One of the most common questions we get from brides at Beauty Brigade is:
“What’s the difference between natural glam and soft glam?” and even more importantly, “Which one should I choose for my wedding day?”

The answer? It depends on your style, your comfort level with makeup, and how you want to look in your photos.

Both natural glam and soft glam are timeless, radiant, and wedding-day perfect, but they serve two slightly different vibes. So let’s break it down – 

What Is Natural Glam?

Natural glam is basically your everyday makeup… but elevated.

This is the perfect bridal look for our low-maintenance babes who want to look and feel like themselves, just with a little extra polish. Think, “I woke up like this” but better.
Your skin will look fresh and dewy, your features enhanced, not masked. It’s soft, clean, and effortless.

What to expect with a Natural Glam bridal look:

• Sheer to medium foundation or tinted moisturizer
• Minimal eyeshadow (usually 1–2 neutral shades)
• Subtle blush and bronzer for a natural glow
  Light or no contouring
  Soft lashes or mascara only

Natural glam can appear very subtle in professional photography. If you want to keep things ultra-minimal, this look is your girl. Just know that delicate details may not show up as prominently in pictures.

What Is Soft Glam?

Soft glam is a step up from natural, but a step down from full glam.
It’s polished, glowing, and just the right amount of “snatched” without feeling heavy. Soft glam brings the drama, in the classiest way. It’s sophisticated, romantic, and a little more “done” than natural glam, without crossing into bold or overly heavy territory.

What to expect with a Soft Glam bridal look:

• Medium to full-coverage foundation with a skin-like finish
• Contour and highlight for definition and glow
• Smudged eyeliner and dimensional eyeshadow
• Lashes that enhance (without overwhelming)
  Defined lips and sculpted cheekbones
  

This is the look we highly recommend for brides who want their makeup to show up beautifully in professional photography. The enhanced definition ensures your glam translates flawlessly in every light.

So… Which Look Should You Choose?

Here’s the truth, babe: You can’t go wrong with either. But if you’re still torn, here are a few things to consider:

Ask Yourself…	Go Natural Glam If…	Go Soft Glam If…
Do you wear makeup every day?	You like light coverage or rarely wear makeup.	You love a polished, defined look.
How do you want to look in photos?	You want a no-makeup makeup vibe.	You want your glam to pop in photos.
Are you planning an outdoor wedding or elopement?	Natural glam works beautifully in natural light.	Soft glam adds definition, even in bright sunlight.
Do you want to look like you on your big day?	Always—but with a little glow.	Still you—but with a subtle red-carpet vibe.

Still unsure? That’s what your Bridal Trial is for! During your trial with us, we can test both styles to find your perfect fit.

Book Your Bridal Trial with Beauty Brigade

Whether you’re team “barely-there” or all about that glow-up, our Orlando-based team of pro artists will help you find a look that feels like you, elevated.

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