Is Your Wedding Coming Up? Here’s When to Get Botox and Filler Before the Big Day

If you’re preparing for your wedding day, you’ve likely thought about every detail—from the dress to the venue to the flowers to the photographer. But have you thought about how you want your skin to look in those once-in-a-lifetime photos?

Brides, grooms, and wedding party members who want to look and feel their best often call FreshRx in Fallston, Maryland for wedding specific Botox and dermal filler treatments. Whether you're dealing with forehead lines, smile lines, or just want a refreshed, well-rested glow, the right injectable timeline can help you achieve stunning, natural-looking results in time for the big day.

Here’s everything you need to know about when to schedule your Botox and filler appointments before your wedding—plus how to make sure you still look like you, just a little more radiant.

When Should You Get Botox Before Your Wedding?

Botox (or similar neuromodulators like Xeomin or Dysport) is a fantastic option for softening:

• Forehead lines

• Frown lines between the brows (a.k.a. "11s")

• Crow’s feet around the eyes

• Lip lines

• Gummy smile

But timing is everything when it comes to Botox before your wedding.

Ideal Botox Timeline: 4–8 weeks before your wedding

Why? Botox takes up to 14 days to fully kick in and smooth fine lines. Getting treated at least a month in advance allows plenty of time for adjustments, especially if this is your first time.

If you’re a Botox regular, scheduling your appointment 4 weeks out is usually perfect. If it’s your first time, 8 weeks allows time to do a touch-up or make changes if necessary.

When Should You Get Filler Before Your Wedding?

Dermal fillers (like Juvederm, Revanesse, Restylane, RHA, etc) are ideal for:

• Enhancing lips

• Smoothing smile lines (nasolabial folds)

• Lifting cheeks

• Contouring the jawline or chin

• Improving under-eye hollows (tear troughs)

Unlike Botox, filler provides pretty instant results—but it can take a couple of weeks for swelling or bruising to go down completely and for the product to settle beautifully into place and look its very best.

Ideal Filler Timeline: 6–10 weeks before your wedding

This gives you:

• Time to fully heal and let all residual swelling and inflammation resolve

• A follow-up opportunity if you need a touch-up or adjustment

• Space to get used to your new look (especially if it’s your first time with filler)

For lip filler, in particular, 8 weeks out is ideal—brides often want soft, natural lips that enhance their smile without looking “done,” so it's a great idea to leave time before the wedding so there is no stress attached to your treatment!

Should I Get Botox or Filler Before Engagement Photos or Bridal Showers?

Yes! If you're planning professional photos before the wedding—like an engagement shoot or bridal portraits—plan your treatments around those dates, not just the wedding. It's a good idea to use the same general timing as your wedding plan: at least 4–6 weeks before photos so you look rested, refreshed, and confident in every close-up.

Keep in mind, however, if you are planning your very first Botox treatment, best results take time and consistency! It often takes 1-2 years to plan a wedding, so starting Botox treatments at the beginning of your wedding planning journey is a great plan. Getting treated consistently (every 4 months or so) over 2 years will yield MUCH better results on your wedding day than if you just get 1 treatment 6 weeks before your wedding.

Is It Safe to Try Botox or Filler for the First Time Before a Wedding?

Absolutely—but with the right injector and the right timing.

At FreshRx, Nurse Practitioner Ellen takes a conservative, artistic approach that prioritizes natural results and your unique facial anatomy. If you're afraid of looking overfilled or over-treated, FreshRx is the place for you! If this is your first experience with Botox or filler, NP Ellen will guide you through every step so you know what to expect, how it will look, and how long results will last. Ellen also prides herself on how accessible she makes herself to patients; she offers a direct phone line to her that she has on her at all times, so you won’t be waiting around fo rresponses from her—your questions are seen and handled quickly.

What If I Want a “Glow Up” Without Looking Different?

This is one of the most common concerns from brides, grooms, and everyone prepping for big events in Fallston, Harford County, and the surrounding areas. You want to look fresh and well-rested, not “frozen” or “done.”

That can absolutely be achieved! With subtle Botox to smooth movement lines and small amounts of strategically placed filler, you'll see:

• Softened facial folds and fewer unflattering shadows on the face

• Enhanced features without changing your face

• A smoother, brighter appearance to the skin, especially on camera

Where to Get Botox and Filler Before a Wedding in Maryland

If you're looking for Botox or filler near Bel Air, Fallston, Harford County, or the Baltimore area, FreshRx offers a private, boutique experience with a personalized touch.

As a board-certified nurse practitioner with years of experience in both medical aesthetics and wellness, Ellen Lancaster helps patients feel confident—not overdone. She treats one person at a time in a calm, one-on-one environment with no rushed appointments and no pressure.

Whether you’re the bride, groom, mother of the bride, or part of the bridal party, give NP Ellen a call, nothing makes her happier than helping her patients glow from the inside out.

Let’s Plan Your Wedding-Ready Skin Together

If you're getting married and thinking about Botox or filler, don’t wait until the last minute! Booking your consultation months to even a year before your wedding gives you and your injector time to plan the perfect, natural-looking aesthetic treatment schedule that fits with your event timeline.

📍FreshRx is conveniently located at 2307 Belair Rd, Fallston, MD 21047, and serves patients from Bel Air, Baltimore, Harford County, and surrounding areas.

📞 Text or call 410-929-6051 to book your appointment or schedule your consultation.

Let’s make sure your skin looks as good as your dress does. 💍✨