With their auburn hair, brides have a pretty romantic look right off the bat, and stunningly beautiful makeup on their special day is easy with this look. Auburn hair’s red and copper tones are perfect for taking make-up blends ranging from warm neutrals to juicy berry. Whether it’s a vintage feel or a contemporary statement you want to make, wedding makeup should enhance your natural beauty and work with your hair, skin tone and wedding style. Ahead, 12 wedding day makeup inspiration looks that are particularly perfect for brides with auburn hair — all designed to help you glow and stand out as you make your way down the aisle.
1. Soft Rose Gold Glam
Rose gold wedding makeup suits especially brides with an auburn hair. The warm, glory colors play off the copper highlights in your locks, brightening your complexion and giving you a romantic flush. Begin with a radiant foundation base and a peach cultured blush to give warmth to the cheeks. Let eyes pop with soft rose and champagne hues and a bit of gold shimmer in the corners to give them that sparkle. A brown or bronze eyeliner hugs the lash line lending definition but a black liner would be too harsh given how soft the look is. Finish with fluffy lashes and a pink-nude glossy lip to bring it all together. This look is fantastic for day or night weddings with glamour and freshness. It’s ideal for brides who like to keep things soft, ethereal and deliciously radiant. “Rose gold tones look gorge against auburn locks and it will shimmer in the light, making every photograph look better than the next. There is also a setting spray with a dewy finish to keep the glow locked in until the walk down the aisle and first dance.
2. Classic Hollywood Red Lip
The classic red lip is a daring, stunning look and it’s particularly flattering with auburn hair; black and red together remind us of Old Hollywood glam, and everyone knows that never goes out of trend. Opt for a red—or blue-based — red lipstick that works with your complexion — People with fair skin should gravitate towards cool reds, but deeper shades are perfect for medium to olive complexions. Keep the eyes minimal but defined with a soft champagne shimmer across the lid, winged liner and fluffy fake lashes. Apply a matte or satin finish of foundation, which makes the lips pop out. Don’t forget to contour gently, and then gently add a soft pink coral blush so your cheeks have a little hint of color, but won’t compete with the bold lip. This makeup is perfect for evening weddings, or any vintage-inspired event. It looks amazing in photos and is confident and glamorous. Red lipstick is a great choice for brides with auburn hair – it will not only compliment your locks but lets the subtle warmth in your features come through. Thing is, red and white are classic (hello, candy canes), to me there’s something about a red lip and an updo-style mane jousts falling out of a braid under a white veil that just feels like you’re supposed to.
3. Bronzed Goddess Glow
Reign in that wedding game by sizzling in a bronzed goddess makeup look that embraces the earthiness of auburn tresses. Start by creating a hydrating, glowing base with a glowy primer and a dewy foundation. Bronze with a golden bronzer the cheeks, forehead, and jawline, ensuring a good blend for a natural sunkissed look. For eyes, dust bronze, caramel and warm brown shades over lids; apply a metallic copper hue at the center for extra drama. Smear a dark brown liner on the lower lash line and along the upper to define without harshness. Pop a dab of soft champagne shimmer on the inner corners and below the brow bone. For lips, opt for a caramel nude or terracotta lipstick that is preferably Creamy or Satin. And be sure to apply a golden highlighter on all the high points of your face so you’re glowingeeee all over. This style is perfect for summer weddings, backyard weddings, or beach venues. It plays well with the golden-caramel tones in your hair and gives your bridal look a sexy sun-drenched appeal, and you look luminous and lit-from-within from the second you walk down the aisle.
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4. Mauve and Plum Elegance
If you’re looking to move away from traditional pinks and neutrals, mauve and plum shades can be a luxe, romantic option that goes great with auburn locks. Begin with a matte neutral base and delicately contour the face with a muted mauve blush. For the eyes, opt for mauve and lavender tones to transition and deepen the outer edges with plum or eggplant shadow. The colors are rich without being too bold — great for a fall/winter wedding. Pat a bit of shimmer at the center of the eyelid for a dreamy touch. Dark brown or plum eyeliner should be use to tightline and finish off with full feathery lashes. Swipe a rosy pink, mauve, or plum-tinted lipstick in a creamy, satin finish on your lips to pull the monochromatic look together. The secret to pulling off this look: balance — one element should not drown out the other. This chic palette complements auburn red hair by playing up its cooler red tones. The result is a moody, but polished bridal look, that feels current and elevated, but also romantic and wearable for your wedding day.
5. Peachy Fresh Romantic
Peach hues can accentuate the golden warmth in auburn hair and make for a youthful, fresh bridal look that is light and romantic. This makeup look is all about the glory, peachy base courtesy of a tinted moisturizer or a luminous foundation paired with a coral-peach blush applied high on the cheeks. With the soft peachy and sandy beige eye shadows and a touch of subtle coral shimmer on the lid, because nothing says fresh sparkle like CORAL SHIMMER! Smudge a warm brown pencil along the lash line, and layer on two or three coats of volumizing mascara. Forego the harsh contouring for a light sweep of bronzer. On lips, a peachy nude or pink peach lipstick, finished with a dab of gloss, is a good bet for a plump and juicy look. From the pretty pastel touches to the natural light which will make your skin glow, we think this look is ideal for a spring or summer wedding, or an outdoor garden ceremony. It’s young, care-free, and cent-percent giving-off gorgeous with auburn tresses, and overall your bridal look feels warm, friendly, and naturally pretty, yet formal enough for the day. Wear it alongside loose locks and waves or with a romantic floral crown for serious impact.
6. Smokey Bronze Drama
Those bride-to-be’s wanting sultry bridal makeup, then a smokey bronze makeup style is incredibly sexy, especially if you have auburn hair. This is all about the eyes, focusing in rich smoky bronzes and espressos to achieve an intense smoky outer corner and lash line. Begin with a perfect, full-face foundation and matte skin to allow your eyes to take the spotlight.” Apply a golden shimmer to the middle of the lids and inner corners to reflect light. When lining your eyes, use a black or dark brown gel liner, smudge it out a little for a diffused, smokey effect. Lashes should be dramatic—try multiple coats of mascara or flirty falsies to emphasize the drama. Minimal cheek definition with a neutral bronzer and a soft peach blush. Lips should be finished gently too – a muted nude or mocha lip color will complement fiercely dramatic eyes. This is perfect for those night or winter weddings, with a bit of shine and intensity, strong but still very wearable. For auburn ladies, the mahogany browns all over your eyelids will look beautiful and make a bold statement, drawing all eyes to you whenever you make eye contact!
7. Dewy Natural Radiance
This is an understated wedding makeup idea for brides with a fresh and radiant style. The crucial word here is skin — glowing, hydrated skin that looks like skin. Slap on a light-to-medium coverage dewy foundation or skin tint and make sure it really fuses. Apply a liquid illuminator to the high points of your face — your cheekbones, brow bone and cupid’s bow (or the area just above your top lip) for a subtle, barely-there glow. Opt for pale pink or peach crème blush and light bronzer to warm up your skin and add a bit of color. With the eyes, you’ll want to keep to a neutral beige or champagne palette, maybe a bit of taupe in the creases for a whisper of depth. Use brown mascara and no eyeliner at all, or just a smidgeon to softly define the lash line to avoid hard lines. A tinted balm or sheer lipstick in a pinky or peachy shade completes the look. This style is ideal for everyday weddings or the pared down bride. It looks great on auburn hair, Accenting these features and giving you a fresh, timeless look that’s all your own and is effortlessly lovely.
8. Golden Copper Warmth
Play up the warm burgundy shades in your auburn hue with gold and copper shades that enhance what goodies your mama gave ya. Begin with a radiant primer and a satin-finish foundation, the kind that gives your skin room to breathe. Sculpt Warm up a cream bronzer with a warm terracotta blush, and add some shimmer with a gold-colored highlighter. Brush shimmery gold, copper, and amber shadows onto the eyes so they shine and look multidimensional. Line your eyes with a bronze or copper eyeliner (it’s more subdued than black) and finish with fluttery lashes. Lips should stay warm—choose an apricot, golden nude or rust lipstick in satin or lip gloss. This look is perfect for those sunset ceremonies, fall brides, or ladies that want to show off their hair color but are not willing to make that commitment. It adds a consistent warmth to your entire look and plays off earth-toned wedding palettes. It glimmers head-burningly in a golden shade that catches the light, with the copper accents adding focus to your eyes, and is a dazzling, unforgettable bridal make-up look.
9. Vintage Rose Chic
For something that’s feminine, romantic and only a tad bit vintage (think: Vanity Fair’s Hollywood, pre-Madonna), favor makeup with rose undertones that complement the natural pink undertones in your skin and hair. Try a satin-finish foundation and skip bright blush in favor of a natural flush of soft rose or dusty pink. … Eyes to have light rose gold and mauve tones with a shimmer and a fine line of black or brown liner close to the lash line for definition. Lash out with curled lashes and a defining mascara to let the eyes dance. Pout is the focal point – opt for an old school rose pink or sheer berry lipstick to add a touch of enchantment. This look is something straight out of a classic romance novel- Ideal for boho, rustic or garden weddings. It’s modern but has a nostalgic vibe when added to a vintage hair piece such as floral comb or lace veil. Auburn hair provides depth and richness to the rose shades, and gives them a special pop when worn against your glow. A sweet, subtle and sophisticated way to wear color on your wedding day without overshadowing your natural beauty.
10. Bold Berry Bridal
Say something with dark berry shades that provide a bright contrast against auburn hair. Begin with a perfect, medium-coverage matte foundation and add a light contour to the face. Apply a deep berry blush to your cheekbones and your look remains cohesive. Eyes can be soft taupes and wine, cranberry or plum blended for a romantic smokey eye. Make the inner corners of the eyes pop with a pink-gold shimmer and line with a deep plum (or black) eye liner for depth. Opt for a statement lash to enhance the eyes. Lips are where it’s at — choose a berry, wine, or deep raspberry lipstick in a velvet matte or satin formula. This is a perfect look for a fall or winter wedding and will look amazing in dramatic indoor lighting or candle light! The deep purply tones are a notch more intense than auberge and enhances the zest of auburn hair and also evokes a seductive, lustrous and ever-so-fashion-y tone. It is just right for the bride who wants to make a statement, but still maintain a romantic, bridal feel.
11. Terracotta Earthy Beauty
Terracotta hues bring a sense of nature’s moody, grounded elegance, which speaks to the depth of auburn hair. Start with a radiant, bronzy base created with radiant foundation and warm bronzer. Burnt peach or terracotta blush gives a fresh colour on the cheeks. Eyes: rust, sienna, and clay eyeshadows with a flash of golden shimmer at the centre of the lid. Brownish-black mascara, curled lashes gives your attention upward and a soft brown liner to draw out the eyes without being too harsh. Stained clay brown nudes or burnt oranges perfect the rest of the palette. It leaves you feeling fiercely feminine with your feet on the ground.” This one is perfect for a bohemian, desert or outdoor wedding and will keep you close to the earth throughout your wedding day. The earthy terracotta palette is an easy complement to dried florals, lace dresses, and textured hair, allowing the shades in your hair and makeup to flow harmoniously. The finished effect is elegantly cohesive — both natural and editorial — with a touch of earthy romance and rustic romance bravado.
12. Ethereal Lavender Whisper
Lavender and lilac aren’t necessarily what you’d think of for wedding makeup, but they’re so soft and dreamy; plus, they contrast beautifully against auburn hair. Begin with a clean, radiant base and light rose blush to keep things in check. Spread a combo of lilac and lavender shadows on the lids, then diffuse that into a soft muddied taupe in the crease. Use a little pearl or opalescent shimmer in the inner corners for a bit of a glow. Apply a soft gray or brown eyeliner and wispy lashes to keep the look dreamy and ethereal. Keep lips soft with a mauve or light pink lipstick – ideally in a hydrating or balmy texture. This light, airy and unreal style makeup style would be absolutely incredible for a whimsical garden wedding, fairytale theme, or brides looking for a unique but still soft look. Auburn with cool lavender This is a magical contrast that makes your hair stand out, without being too much. It’s subtle but unforgettable — a modern romantic’s dream come to life.
Bridal makeup is not only about colors and blending technique, it’s also about embodying your love story with your own beauty. Brown and auburn brides these are all makeup looks that will make you look your best but above all we believe most of them to have the attraction of being warm like yourself giving you a warm look. Pick the one that feels most “you” and have your wedding day makeup not just reflect your features but also your spirit.
