How To Find A Makeup Artist For Your Wedding
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How To Pick Your Wedding Makeup Artist Can Be Overwhelming, But There Are Many Things You Can Consider Before Making That Decision
Let Me Help You Figure Out The Best Way To Decide
If I could give you my ultimate piece of advice before we dive in, it would be that once you have found "the one," get in touch and book them right away. Doing research and deciding who you would like on your day may lead to disappointment if you are not quick to get them booked.
Do not believe the many articles that say to book your makeup artist 3–6 months before the wedding; ideally, booking should be 12–18 months prior.
Let’s Dive Into My Top 7 Tips For Finding Your Perfect Makeup Artist
What style of makeup do you normally wear?
It is good to think about how you like to wear your makeup. Do you like a fresh-faced and natural look? Do you prefer a matte or dewy finish to the skin? Do you want to play with your eyes and create a more glamorous look? Do you like a soft glam or a full-on glam look?
Once you know where you normally stand with your makeup, you can start to piece together how you want to envision yourself on your wedding day.
Are you looking to have a different look on your wedding day, or are you still keeping with your usual style?
Do you think you would like to try something different from your usual style? Or still, look like yourself and stick to what makes you feel comfortable?
Answering this question and the previous question will help lay the foundations for the type of makeup artist you want to research. If you do not want to change the way you usually look, you will want to find makeup artists whose styles are similar to yours and who specialise in that particular style.
Search for makeup artists on Google and see whose style of makeup resonates with you. Does the makeup artist gallery speak to you? Do you like their makeup style?
If you are looking for a more natural approach to makeup, search for “natural wedding makeup” or “natural style of makeup.” You should find makeup artists who have specified on their website that they create a natural look in their makeup. You want to look through their work and see if the pictures show you what you are after.
Have a look at their gallery of images and see how consistent their style is and if they truly specialise in the type of makeup you want. You will see a pattern in their work that demonstrates their niche. Every makeup artist has their own style of work. We all tend to niche into a particular look.
When you look at and read through the website, do you feel a connection? Do you already feel at ease?
If you like what you see with past clients, look through their websites and read what they have written. It is not just the makeup that needs to tick the boxes; you need to feel a connection with the person. Do they give you confidence? Can you see yourself being at ease with them?
Remember, you invite them to spend the morning of your wedding with you; you want to like them and have a sense that you will get along. Your makeup artist is one of the last suppliers to see you before you get married. You want the mood and tone to be perfect in the morning—zero stress, no drama, no awkwardness, and no feeling uncomfortable.
Can you sense their passion and professionalism?
So you feel connected, like you cannot imagine them not being with you on your wedding morning, which is incredible! The other thing you want to pick up from their website is how professional they seem with how they present themselves and write. Do you feel like you could rely on them? Will they have your back?
Something else you want to get a feel for is their passion! You want to know that the makeup artist genuinely loves being part of a bride’s day. If you do not get that vibe, they may not be the right person for you. Passion and skill are two big things in my eyes when it comes to weddings. The artist has got to love what they do to give the best energy for the morning. The last thing you want is to book someone who does wedding makeup, and to them, it’s about the paycheck, not how they are making you feel or creating a memorable experience for you.
Read reviews from past clients.
So you like the style of makeup, you feel connected to the artist, and you can see and feel their passion and professionalism. This is great! The next thing you want to do is read a few reviews, either on their website or on Google. This will help you build a picture of what they are like and how well they treat their clients.
Reading past brides experiences is gold!
They will help you paint a picture of how your morning will go, what they are like as individuals, and how their past brides felt. What was their client’s experience? Are they openly saying they would recommend them? And does it give you an insight into how their wedding morning went? It is good to get an idea of who you are considering booking; it can seem nerve-wracking to make a commitment before you have even met them at a trial.
7. Have a look at their frequently asked questions.
It is a good idea to check out their FAQs, especially if you have questions in mind already. Reading through them will make you feel more comfortable than you already do at this stage. Double check their terms and conditions to see if they are available online to ensure you are satisfied.
Let me introduce myself!
I am Nicola! I started my business with one goal in mind, to help other women feel good about themselves and confident in their skin.
I have always been a firm believer in the idea that you should not hide your natural beauty. Makeup should be used to enhance what you have and the features you love. You will find me creating beautiful looks for brides-to-be and providing one-on-one makeup lessons.
My signature style is natural, healthy-looking skin.
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