Strapless wedding gowns and backless bridesmaids’ dresses are driving brides to insist on tanning as part of wedding preparation. But friends shouldn't make friends tan.

Skin cancer caused by tanning is on the rise. The American Academy of Dermatology expects more than 1.3 million cases this year.

Brides who think they need a "base" tan to look stunning at the wedding should think twice before going into a tanning booth, advise the skin experts at Borba...