Liquid lipsticks last the longest, but some people find them drying. A long-wear bullet is more comfortable and still holds up through a long day, especially with a liner underneath.

MAC Macximal Silky Matte in Cool Teddy is a cool deep beige with up to twelve hours of wear. Gucci Long Lasting Satin in Moira Sienna is a sienna raspberry with a satin finish. NARS Powermatte in Mogador is a brick red that is transfer-resistant. Givenchy Le Rouge Velvet in Chiffon Crush is a beige nude with a blurring finish. GUERLAIN Kiss Kiss Blur Matte in Blooming Lily is a delicate beige that is kiss-proof and enriched with honey. Marc Jacobs Beauty Heart On in Love Drunk is a peach pink with a soft shine. CHANEL Rouge Allure Velvet Intense in Rouge Vie is a rich red, and Armani Beauty Lip Power Matte is a long-lasting, comfortable matte.

Pairing tip: blot after the first coat, then apply a second. Two thin layers last far longer than one thick one.

What I would skip: a brand new lipstick on the wedding day itself. Wear it once before, for a full day, so you know how it fades and whether it dries out.

Lip liners are the secret to a lip that lasts. Fill in the whole lip with a long-wear pencil and your lipstick has something to grip, and when it fades, the liner is still there underneath.

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pink Venus is waterproof and transfer-proof. Fenty Beauty Trace'd Out in Thugz Blush Too is a dusty rose that lasts up to eight hours. MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Extreme in Wherever Walnut is a smudge-proof warm rose nude. Hourglass Shape & Sculpt in Tempt 3 is a mid-tone pink beige that resists transfer. Haus Labs The Edge in Rose Silk is a transfer-proof neutral nude rose. NATASHA DENONA I Need A Nude Lip Liner in Cherry Blossom is a creamy matte nude pink. Westman Atelier Lip Shape in Petal glides on without tugging, and the Trish McEvoy Long-Wear Lip Liner is made to last all night.

How to use them: line, fill the whole lip, then apply lipstick. Blot, and dust a little translucent powder through a tissue for extra hold.

What I would skip: a gloss on top for photos. It looks great for five minutes, then moves. If you want shine, add a tiny dab to the center just before the photographer calls you over.

The plan is simple. Line and fill your lips with a long-wear pencil, apply a liquid lipstick or long-wear bullet, blot, and apply once more. Test the combination on an ordinary day first. At the wedding, keep the liner and lipstick in your clutch for a touch-up after dinner, when most color disappears. A small balm helps too if the liquid starts to feel dry. With that routine, the best long lasting lipstick is the one you tested and trust, and it will still look right at the last dance.