Booking your bridal makeup artist can be a difficult decision, and many decisions and questions come along with it! My goal is to make this aspect of your wedding planning as smooth and simple as possible. To get you started, here are some of my most frequently asked questions.

• How do I book you as my makeup artist?

  You can send a bridal inquiry with me directly by going to the “Contact/Inquire” section on my website. Please be as detailed as possible about your needs for your big day! From there I will send you my rates, and a contract that you can return along with your non-refundable deposit to secure your date. If you choose to do so, we can then schedule your bridal trial. Reminder: Your wedding date is not officially secured until I receive the deposit. A bridal trial is an optional service, and is an additional cost.

• How far in advance should I book my makeup artist for my wedding date?

  Wedding vendors book up very quickly, and very far in advance. The wedding boom is here! I’m already booking into the next year. Typically you should be booking your artists AT MINIMUM 6 months to a year before your wedding.

• Will you travel to my event?

  Yes, I will come to you! You will receive your travel fee information with your wedding quote. Any valet/parking fees are also to be paid by the bride.

• I’m a nervous about booking right away without a trial first. Can I book my trial and give a deposit at a later date?
  Due to high demand and limited trial date availability I am unable to reserve your date without a deposit.

• How long does a makeup application take for each client?

  I typically like to book out between 45 minutes to an hour per client. Depending on the size of your party and the amount of time you have available to get everyone ready, I may need to bring a second or third artist with me which is no extra cost to you, other than their additional travel fee. Expect an early morning!

• Can you accommodate large bridal parties?

  Yes, I can! I have many amazing artists who I’m able to bring with me to assist on wedding days if needed. This second artist is no extra cost to you other than paying their travel fee. I do have a minimum of 4 services for wedding days.

• Where is best for us to get ready?

  One of the most important things that helps the morning of your wedding run smoothly is having plenty of space for everyone. Makeup/Hair needs ample space to be able to work efficiently. Making sure there are large/long tables, chairs and outlets is essential. Setups that don’t work are coffee tables, beds, end tables, etc. Ideally, if your venue has a bridal suite available that is always best! This allows for plenty of space for your vendors to work, and gives you room for things like food, drinks, and your dresses. Please make sure that the venue will allow you to start getting ready there by the time we have set on our schedule. Many venues will not allow you in the bridal suite until after we need to start getting ready in the morning!

• What time should my bridal party be ready by?

  Your photographer should determine your ready time if they are doing getting ready photos/pre-ceremony photos, and I will create a makeup schedule and work backwards from there. Your bridesmaids should be finished at least 30 minutes before you step into your dress. Wedding day makeup typically takes around 4-6 hours total.

• How long in advance should I have my bridal trial?

  I typically like to schedule bridal trials between 3-6 months prior to your wedding day! My bridal trials are held Monday-Thursday only due to my weekends being filled with weddings.

• Do you offer hair services as well?

  I do not offer bridal hair services, but I am more than happy to recommend amazing hair stylists I work with! I have a section on my website under “Vendor Recs” where I list amazing vendors of all types that you can refer to. Let them know I sent you!

• Do you offer airbrush makeup?

  I do not offer airbrush makeup. Airbrush unfortunately does not always work well for every skin type, and I can customize your look much more efficiently with the other products I carry in my kit! Your makeup will last all night long, trust me!