ALL brides look beautiful on their wedding day.

There’s something about that cocktail of nervousness and excitement that brings a luminescence to their skin.

However, if you want to look stunning all day long, nothing beats the services of a beauty professional.

One such person is Sue Carter of Image salon in Ipswich.

Sue has a wealth of experience in making brides look incredible on their big day, enhancing their natural beauty, defining their features and giving their skin that ‘just married’ glow.

An award-winning make-up artist, Sue worked for Lancome for many years, following their professional training to become an expert not only applying make-up but also in colour analysis, to find the perfect shades for your face and skin tone.

Bridal consultations are free by appointment at Image, with brides encouraged to take along ideas and accessories to give Sue a feel for their big day.

Afterwards a trial can be arranged, where Sue will work step by step to achieve the look that you desire – whether it be fresh-faced or glamorous.

Make-up-wise Sue uses the Jane Iredale range of mineral cosmetics (www.janeirdale.com). Only available in salons, Jane Iredale make-up is completely natural with no mineral oils, parabens or other nasties – in fact, it’s enriched with ingredients that are not only good for your skin, but also have light diffusing properties for a flawless look.

The foundation is also a concealer, base and natural SPF20, minimising the amount of products used on the skin.

Of course, make-up’s not the only reason to visit Image, as there’s a whole range of treatments available to pamper you in the lead up to your celebration.

For problem skin that needs refining try a Dermalogica facial or Dermabrasion, which will refresh the face and give it a smooth surface ideal for those wedding photographs.

For your lumpy bumpy bits try a Universal Contour Wrap (www.universalcontourwrap.com) which could help you lose up to six inches in the run-up to your wedding, with a lifting and toning affect.

If you’ve got very light or short eyelashes, make an appointment at Image for eyelash extensions. Lasting up to six weeks, the extensions are ideal for brides who want to make a statement with their eyes, being individually applied for a fuller and longer look.

As for your hands, Image, says Sue, is very good at nails with many loyal clients returning again and again to have their paws pampered at the salon.

A full nail service is available including anything from a tidy-up and French polish to colour gels, overlays and extensions.

If you want to feel fabulous on your wedding day, speak to Image.

The salon is open from Monday to Saturday with late opening on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Call 01473 222188 or go to www.imagesalon.co.uk for more information.