The Dallas Bride's Aesthetic Prep Timeline (12 Months Out to Week Of)
Published 2026-02-27 • Summer House Editorial Team
Getting married in Dallas means navigating a packed social calendar, brutal summer heat, and cameras everywhere from the engagement party to the rehearsal dinner. Aesthetic prep isn't about changing how you look — it's about making sure you look like yourself on the best possible version of your skin. This timeline breaks down what to do and when, so nothing gets rushed and nothing gets skipped.
12 to 6 Months Out: Foundation Work
The further out you start, the more options you have. If you're considering any new injectables — filler, Botox, or both — 12 months gives you time to see how your face responds, make adjustments, and let everything settle naturally. Starting early also means there's no pressure. If you want to add volume to your cheeks or soften your jawline, doing that a year out lets you wear it through daily life and decide if you love it before it's locked in for wedding photos.
Skincare treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, or laser work are best started at this stage too. These treatments build results over multiple sessions and need time between appointments to fully take effect. A good injector will help you map out a realistic schedule based on your skin goals, your budget, and your actual wedding date — not just hand you a menu.
3 to 6 Months Out: Refine and Adjust
By now you have a baseline. This is when you refine — topping off filler that's naturally metabolized, adjusting Botox placement if you want more lift or less movement in certain areas, and dialing in your skincare routine. It's also the window to address anything new: if you've noticed more sun damage from a summer in Dallas, this is when to treat it. Laser treatments done here will have healed and settled well before the wedding.
If you're trying a brand-new treatment for the first time, three to six months out is the latest you should start it. That gives you at least one or two rounds and recovery time before you're in a bridal suite with a makeup artist. Never experiment close to the date — stick with what's working.
The Final Month: Maintenance Only
Inside of four weeks, nothing new. This is maintenance territory — a Botox touch-up if you're due, a hydrating facial or light peel you've done before, a routine you trust. Your injector should know your face well by now and can advise on exactly what makes sense at this stage. Filler should be completely settled and any bruising fully resolved before you're in a photographer's lens.
The week before the wedding: keep it simple. A hydrating facial, good sleep, and staying out of the Texas sun are worth more than any last-minute treatment. Arrive at your wedding week with a plan already executed — not a plan you're still executing. That's what a real prep timeline buys you.
FAQ
When is too late to start Botox before a wedding?
Botox takes 10 to 14 days to fully settle, so ideally you want to be at least three weeks out from your wedding date. If you're a regular Botox client who knows how you respond, two weeks can work. If it's your first time, don't start within a month of the wedding.
What if I've never had any treatments — can I still prep for a wedding?
Absolutely. Skincare treatments, facials, and even Botox for the first time can all be started 6 to 12 months out with great results. The key is giving yourself enough runway to see how your skin responds and make any adjustments before the big day.
Need help now?
Call Summer House Medspa at 214-307-1877 to build a bridal prep timeline that fits your wedding date.