The one thing that seems to be on the brain this week is whether to be tan for the wedding or just my natural white self.  As you can see from pictures, I am extremely fair, fairer than most, although I tan extremely well if I get some sun.  Over the last couple years I’ve decided that being tan is completely not worth it!  The effects of tanning can range from premature aging to cancer.  Who wants that? 

A good alternative to real tanning is sunless tanner, such as Mystic tan.  My only suggestion is:  try this out way in advance and take pictures.  You might think that you aren’t orange, but in pictures you might think otherwise.  Additional problems you might experience are uneven application (especially on your hands and feet) and the smell of the product the day after application.

The conclusion I’ve made: I’m going to remain my pale self for the wedding day.