Bridal Glow Q&A: Radiant Road Mobile Spray Tans in Iowa
Hey, Bride,
I promised you more from Radiant Road Mobile Spray Tans, and today I get to share it all. After chatting with the owner, it became so clear why brides can’t stop raving about her. She’s not just offering color—she’s giving brides a calm, confidence-boosting experience that leaves them glowing in every sense of the word.
From custom-matched tones to thoughtful prep and aftercare, every detail is designed to make you feel comfortable, natural, and radiant for your wedding day. Whether she comes to you or you visit her welcoming studio in North Liberty, Radiant Road is all about trust, intention, and timeless results.
Here’s our full Q&A so you can hear directly from her:
Q&A with Radiant Road Mobile Spray Tans
Q: What inspired you to start Radiant Road and specialize in bridal spray tans?
A: I started Radiant Road because I saw a gap between what brides wanted—a natural, stress-free glow—and what was commonly offered. Too many brides told me horror stories about looking orange, streaky, or uncomfortable. I knew I could do better. With my background in nursing and a passion for helping women feel their absolute best, I built Radiant Road to be more than just a tan. It’s about creating a calming, uplifting moment in the whirlwind of wedding planning, where a bride can take a breath, feel beautiful, and walk into her day with confidence.
Q: What sets your spray tans apart from others brides might have tried?
A: Trust and intention. Every tan is tailored specifically for the bride in front of me—her skin tone, her dress color, her comfort level, even how the tan will photograph. I use only high-quality solutions and techniques that ensure her glow looks timeless and elegant. Brides tell me all the time that it’s not just the tan, it’s the experience—I show up with warmth, calm, and care so she can relax and actually enjoy the process. And while I love bringing that convenience directly to a bride with mobile tans, I also have a welcoming studio in North Liberty for brides who prefer to come to me.
Q: How do you ensure a bride’s tan looks natural in photos (and not orange or too dark)?
A: Photos are forever, and that’s always in the back of my mind. I custom-blend colors that enhance natural undertones and test shades in advance when possible. My goal is for a bride to look at her wedding album years from now and think, “I looked radiant,” not “I looked overly tanned.” Natural, healthy, glowing skin will always be the standard I uphold.
Q: What’s the ideal timeline for brides to schedule their spray tan before the wedding?
A: I recommend booking your final bridal tan 2–3 days before your wedding. That timing allows the tan to develop into its best, most natural state for photos. For trial tans, I suggest scheduling them at least a month before—maybe aligning it with an engagement shoot or bridal event so you can really see how it wears in real life.
Q: Do you offer trial tans so brides can test out the look before their big day?
A: Always. Trial tans are so valuable. It’s the bride’s chance to see how her glow looks in different lighting, in photos, and with her dress color. We can adjust anything from depth to undertone so when the wedding day comes, she knows exactly what to expect and can walk in with zero worries.
Q: How do you adjust spray tans for different skin tones or styles (like soft natural vs. bronzed glow)?
A: No two brides are the same, and no two tans should be either. Some brides want that subtle champagne glow that feels like “just back from vacation,” while others love a sun-kissed bronzed look. I consider undertones, dress color, and personality. My job isn’t to change her—it’s to highlight the beauty that’s already there.
Q: What tips do you give brides for prepping their skin before the appointment?
A: Healthy skin equals a healthy glow. I guide brides through exfoliating gently, moisturizing consistently in the weeks before, and coming to their appointment with clean, product-free skin. Little details like skipping deodorant or lotion the day of make a huge difference. When a bride follows prep and aftercare, her glow doesn’t just look amazing—it lasts.
If you’ve been dreaming of a glow that looks effortless, natural, and wedding-day ready, Radiant Road is exactly who you want on your vendor team. She blends skill, care, and convenience in a way that takes the stress out of tanning and leaves you feeling confident and radiant for every moment.
You can connect with Radiant Road here:
Instagram: @RadiantRoadSprayTans
Website: radiantroad.com
Let’s show her some love!
Until next time…
XOXO,
Stacia
