Wedding Day Make Up

purple_butterfly28

Hi all

So I know this is a money saving site and really I should think about doing my own make up on my wedding day, but I know what I'm like for getting stressed and frazzled and panicky and then I start to sweat.
This does not a pretty bride make, and will also make the make up slide off. :mad:

I'm looking into finding a make up artist and think I've found one for a reasonable price of £45 on the day (£40 trial beforehand).
Does anyone have any tips on questions to ask in advance to make sure you are getting a good one? Or questions/ things to look out for at the trial.

Some of the prices I was being quoted seemed crazy £120 on the day and a £70 trial!! :eek: (I know they say you get what you pay for, but I just can't justify that cost, it's more than the groom's suit hire and bridesmaids dresses)

Thanks in advance for any comments.

RachRubyD

Am a Makeup Artist and I charge £30 for Wedding Makeup for bride and £20 for trial. I've just started out so for me its about getting business. I don't understand how people can charge £100+ its pretty simple makeup it just needs to be long lasting. Prehaps she is cheap because like me she is starting out in business. Doesn't mean that the one's who charge more are better.

Most MUA's have a portfolio, wither or not thats online or in person. I'd look out for what brand of makeup she is using. Don't be afraid to ask questions. I normally talk my client through products as am using on them. Not that high end makeup is always the best but its more if its long lasting and for your skin type. Take a picture with flash after your makeup, some makeup has spf in it (but most mua are careful not to use these on weddings) and it causes flashback and a white cast.

Make sure she is prepping your skin and using a primer (to help makeup last) and a eye primer. I'd ask for waterproof mascara just in case as well.

Have your trial before a special event like even your hen night if possible. That way your not wasting the makeup and once you have your desired makeup look for wedding you can ask could she just smoke up your eyes a little or apply a bolder lip.

minerva_windsong

I agree with asking to see a portfolio, especially if you have (or want) a specific 'look' - for example, if you would wear bright lipstick to a really nice meal out, then don't feel like you have to have a typical 'bridal' look just because it's your wedding. A good makeup artist will understand that and will show you those different looks and ask lots of questions about what you're after.


My other tip would be get the trial early in the day if you can, as that way you'll be able to see if it's going to last the full day of the wedding. I did my own makeup but would quite often go to work with a full face of makeup when I was practising to make sure it would hold up!

lexilex

This isn't something I've started looking at myself yet but I just wanted to recommend finding somebody who does airbrushing makeup. I had it done for the first time last year when I was a guest at a wedding and it was fantastic. It looked completely flawless and stayed looking like this all day with only minimal touch-ups needed. I would recommend it to anyone!

purple_butterfly28

Hi ladies

Thanks so much for the responses and tips.
I especially like the idea of getting it done early in the day for my hen or an event so I can see how long it lasts.
The cheapest MUA actually offers the airbase make up which I am intrigued by! Especially now you have recommended it lexilex
Think I definitely need to ask what make up brands they use and arrange a trial.
I guess if the trial doesn't work I can find another or do it myself

Just don't want the disaster of bright red blush cheeks on the day, especially if I'm drinking as they go quite red anyways! :rotfl:

Thanks again ladies xx

sammy102

Hi there, I can recommend jennikeel.com very flexible packages for all makeup requirements, including weddings. I would have no hesitation in using her again.

pawsies

I was just reading another forum where the person was going to a department store on the day of her wedding to get her make up done by a make up artist instore (for free).

Is that possible for you?

You could always go and have a trial, see what you think and ask that person whether they would consider doing your make up at your wedding if you like the style.

bowledover81

Have you thought about doing your own make up? I did mine, and although I spent a fair amount on the specific products I wanted to use (I didn't have to though), I got the look I wanted and looked like a good version on myself.

If this is something you would consider my tips are:

Visit department store make up counters, explain you are a bride and are looking for a foundation that does not "flash back" in photography (I used Nars Sheer glow), and they will colourmatch you and give you a sample (usually enough for 7 days ).

Wear an eyeshadow primer (Urban decay primer potion is the one I use).

Watch Youtube videos from people like Jaclyn Hill and Lisa Eldridge who did a series of wedding make up videos.

Remember, only you know what you look like at your best and you want to look like the best version of yourself...I've never had a make up artist do my make up who could make me look better and more natural, than I could myself (please don't be offended MUA's, this is just my experience).