This blog is designed for you to get some tips and tricks in the lead up to your bridal makeup trial so you can get the most out of your appointment with your makeup artist & best results!
The Consultation
All of your makeup requirements will be discussed, you and your makeup artist will look at any inspiration you may have. This is also a good time to go through your wedding day timings and put together the running times of the morning with any requirements you may have for the morning.
The Trial
This is the full run-through of your wedding day makeup, the artist will apply the makeup in the way they think you want to look based on your consultation information. It is important to be very clear in your consultation what you may like and not like with makeup looks. It may be perfect on the first go but with your guidance, changes can be made and eyelashes applied if required. You shouldn’t leave disheartened so please voice any concerns if you are not 100% happy. Makeup artists are perfectionists and people pleasers so we want you to love everything about your experience. We want you to tell us if something isn’t right. Your trial is not only a chance to get your makeup spot on for you but also the opportunity for you and your bridal makeup artist to bond and get to know each other to ensure you have the smoothest experience on your wedding morning.
If you can book your hair and makeup on the same day it is helpful seeing your bridal beauty look come together. I recommend booking early with your makeup artist and hairstylist and hopefully if the dates work you can be accommodated on the same trial day. Take your makeup and hair on a night out if you can plan this, this gives you a chance to put the style to the test, gaining others opinion’s (if you want them!) and also allows you to see how everything sits together giving you an opportunity for changes if they need to be made.
Find a Look that is You
Before social media was huge, brides used to ‘scrapbook’ makeup and hair looks from magazines which were so cute. Now life is so much easier with Pinterest if you haven’t discovered the rabbit hole of inspiration you should take a look! It’s easy to make mood-boards of the different aspects of your wedding so it’s always handy to bring along any inspiration you have. whether it’s a makeup board of one picture or 20 it doesn’t matter. It helps your artist visualise your bridal look a get a feel of the day. We love to see photos of your wedding dress, colour scheme, bridesmaid dresses, hairstyle at your bridal makeup trial so we can see the full picture to ensure your makeup will fit in with the style.
What should you wear to the trial?
It’s important to think about what style of top you choose to wear for your makeup trial. Imagine trying to envisage your soft and romantic bridal makeup look with a neon hoodie! Pretty distracting right? Opt for a Neutral top or white top in the same cut as your dress. It doesn’t have to be ivory but just as long as the colour is soft it won’t be too distracting and will complement the makeup. You will really get to feel it coming together especially if you are able to style your hair similar to how you plan to dress it on the wedding day.
If you are wanting to be extra prepared, bring along your bridal jewellery and accessories to your trial to see if your makeup fits with the full look!
Who should you bring to your trial?
Who are you bringing with you to the trial? It goes without saying that you want someone there that you know will be supportive, give kind and honest opinions and who will enjoy the experience. If any members of your bridal party are also having a trial the above info also applies to them as well. Obviously they are there to feel and look beautiful but most importantly to compliment you, the bride. Not overshadow you. It is ok to come alone too, you may not want to show anyone your style/ look you are going for build suspense!
What’s your ‘I can’t live without’?
Is there is a specific way you like your makeup done, for example, really sharp bold eyeliner? Or products that you couldn’t live without? Feel free to come wearing that part of your makeup so the artist can see how you like it to be done. Bring products that you love using if you want to include it in your wedding makeup or a colour that you love or I may have something in my makeup armour that is comparable.
I know it’s exciting when you get things booked in but there is no need to rush booking your consultation in, especially if it’s a year or more until you get married.
However if having your makeup applied by a stranger makes you feel anxious you should request an early trial to put your mind at ease and then book another ‘refresher’ trial closer to the wedding date.
