2. Don’t get a tan... get a glow

Dark tan just doesn't look good with a white wedding dress. The effect you should be aiming for is a light, golden hue... so subtle that your guests will be commenting on how radiant you look, not how good your tan looks.

Have a lightest tan possible. The effect will be just a glow that will make your eyes sparkle, your hair shine, and will give you the brightest smile ever because your teeth will appear whiter. The details of your dress will also be highlighted.

3. Make sure you take extra care with your hands and feet when spray tanning

Hands and feet usually take on more solution, because the skin there is dryer than on the rest of the body.

Make sure that you spread barrier cream evenly over your hands and feet... don't forget between the toes..! You can also put some on your elbows and knees. After the spray tan, wipe your hands, feet, nails (around cuticles) and knuckles especially well with wet wipes, or simply wash them with soap. Concentrate on wiping your palms and under your feet. Take your time and do it well... after all... your hands will be photographed on the day.

4. As well as bride and groom, spray tan all the members of your wedding party

It is sooooo worth it! If you have to save on something, make the bridesmaids' dresses simpler..! With a spray tan anything they wear will look better anyway..!

5. Make sure you purchase a bottle of touch up solution

Very... very... important. For a wedding, the tan should be more than perfect. Some small imperfections might have to be repaired. It would be silly to let such a small thing be on your mind on the day of the wedding. Also, since you already have your tan, you might want to keep it in good condition, not only for the wedding day, but also for the honeymoon..!

8. Have your wedding tan in the same salon as your trial

Don't just think, "Well, my skin reacts well to spray tan". Different solutions might have different effects! Make sure you spray tan with the same solution that you know you're happy about.

If you're getting married far from home, ring around the place of your wedding and find out what solution they're using... the main difference might be the amount of bronzer in the solution.

Find a salon near you that uses the same solution, and have a go. Great thing about it is that you can do it months and months ahead of time, so you won't have to cram everything into a short space of time.

9. After the trial, take a photo of yourself with your tan

This one is for the REAL perfectionists. This way you'll see what your skin will look like in your wedding photos.

For a serious tanner, exfoliators before you tan, and tan extending are a must. They ensure that your tan always looks great, and they save you many dollars that you'd otherwise have to spend on more frequent spray tanning sessions.

Wedding spray tan is becoming more and more popular, and following this little guide might give you more confidence about the outcome.