Questions To Ask Your Make-Up Artist
Are you about to embark on the search for your bridal make up artist? Unlike any other event in your life, your wedding day is perhaps one of, if not the, most important. Which makes finding the perfect make up artist all the more important. Like most brides (and grooms) we come across, making sure you find the perfect MUA for you, can feel a little daunting but as weβve done this before many times, and found an incredibly elite list of make up artists ourselves, we thought weβd give you a little help on your quest by giving you some of the must-ask questions to help you select the professional for you. Without further ado, letβs goβ¦
Can you show me your portfolio? Word of mouth is perhaps one of the biggest ways that make-up artists get work but, and itβs a big but, looking at a MUAβs portfolio is key. While some may have a material portfolio you can flick through, others will have Instagram pages, which youβll find are just as good, or in some cases better. The reason being is that youβll often find the brides theyβve worked on will have commented on the photos showcasing their look, almost cementing the work the make-up artists carried out. Research is key so make sure you spend a little time looking at their background, from qualifications to previous clients and if you like what you see, youβre off to a good start.
Will you travel to my venue? If your make-up artist can come to your venue then youβll create a lot less stress on the big day. We understand that a great deal of brides will be happy to have their make-up done at home before venturing to the venue however, for the brides who may be staying at their venue the night before, along with the brides who may have a substantial journey from home to their venue, this can often lead to stress. Make-up, as professionally applied as it may be, will never look as good as it does immediately after being applied so what better way to ensure you look your best than to have your make-up artist there to apply your make-up just before you walk down the aisle as well as offer a little retouch before the photos.
Do you include any other services? There are some bridal make-up artists out there whoβll meet up with their clients a week or so before to tidy up eyebrows etc so this may be something youβll want to inquire about if you donβt already have your own eyebrow stylist. Just remember, the last thing youβll want to be doing is touching your brows on your wedding day.
Which cosmetic brands do you use? Make up artists will always work with their own preferred brand, from Mac to Benefit and of course, some of the more elite brands such as Chanel and YSL but this needs to be taken into consideration, especially if youβre aware that your skin doesnβt react well to a certain brand. Perhaps youβre particularly sensitive or a certain brand is too oily for you. If you find they use a certain brand that you arenβt a fan of, then simply ask if theyβll accommodate you before ruling them out completely.
Do you provide a make-up trial? Their portfolio or Instagram page may look impressive but the last thing you want is to be altering techniques or shades on the day itself. A trial day is essential to ensure youβre happy with the products being used, the style of make-up being applied and the timing too. After your trial run, youβll want to take lots of pictures to ensure everythingβs looking as it should be and of course to show the MUA on your big day; theyβll need a gentle reminder of what it is you agreed to.
As a popular wedding venue, it should come as no surprise that weβve come across our fair share of make-up artists and as such, have compiled a list of who we think are the best, by far. Simply head over to our preferred suppliers page and check them out.
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