal Beauty was inspired by old Hollywood glam when she created this beauty look, which featured a soft smoky eye and a matte red lip.
Retro Glam
This bride asked Aleksandra Ambrozy to dream up a retro glam look to match her ultra-mod dress and accessories. A striking red lipstick shade was an obvious choice.
Plum Shine
Lacey Haegen used a plum gloss to elevate this bride's overall dreamy makeup look.
Pink Lilies
As the last step in the bride's glowing makeup routine, Mikel Rumsey applied a dark pink, matte lipstick, which perfectly matched the accenting lilies in her bouquet.
All-White Pop
A striking orange lipstick made an even bigger statement against this all-white look.
Wine Red
This happy bride opted for a wine-colored lip stain to dress up her more casual ensemble.
Seasonal Trends
This beauty rocked several trends during her wedding day, including a cape by Gibson Bespoke and a dark plum pout.
Natural Exception
Not one to get dolled up, this newlywed kept her makeup natural (thanks to Laramie Glen) with one exception: a bright, classic red lip.
Playful Pucker
Caitlin's coral gloss was the just-right complement to her whimsical, embroidered Temperley London dress and DIY-décor-filled celebration.
Floral Inspiration
To tie her beauty look into her wedding's classic elegance theme, this bride asked Caitlyn Meyer for a muted red lip. The lipstick matched the floral centerpieces at her otherwise all-white reception.