Hair & Makeup Trial

I briefly mentioned this topic in one of my ‘Tuesdays Tip of the Week’ section, however, I thought it deserved a little more attention. Every bride wants to feel beautiful on their wedding day. Chances are you have thought about this day for a long time and have some idea of how you would like to look. Sometimes translating your thoughts and ideas of how you should look is more easily said than done. This is why it is incredibly important to set up consultations and trials with both your hair and makeup people.

Important tips:

• Bring images of hair & makeup looks, including those that you do and do not like.
• If there are specific products that you love and would like for your makeup artist to use, please bring them to your trial. Your makeup artist should be happy to incorporate them. On the other hand, if you know you don’t want your makeup artist to use any certain products (such as foundation) make sure you let them know from the beginning of your session.
• Bring a picture (and if all possibly a swatch) of your dress. This will give your stylist and makeup artist a better understanding of the complete look they will help you to create.
• If you have pre-selected any hair accessories you plan to wear (veil, fresh flowers), bring them to the trial.
• Once your trial is complete, have your stylist or makeup artist take pictures of the finished look(s). You may want to try several different looks. Keeping a record of what you did and did not like will help to make your special day go more smoothly and stress free.