Your wedding day is one of the most photographed moments of your life — and nothing complements your dress, makeup, and overall confidence quite like a flawless, natural glow. A professional bridal spray tan enhances your skin tone, evens complexion, and photographs beautifully under every light.
At Be Bronze Studio, we’ve worked with countless brides, celebrity clients, and wedding planners, and we know exactly how to create a wedding-day glow that looks radiant — never orange, streaky, or overdone. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about getting a spray tan for your wedding, from the perfect timing to expert prep and aftercare tips.
Why Brides Choose a Professional Spray Tan for Their Wedding
A wedding spray tan isn’t about looking “tan” — it’s about looking healthy, even, and luminous.
Benefits of a bridal spray tan:
Enhances muscle tone and definition in photos
Evens out redness, tan lines, and discoloration
Complements bridal makeup and white dresses
Boosts confidence without sun damage
Professional airbrush spray tans are customized to your skin tone, undertone, and wedding aesthetic, ensuring a natural finish that lasts through your rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and honeymoon.
Wedding beauty experts agree that spray tans are one of the most popular pre-wedding treatments because they create a glowing, even complexion without sun exposure.
When to Get a Spray Tan Before Your Wedding (The Ideal Timeline)
One of the most common questions brides ask is:
“How many days before my wedding should I get a spray tan?”
✔ Trial Spray Tan: 3–4 Weeks Before
Your trial tan allows us to:
Test the perfect shade for your skin tone
See how the color develops and fades
Pair it with your makeup trial and dress fittings
This step is essential, especially if you’ve never had a spray tan before.
Final Wedding Spray Tan: 2–3 Days Before
We recommend your final spray tan 48–72 hours before your wedding day. This gives the color time to fully develop, settle evenly, and look its absolute best.
Bridal Spray Tan Timeline at a Glance
4–6 weeks before:
Book your bridal spray tan trial
3–4 weeks before:
Complete trial tan + finalize shade
1 week before:
Hydrate skin daily, avoid new products
2–3 days before wedding:
Final spray tan appointment
Wedding day:
Glow confidently
How to Prepare for Your Wedding Spray Tan (Step-by-Step)
Proper prep is the secret to a long-lasting, streak-free bridal tan.
Exfoliate Thoroughly
Exfoliate 2–3 days before your appointment using a gentle exfoliant or exfoliating mitt. Focus on elbows, knees, ankles, and wrists.
Shave or Wax in Advance
Complete any shaving or waxing at least 24–48 hours before your spray tan to avoid irritation or uneven absorption.
Hydrate Your Skin
Moisturize daily leading up to your appointment but do not apply lotion on the day of your tan.
Arrive Product-Free
On spray tan day, avoid:
Lotion
Deodorant
Makeup
Oils or perfumes
Clean, dry skin ensures the most even color. Read about why product free skin is essential to skin prep
What to Wear to Your Bridal Spray Tan Appointment
Choosing the right outfit matters more than you think.
We recommend:
Loose, dark clothing
Strapless or loose-fitting bras (or no bra)
Flip-flops or slides
Avoid tight straps, jeans, or leggings immediately after your tan to prevent lines or friction.
Bridal Spray Tan Aftercare: How to Make Your Glow Last
Your tan doesn’t stop at the appointment, aftercare is key.
First Rinse
Follow your technician’s instructions on when to rinse (typically 8–12 hours). Use lukewarm water only, no soap during the first rinse.
Moisturize Daily
Apply a gentle, oil-free moisturizer morning and night to extend your tan’s life and maintain even fading. Don’t forget moisturizing supports healthy skin a.nd longevity
Avoid These Tan-Faders
Long hot showers
Chlorine pools
Excessive sweating
Exfoliating products
Bridal Spray Tan FAQs
Should I do a trial spray tan?
Yes — especially if this is your first spray tan or you want to ensure the perfect shade for photos.
Will a spray tan rub off on my wedding dress?
When properly developed and rinsed, a professional spray tan will not transfer onto your dress.
What if I’m nervous about looking too dark?
At Be Bronze Studio, every tan is fully customized. We specialize in natural, skin-like results, never orange or overdone.
Why Brides Trust Be Bronze Studio
Be Bronze Studio is known for luxury, custom airbrush spray tans trusted by celebrities, brides, and professionals alike. With locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, we specialize in wedding-ready glow using clean, skin-loving formulas designed to fade evenly.
Book Your Bridal Spray Tan Consultation
Ready for your perfect wedding glow?
Book your bridal spray tan consultation with Be Bronze Studio and experience the difference of a truly customized, luxury spray tan.