Cosmo bride: it's high wedding season and you're bound to be swept up in the frenzy. Whether you are the one walking down the aisle (yikes!) or just hoping to bag the best man at one of your friends' nuptials, we're here to deliver advice you won't find anywhere else.(tips on beauty, hair care, choosing a veil)

Get a Stay-Put Veil

Since you've probably given veils about five seconds' thought before now, choosing from the variety of long, short, lacy, etc., versions can be overwhelming. You'll just have to experiment. As important as finding the right style however is selecting one that won't fall victim to overzealous hugs. Your best bet is a veil that is already attached to a hair comb. "A fine wire comb is the best way to attach it to your hair, since it shouldn't budge once you insert it," says NYC stylist and salon owner John Barrett, who worked on Catherine Zeta-Jones's wedding-day do. Barrett's stay-put strategies:

* In the spot where you plan to attach the veil, create a secure base by teasing a section of hair, then combing it down and slipping the comb in at the top of it.

* Since you can never be too safe, use two bobby pins to reinforce the comb by crisscrossing them over it but hiding them under the top layer of your hair.

Conditioner Caution

What we're about to say may make your hair stand on end: Skip conditioner the day of your wedding. Why? Extrasoft strands are too slippery and won't hold a style throughout the night, says Yann Varin, NYC salon owner. Instead, do a deep-conditioning treatment one week before. "You'll have ...