The New Wedding Prep: Fillers, Facials and Laser Treatments
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Christina Tait prepared for her wedding with a yearlong beauty regimen including Botox, microneedling, lip filler, laser treatments, and monthly Hydrafacials to address uneven skin tone, redness, and acne.
- She found traditional medications like Accutane ineffective and harsh, but saw significant improvements shortly after starting her medi spa treatments, resulting in flawless makeup application on her wedding day.
- Many brides now pursue non-surgical aesthetic treatments such as injectables, fillers, lasers, and microcurrent therapies to achieve youthful, glowing skin ahead of their weddings.
- According to Zola’s 2026 First Look Report, nearly 23% of Gen Z couples plan to get Botox, fillers, or similar treatments before their weddings, highlighting a growing trend among younger brides.
- Wedding beauty prep extends beyond the ceremony itself, with brides wanting to look their best for engagement parties, bridal showers, and bachelorette events.
