tanning before wedding?

Question

Im getting married June 9th. I have pale skin and would like a little color before then. When should I start tanning and how long do you go for? If you couldnt tell, I have never been in a tanning bed. I know that with my fair skin it isnt the best idea to tan anyways, so the least amount of tanning I can do would be good.

Answer 1

Honestly I'd start about 2 months before. Being fair skined, start slow. Honestly, do no more than a few minutes your first few sessions, I'd go about 5 times before going above 10 minutes. I have fair skin & I burned laying 8 minutes once. Go at least 2 times a week, I wouldn't suggest anymore than 3 times a week though. Be sure to use tanning lotion as well. Don't go frequently or bake yourself by laying too long, & if you do get burned wait until it goes away to go back & be sure to tan a couple minutes less the next time.

Answer 2

I am getting married in June too and I started tanning at the beginning of February. I chose this date mainly because my bridal pictures are in April so I wanted to have a couple of months of tanning ahead of me for that. I also have pretty fair skin and I burn really easy too. You need to start off by going in for 5 minutes. If you burn just wait a day and then try it again for another 5 minutes. That is what I did. I basically just skipped every other day when I got a little red gradually increasing with each tanning session. I just started going in the full 15 minutes last week. Now I can also go everyday because I stopped burning. If you feel like you burned just skip a day or go in less time the next day. Anytime you feel too hot in the bed just stop it and get out. You will be fine. Tell the workers that it is your first time tanning and they will help you. I would suggest that you start taning now or in the very near future so that you have enough time to get to your desired color without having to rush your results. They also have spray on tans that you could try out if your scared of burning. I have never personally done this but I've seen the results on friends and it really looks amazing. Good Luck! and Congratulations!

Answer 3

I'm relatively fair skinned. When I got married, I started tanning a month before the wedding (most salons will have monthly plans). I went three times a week up until the wedding, but you'll decide how often you go when you start to tan. Start off very slow, and I recommend stand-up beds, so you don't end up with white smile lines under you behind (especially if you'll be wearing a bathing suit on the honeymoon). Also, if you do a stand-up bed, use the handles to hold your arms up for less than half of the time you're in the bed, and hold your arms down but away from your sides the rest of the time. I got a really nasty underarm burn since that skin never sees the sun. Also, keep in mind that stand-up beds are stronger, and yes, 2 min. is a good place to start. Gradually increase as you feel ready and never go two days in a row. If you burn at all, wait for the sting to go away completely before going to tan again. Keep your skin hydrated. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

I used to work in a salon, so just think of what I have to say.

First if you have fair skin, just like everyone has mentioned it will take a bit of time to build a base. You don't have the pigment in your skin to allow for an ultimate bronzed look so be realistic about how dark you want to go.

One think you should consider that is quicker & safer is mystic tanning. It's the spray tan that only takes three sessions and you can do the week of your wedding. Tanning beds are extremely high maintence and if you start now you'll need to go three times a week to keep up on your base.

Answer 5

I too am wedding tanning. If you go to a reputable tanning place you are going to get higher quality beds. I've been tanning for 3 weeks and have found that starting out at what they suggest (5 minutes, beginning,) really helps a gradual tan form. I suggest a 32 bulb bed (or the least amount of bulbs the place has.) You could sign up for a month, go when you can, don't go if your skin gets red or irritated AT ALL for a while. Good tanning places will steer you in the right direction since they are highly regulated. Good Luck, Don't Burn, You'll look beautiful!

Answer 6

They say that when you get married try not to look so unlike you normally do. Im pale too and thought about tanning before the wedding and even thought baout self tanners but decided to go Au Natural. I have to say that the white dress looked so beautiful against my natural skin. Its up to you, if you really want to go, I would go to a tanning salon and talk with them. Since you are pale you would only start out like 10 minutes a time and they wouldnt recommend you going every day. Good Luck!

Answer 7

Okay I am fair skinned as well and I am going to start tanning this week. If you burn easily you want to start at 5 minute intervals, go every other day and take your time in upping that time. Do not add anymore than 2 minutes each time. It will take you time but it will be worth it. One thing, I do not tan my face for the whole time I am in the bed< I put the towel over my face. Make sure you moisturize really really well!!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

I'm black, I've never tanned in my life...but from what I hear from my white friends you have to go slow at first, like 2 minutes the first two times and then go in intervals from there - never longer than 10 minutes. However, since you've never tanned and have fair skin, I'd definitely go for 2 minutes at least 3 weeks, just to see how that works. You could start now, test it out, that way you get a gradual darkening instead of a burst of obviously artificial color.

Answer 9

Try it out a few months before your wedding. If you like the results then do it closer to you wedding but don't tan right before your big day (give yourself a week or so) Because you don't want to be burnt and sad. Also if you usually don't tan then people are probably used to seeing you like you are and getting real dark before your wedding may be too obvious. just do what makes you feel good - as that will make you more attractive.
God Bless

Answer 10

I wouldn't suggest tanning for the most part, but I understand since you are getting married. You probably shouldn't make it a habit though, because it can lead to cancer.

Be careful, you DON'T want to look fake-baked (too brown or orange). A light tan will look great, just don't over do it. Do go with the suggestion someone made about consulting with the staff at the place where you go to tan. Good luck, and congrats on the wedding!!!