Fewer occasions get us more excited during the summer than weddings. No matter the season, attending a marriage ceremony gives us a reason to get dressed up and experiment with makeup looks. However, the warm-weather months, in particular, provide an excuse to be more creative and playful with our beauty choices. Whether you want to rock colorful eyeliner or a bold red lip, the spectrum for summer wedding makeup is vast.
If you have a roster of weddings on your calendar this season, we've pulled tons of inspiration to help you figure out your makeup looks. Keep scrolling for 32 stunning summer makeup ideas.
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Teal Inner Corners
Add a pop of color to your makeup look by using a bold liner in the inner corners of the eyes. This is ideal for someone who doesn't want to wear a colorful shadow all over their lids but still wants an accent that stands out. Opt for a waterproof eyeliner to help it hold up under higher temperatures. Make Up For Ever's Aqua Resist Color Ink 24HR Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner ($26) has many beautiful shades to choose from.
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Stunning Red Lips
The sculpted, glowing cheeks and deep red lipstick are the centerpieces of this makeup. Everything about this radiant, dewy look screams summer wedding.
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Cool Contrasting Eyes
This look emphasizes the eyes, featuring opposing shades on the lids and waterline. The warm, brown tones on the eye and the black eyeliner below create a cool contrast.
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Soft Purple Eyes
If you plan to wear a purple outfit to your wedding, tailor your makeup to match your attire. Cover your lids in a purple eyeshadow and complete the look with an ultra-sharp wing.
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Very Rosy Cheeks
Red lips and rosy cheeks are perfect to wear to a summer wedding. Apply cream blush to the apples of the cheeks until you've gotten your desired pigment, and don't forget to shape and light fill in your eyebrows.
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'90s Glam
Ayra Starr's frosted eyeshadow immediately grabbed our attention. Her shimmery eyeshadow and brown-lined lips give this glam a true '90s feel.
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Monochromatic Makeup
Summer weddings are the perfect occasion to wear monochromatic makeup. This look features pink eyeshadow on the lids, blush on the cheeks, and gloss on the lips, creating a color story suitable for any special occasion.
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Neutral Glam
While a neutral makeup look is simple and subtle, this take offers a full-glam feel. The earthy eyeshadow, soft highlight, and barely-there nude lip bring the look together.
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Subtle Glamour
With this look, it's all about the little touches. From the thin black eyeliner to the lightly brushed-up brows, all the subtle enhancements make for a stunning makeup look.
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Muted Makeup
While summer is prime time for colorful makeup looks, less vibrant shades still have a place. This muted makeup look is mesmerizing, featuring mauve and gray tones throughout.
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A Subtle Smoky Eye
If you don't want to commit fully to a smoky eye, this look is perfect. The best way to recreate this look is to line the inner rims of both eyes, apply liner to the top lash line, and add some false lashes.
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Soft, Rosy Skin
Incorporate rosy tones into your eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick to create a monochromatic look for your next summer wedding. Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick ($48) applied to the eyes, cheeks, and lips is ideal to help re-create this look.
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All About the Glow
Fresh, hydrated skin serves as the base of this glowing makeup look. The orange-red stain on the lips and peach blush on the cheeks are the perfect finishing touches.
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Halo Glow Effect
Summer wedding makeup is all about the glow. The highlighter in this look creates a halo effect on the skin and eyes, while red lips bring a bold accent. Perfectly shaped eyebrows add just the right amount of structure.
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Golden Hour Lids
This glowy makeup look brings "golden hour" to your eyelids. To bring this look to life, use ColourPop's Golden Hour Eyeshadow Palette ($24). Balance the look with a dusting of shimmery peach blush on your cheeks.
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High-Shine Lips
Everything about this makeup look is gorgeous and glamorous. But, of course, our eyes were instantly drawn to the glossy, nude lips. Apply a few layers of MAC Cosmetics' Clear Lipglass ($23) on top of your favorite neutral lipstick to get the patent leather shine.
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Bronzed Goddess Glam
Bronze eyeshadow paired with red lipstick creates a romantic beauty look suitable for any summer wedding. The peach-toned blush on the cheeks perfectly complements the bronze tones on the eyes.
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Bold Waterline Wing
You can play around with eyeliner to create a striking eye look. Here, the intense double-wing underline is all you need to make a statement.
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Natural Smoky Eye
Since a smoky eye makes such a statement, pair the intense eye look with a fresh, radiant complexion. Apply a light-coverage foundation to allow your skin to peek through. Finish the look with your favorite pink blush and nude lip gloss.
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Wonderful Wing Eyeliner
We'll always say yes to a wing. When wearing bold, black eyeliner, you can keep the rest of your look simple by opting for a light swipe of blush and lipstick.
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Monochromatic Bronze
A shimmery bronze makeup look is very on-trend for summer. Take cues from this photo and opt for a dazzling, glitter eyeshadow on your lids. Wear similar shades on your cheeks and lips for a monochromatic moment.
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Ethereal Eyes
Go hard with glitter eyeshadow this summer wedding season. Rose- and pink-toned shadow is applied to the eyes, and champagne-colored glitter is pressed to the center of the lids and inner corners to create an ethereal effect. Pink blush and glossy lips are the essential accents to complete the look.
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Romantic Beauty
Create a romantic summer wedding makeup look with a smoky eye and berry-toned lipstick. To complete the look, you'll want to precisely fill in your brows using a pencil like Ilia Beauty's In-Full Micro Tip Eyebrow Pencil ($24) for controlled application.
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Getting Glossy
Add a touch of gloss on your lids and lips to create a beautiful, dewy makeup look. You can use Danessa Myricks' Dew Wet Hydrating and Highlighting Balm ($24) in Clear to add sheen to multiple areas.
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Double Trouble Wings
Draw attention to your eyes with a thin double wing. Adding voluminous, lifted false lashes can further accent your eye shape.
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Opulent Beauty
This makeup look (and its accompanying accessories) exudes opulence. The sharp wing eyeliner, contoured cheekbones, and voluminous lashes are a few of our favorite elements of this glam.
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Fiery Red
To achieve this fiery look, blend a shimmery red eyeshadow across your lids. For a glossy red lip, line your lips with Hourglass'Shape & Sculpt Lip Liner($29) in Incite 7 and InnBeauty Project's Candy Apple Glaze Lip Oil ($18).
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Gorgeous Graphic Liner
Get creative with your eyeliner this summer. Using a liquid liner to create dynamic shapes and lines will draw attention to your eyes in the best way.
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Blue Double Wing
For those wanting to add a subtle pop of color to their makeup look, consider a deep blue eyeliner moment. Use Lancôme's Drama Liqui-Pencil Longwear Eyeliner ($25) in Parisian Night to achieve a similar look.
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Berry Lips
A berry lip? Yes, please. Since the lipstick is a deeper hue, the soft peach eyeshadow and rosy blush add a summery touch to the look.
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Barbie Pink Eyeshadow
If your wedding attire includes pops of pink, make sure your eyeshadow complements the look. Swipe pink eyeshadow across your lids, highlighting the inner corner as well. Finish the look with a thick wing and voluminous lashes.
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Statement Lips and Eyes
While we tend to keep our eye makeup simple when wearing a red lip, this look makes a case for pairing a bold lip with a statement eye look. Swipe a rich brown eyeshadow across your lid and finish with an inky black wing.