To answer it simply; experience, education, and knowledge. Your MUA wants everything to be perfect just as much as you do. Which, if taken on yourself, can be quite stressful! So hand that stress over to a professional bridal makeup artist who can easily take on the task of creating a makeup look that will be as beautiful in 20 years as it will on the day of your wedding.

Every product in my kit is specifically chosen for it's performance, longevity, wear, and feel. I also pay close attention to ingredient lists to avoid products that may cause "flash back" from lights and flash photography.

I would recommend to book your makeup artist as soon as you get engaged! LOL! Or as soon as possible. Wedding planning can be stressful and expensive (so I've been told by previous brides) and since booking makeup (and hair) services seems to be the cheapest and easiest part of planning a wedding, I'd recommend to get that out of the way, and hopefully that will ease some stress.

Once you decide to move forward and book me for your wedding day (which could be the moment you send me an email or after the trial is completed), I require a $100.00 non-refundable deposit to hold the date, and a completed bridal agreement. The deposit counts towards the total amount. The remaining amount will be due on, or before your wedding day. (Trial fee is separate)

I typically schedule trials about 1-2 months prior to the wedding. However, I highly recommend trying to schedule your trial on the day of a photoshoot, bridal shower, bachelorette party, etc. These events create a very wedding-like enviroment with flash photography, close friends (with opinions), food and drink, possilbe dancing, all which put the makeup to the ultimate test!

Trials are incredibly important! Here's why...

2. You can asses my personality and skill level and determine if I'm the right artist for your wedding.

2. Makeup trials are like rehersal dinners. It just helps things run smoothly on the day-of!

3. It's the perfect opportunity for you to see if the Kim Kardashian makeup inspiration picture you found on pinterest is actually the makeup look you want on your wedding day.

Having some photos of inspiration on-hand is highly recommended - this will allow me to collect an idea of the wedding day look you are aiming for! Also, wear a white top or shirt with an open neckline. And of course, don't forget to bring a photo of your DRESS!

Each makeup application will take about 50-60 minutes. If you're wanting a more dramatic look, expect the session to take an hour. Even natural applications will still take about 45-50 minutes. An extra 10 minutes is typically added to each appointment to allow time for setting up before the application and/or packing up afterwards.

Bridal trials often take slightly longer than an hour. Because once the initial application is done, adjustments are made which can take 10-15 minutes.

The max number of applications for one artists to complete is 8.

8 applications at 50 minutes each ≈ 6.6 hours. This does not include time to set up before, clean up afterwards, or any breaks in-between sessions. Wedding day timelines rarely allow more than 6 hours for hair and makeup.

If the timeline is feeling rushed, there is absolutely nothing wrong with hiring two makeup artists!

If you've ever wondered this question, the answer is probably yes...

First determine your timeline for the morning of your wedding and how much (or little) time you have for hair and makeup. Questions to ask are - What time will you be allowed into the venue? What time does everyone need to be ready by? How many people want their makeup done?

If the timeline is feeling too rushed, you should absolutely hire a second (or third) artist!

To help create an idea of your timeline, you should allow 15 minutes for the artist to arrive and set up, 50 minutes for each application, and 60 minutes for the bride.

Timeline examples for one artist:

4 applications ≈ 3.75 hours from arrival to the last client

6 apps ≈ 5.4 hrs

8 apps ≈ 7.0 hrs

10 apps ≈ 8.75 hrs

Touch up services are available upon request and must be booked in advance, prefereably along with the inital bridal booking. There will be an extra charge of $60 per hour for touch up services.

The products I use are specifically chosen for their longevity and wear. However, it's ultimatley up to you and I can stay as long as you need me!

Absolutely. A true professional makeup application will last the full duration of your event. Not only are the eyes and skin prepared with the proper skin care and priming products, but you will be set and finished with professional powders and sprays that seal in and help fix the makeup in place. All the products in between the prepping and sealing are chosen for their longevity and high performance in all tear/sweat and weather conditions.

Due to high volume of clients there may be other appointments on your wedding day. However if you have booked already and paid your deposit, your time will not be cut short! Brides will always be a priority!

If other clients are booked on the date you inquire about, I will always let you know. Once you confirm your wedding date and our timeline is set, I may book other clients before or after our time together.

Please book touch up services along with the initial bridal booking. Weekend appointments go fast and I cannot guarantee afternoon/evening availability unless bridal and touch up services are booked together!