| In the midst of wedding preparations, the decision to | | | | personal make-up application, do not feel coerced or |
| hire (or not to hire) a professional make-up artist for | | | | pushed into hiring someone. You want everything to |
| your wedding day is one of the most important | | | | be perfect on your special day. Feeling uncomfortable |
| decisions you will make. All eyes will be upon you. It is | | | | about your make-up application will only make you |
| your moment to shine. You want to look your | | | | miserable. |
| absolute best! | | | | Tips to finding the right make-up artist for your |
| I am often asked."Should I hire a professional | | | | wedding day: |
| make-up artist for my wedding?" As a professional | | | | - Ask your hair stylist, photographer, videographer, |
| make-up artist, my answer is obviously biased! | | | | reception center, etc...for a referral. These individuals |
| However, I do realize that professional make-up isn't | | | | often have preferred partners that they work with |
| for everyone. I hope the information provided will | | | | and will be happy to share their thoughts and |
| assist you in your decision on whether or not hiring a | | | | opinions. |
| professional make-up artist for your wedding day is | | | | - Look online. Professional Make-up artists often have |
| right for you. | | | | online portfolios and testimonials. |
| A true professional make-up artist has an artistic eye | | | | - Schedule a consultation. Many make-up artists offer |
| and knows exactly what colors and techniques are | | | | consultations for a minimal charge. This will allow you |
| needed to enhance your best features. Many | | | | to meet the artist, review their work, and decide |
| make-up artists have received advanced training in | | | | whether or not you want to schedule a trial. |
| make-up education, face shapes, color analysis and | | | | - Ask specifically about the techniques they use to |
| are also skilled in camouflage or other techniques to | | | | ensure you have a flawless finish. Be sure they have |
| minimize flaws in your skin. A good make-up artist will | | | | the experience you are looking for. |
| also assess your fashion personality to determine | | | | - Ask how the make-up artist sanitizes their |
| how bold or creative you like your desired look to be. | | | | equipment and make-up brushes. You might be |
| Having a camera ready appearance is essential. The | | | | surprised! |
| make-up application you typically wear may not be | | | | - Ask for references, pictures, testimonials, etc. Do |
| suitable for the camera or you may look more | | | | not hesitate to ask an artist for references that you |
| radiant with a different type of make-up application. | | | | can call. Questions should include if the artist was |
| If you typically wear little make-up, I strongly | | | | organized, on-time, performed quality work, and was |
| recommend hiring a professional make-up artist. | | | | friendly and flexible. |
| Believe it or not, this will alleviate a lot of anxiety and | | | | - If you have skin challenges, ask your make-up artist |
| stress on your special day. Everyone gets the jitters. | | | | about their experience in working with your particular |
| Trying to apply photographic quality make-up with a | | | | skin challenge. |
| steady hand while your stomach is turning and your | | | | - Once you decide upon an artist, schedule a trial. |
| hand is shaking isn't easy when you have little or no | | | | Your trial will be a deciding factor in who you decide |
| experience in applying a full make-up application. | | | | to hire. Try to schedule your trial for early in the day. |
| Worried about looking "too made-up?"...interview | | | | Wear your make-up for the entire day; see how it |
| several make-up artists and absolutely schedule a trial. | | | | lasts, how it feels, and whether or not you are |
| Most make-up artists do charge for a trial as they | | | | comfortable wearing the make-up application. |
| need to schedule time on their appointment book. In | | | | - Most importantly, you should feel a level of personal |
| my opinion, this is money well spent. During the trial, | | | | comfort with your artist. The artist will be in your |
| you will be able to try different looks to see what | | | | personal space on your wedding day. You want to |
| you look like! Often times, what you thought you | | | | feel confident that whatever challenges comes their |
| wanted may not be what you like or what looks | | | | way, they will be able to handle the challenge with |
| best on you in the end. | | | | grace and without drama. Long after the |
| If you love the way "you" apply your make-up, hiring | | | | preparations, the wedding vows, the first married |
| a professional make-up artist may or may not be the | | | | kiss, the first dance, the hors d'oeuvres, and the |
| right decision for you. If you are open to change, a | | | | sharing of wedding cake, your pictures will remain. |
| professional make-up artist may show you a variety | | | | Your pictures will remind you of everything wonderful |
| of ideas that will enhance your features; they may | | | | about your special day. The decision on whether or |
| also perfect upon your look making you more | | | | not to hire a professional make-up artist is an |
| flawless and camera ready. Only you should make | | | | important one. Their skills can tie together the look |
| the decision. If you truly love the way you apply | | | | you have always dreamed of. |
| your make-up and how you photograph with your | | | | |