Bridal Makeup Artists Near Me

We all want to look our finest when we say ‘I do’, and one of the best ways of ensuring that, is to hire professional bridal makeup artists for your wedding day. Their work can transform, or simply enhance your everyday look, and give you that enviable big day glow.

Whether you want a natural look, or feel the need to go full on glam on your wedding day, a professional bridal makeup artist will help you achieve it.

Much like many other aspects of wedding planning, it can seem tempting to just put together a look yourself, or get one of your bridesmaids to help. But for us, in our opinion, this is one area you shouldn’t skip.

Your wedding will happen only once, and the photos of your big day will be timeless. A record of your best day that you’ll love looking back on for generations to come. How painful will it be if every time you see those pictures, all you do is look at your makeup, and wish you’d paid a bit more attention to it. It’ll ruin the photography for you.

Plus, this is your wedding day, when else are you going to be able to have professional hair and makeup done? It should be a part of the whole experience, and a luxury you deserve on your big day.

Even if you need to keep costs down, there will always be a vendor who’ll work within your budget. And don’t be afraid to negotiate if you have to keep costs down.

We have a wonderful selection of professional makeup artists on Wedding Planning Assistant. Each with their own profile, which provides information about them, photos and reviews of their work. Essential when trying to gauge if a vendor is right for you.

When starting to look for potential makeup artists for your wedding, a good place to start is experience. To call themselves a bridal makeup artist, a vendor will need to have taken certain courses in the subject. Look out for this, while also keeping in mind how long they’ve been working in weddings. It may well be they’ve only taken the course, and not had much hands-on experience.

Check through portfolios of artists online, and see how their past work matches up with your dream big day look. We mentioned how important experience is, but don’t dismiss an artist who hasn’t been working for long, if you like their style. After all, if you feel like you can trust them, they might be able to offer you a better deal.

The perfect bridal makeup artist should not just perform well, but be pleasant, and fun to be around. You’re going to be spending your wedding morning in close quarters with this person, at a time when your emotions will be running wild. Therefore, you need to find a vendor you can get along with, and who’ll bring a positive vibe to the day. Meet your makeup artist in person, or have a Zoom call before you agree anything to ensure you’re both on the same wavelength.

Be sure to book makeup and hair trials before your big day. And if you’re having an engagement shoot, try to arrange them all for the same day. That way you get a professional look for your shoot! These trials are critical, as you and your makeup artist will need time to perfect the look, and be given the chance to try out different things.

Good makeup artists and hair stylists get booked up early, so don’t leave hiring them to the last minute. If you can, book yours 6–12 months before the big day. The earlier, the better if you’re getting married during peak season, or a public holiday.

When planning out looks with your chosen artist, remember that classic is best. It’s tempting to go for a look that is very now, but the shots of you on your wedding day should be timeless. Of course, there will be little details in your look, and the whole image of the day that are very of-the-time. But in general, you should try to avoid trends, and concentrate on what makes you look your best.