Disclaimer: This article contains descriptions of allergic reactions some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.​

The honeymoon period is often depicted as a blissful and perfect time, where newlyweds bask in the glow of their love, free from the stresses of wedding planning.

However, one bride’s dream honeymoon turned into a nightmare due to an unexpected allergic reaction to a common beauty treatment.

Jessica, a bride who had been eagerly anticipating her wedding to her partner of seven years, Brandon, decided to indulge in a bit of pre-wedding pampering.

With the intention of looking her best for the big day, she went for what she thought was a routine eyebrow waxing.

The morning after the waxing, Jessica woke up to find her eyelids and forehead inflamed, bright red, and severely swollen.

Her eyes were nearly swollen shut—a shocking sight that she shared with her followers on social media.

Jessica decided to indulge herself with her soon-to-be husband before their wedding day. Credit: TikTok/@the.kind.duo

‘Is this how you thought day one of our honeymoon would be going,’ she asked Brandon.

‘Not what I thought I’d be waking up to the day after our wedding,’ Brandon jokingly replied.

The couple's plans for a romantic honeymoon were put on hold as they sought medical attention for Jessica's allergic reaction.

She shared that while she had experienced reactions before, this one was particularly severe.

Brandon, being a supportive partner, reassured Jessica of her beauty, despite the unfortunate circumstances.

The incident sparked a wave of sympathy and advice from social media users.

Many were quick to point out that Jessica broke a cardinal rule for wedding preparations.

‘Getting waxed the day before and getting a spray tan is literally a big no-no; the whole wedding is ruined,’ one of her followers wrote.

‘Oh noo! You’re not meant to do any waxing on the face after 7 days out from your event,’ another commented.

Some shared their own experiences and expressed their hopes for a swift recovery.

‘This happened to me too. I had my eyebrows waxed and I was puffy and itchy, then I put makeup on and got a huge infection,’ she said.

The outpouring of well wishes and shared experiences served as a reminder that beauty treatments, while often seen as routine, can have serious consequences if not approached with care.

As Jessica and Brandon's experience shows, even when things don't go as planned, having a sense of humour and the support of your partner can make all the difference.

Credit: @the.kind.duo / TikTok​

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Key Takeaways

• A bride suffered a severe allergic reaction after getting her eyebrows waxed just two days before her wedding.
• The allergic reaction caused her eyelids and forehead to become red and swollen, and it persisted into her honeymoon.
• Social media users emphasised how waxing close to a significant event like a wedding is a big risk, as exhibited by Jessica's experience.
• Despite the ordeal, Brandon, the groom, reassured his new wife that she was still beautiful, and the couple sought medical attention for her condition.

Have you or someone you know ever experienced a beauty treatment gone wrong? What advice would you give to those preparing for a big event? Share your stories and tips in the comments below.

 

[Jo Piper3]

Glad the ending was happy in spite of the allergic reaction.

 

[marni]

My mum was allergic to face cream many years ago, she was h able to see gor at least a week

 

[Iturate]

Trying out a facial and makeup weeks before my wedding ended with my face literally cracking up and falling off. Lol

 

[Luckyus]

Gone are the days when a bit pre-wedding pampering.invovled Alum and a litlle bit thoughtful macrame of pubic hair?

 

[Gsr]

Bet she’s glad she didn’t have her bikini line waxed as well, ouchy.