Bridal & Events

When Should I Get a Spray Tan Before a Wedding?

Wedding-week timing is the question brides ask most. The short answer: trial your tan weeks ahead, and schedule the final tan ahead of the wedding day so the color has fully developed and settled. Here's how to build the full countdown.

The bridal countdown

3–4 weeks before: trial tan — test depth, undertone, and how the color wears on your skin.
1 week before: finish waxing, facials, and any beauty prep at least 48 hours before your final tan.
The day before your final tan: last full exfoliation.
Ahead of the wedding: final tan, booked so color fully develops before the day.
Wedding morning: no products on skin; your glow is already set.

Why not the day before the wedding?

A spray tan needs its development window and first rinse before it's truly finished. Tanning too close to the event leaves no buffer for the rinse, the settling period, or life's little surprises — and wedding mornings have no spare hours. Book ahead so the tan is done, rinsed, and glowing before the dress goes on.

Bringing the bridal party?

A private Spray Tanning Soirée reserves the studio for your whole group — custom color for each guest across a 120+ minute window, priced per tan per person. It's the easiest way to get everyone glowing together without juggling separate appointments.

Common questions

Should I get a trial spray tan before my wedding?

Yes — a trial 3–4 weeks ahead lets you test the depth in real light and photos, and adjust before the final tan.

Can the studio tan my whole bridal party?

Yes — the Spray Tanning Soirée is a private studio group experience, priced per tan per person. House Calls can also come to your getting-ready location.

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